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Rugby World Cup 2019: All change in coaching merry-go-round

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

As South Africa celebrate a record-equalling third Rugby World Cup triumph, the newly-crowned champions are among a host of top international sides heading into a new era.     Rassie...

Beaumont praises Japan after 'one of the greatest, if not the greatest' tournament

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bill Beaumont praised Rugby World Cup hosts Japan for hosting "one of the greatest, if not the greatest" tournament after the 2019 edition climaxed with South Africa crowned champions.     World...

WATCH: Incredible footage of Cheslin Kolbe's World Cup Final try

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Having played in two previous finals the Springboks were unbeaten but were yet to score  try in these games. Saturday saw not one but two amazing tries as the springboks went on to lift the Webb Ellis...

England will only get better but Eddie Jones needs to find back-up forwards to rival 'Bomb Squad' 

7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward Column

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The disappointment of such a comprehensive defeat by South Africa will take some getting over by everyone involved with England. ,

Scarlets bounce back with victory over Cheetahs

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scarlets bounced back from their thrashing at the hands of Edinburgh to beat Cheetahs 17-13 in the Pro14 on Saturday.   Tries from Steff Evans and Kieran Hardy, allied to seven points from...

Clinical Springboks, happy hosts, Irish de ja vu – the top Opta facts

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa were crowned champions at the end of an enthralling Rugby World Cup on Saturday.   The tournament in Japan proved a huge success, with packed-out venues and fervent support from a nation...

Erasmus was ready to resign before Wellington win

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa were crowned world champions on Saturday, but their coach said he was ready to walk away as recently as last September.       After leading South Africa to Rugby World...

We've got a privilege of giving people hope, says Erasmus

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

"Rugby should be something that creates hope," said Rassie Erasmus, whose side embraced the privilege of inspiring South Africa's people.       South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus provided...

All Blacks hangover may have been a factor, admits Jones

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England went from producing one of their best Rugby World Cup displays to one of their worst and coach Eddie Jones conceded a possible link.       Eddie Jones conceded England may...

How Social Media Reacted to the Springboks Victory

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

He might have played internationally for England, but Kevin Pietersen was among those to laud South Africa's Rugby World Cup final victory.       South Africa's third Rugby World...