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Rugby World Final Preview: England v South Africa

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa hope to harness a Rugby World Cup triumph by bringing the country together, but a strong England stand in their way.       Rassie Erasmus has called on South Africa to...

Class act Kolisi set to bring home township to Springbok standstill

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Thursday lunchtime was quiet at the Ekupholeni Cocktail Lounge. The clearing up after Wednesday's Ladies' Night was out of the way. Another busy weekend lay ahead.   The Sunday Soul Session...

All Blacks give Steve Hansen and co. a fitting farewell

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand put on a show in Steve Hansen's last game in charge, Ben Smith scoring two of their six tries in an emphatic win.     Ben Smith marked his swansong with a double as New Zealand...

Rugby World Cup 2019: New Zealand 40-17 Wales

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ben Smith marked his swansong with a double as New Zealand ended the Steve Hansen era by hammering Wales 40-17 in an entertaining Rugby World Cup third-place play-off.     The All Blacks...

Watch: Omar Mouneimne's Analysis Of England Ahead Of The RWC Final

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England and South Africa face off one again in the Rugby World Cup Final setting up a repeat of the final 12 years ago in France. Both sides have been in superb form on their way to the final and...

World Rugby Reveals the Nominees for World Player of the Year

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has announced the shortlists for the prestigious Men’s and Women’s 15s Player of the Year awards for 2019, which will be presented at the World Rugby Awards at The Prince Park Tower...

All Blacks need to hit reset button for Wales clash, claims Hansen

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Steve Hansen has urged his New Zealand side to show their character when they take on Wales in the Rugby World Cup bronze match.     The All Blacks saw their hopes of retaining...

Jones urges England to take final to South Africa

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones says England cannot give South Africa the opportunity to play their own game if his side are to triumph in the Rugby World Cup final.     England put in a dominant performance...

Owen Farrell steps out for date with destiny in his father's shoes

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby league, not union, was in the blood for Owen Farrell but on Saturday he will battle to lift the greatest prize in the latter code.       The last time England faced South Africa...

Combined XV: Rugby World Cup Final

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

And then there were just two...   The Rugby World Cup Final will see a repeat of the 2007 Final with England and South Africa squaring off.          View this...