Jonathan Davies’s return to fitness boosts Wales’ World Cup hopes
7 years ago by The Guardian• ‘World-class’ centre expects to be fit to face South Africa • Hadleigh Parkes shrugs off hand injury to play in semi-finalWales had Prince Charles in at training on Wednesday. He is in Tokyo...
De Klerk puts the boot in on social media critics
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFaf de Klerk has put the boot in on his social media critics as South Africa prepare to try and kick Wales out of the Rugby World Cup on Sunday. Scrum-half De Klerk was named man...
Faf de Klerk: ‘I guess moving to England was a blessing in disguise’
7 years ago by The GuardianScrum half was almost out of the picture with South Africa when he got to Sale, but he has since made the No 9 shirt his ownNot many rugby players have described moving to Manchester as a blessing but...
The South African Rugby Referees’ Association slams World Rugby's decision to cut Jaco Peyper
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe South African Rugby Referees’ Association (SARRA) has published an article on their website claiming that South African referee Jaco Peyper was set to officiate the Rugby World Cup semi-final...
Former Springbok flanker announces retirement from professional rugby
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Springbok flanker Heinrich Brüssow has today announced his retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect. The 33-year-old Saints and former South Africa flanker...
South Africa’s 'unstoppable maul' awaits Wales in crunch semi final
7 years ago by Rugby DumpSouth Africa’s second-half display against Japan on Sunday in Tokyo would have put Wales on alert ahead of their semi-final clash this weekend.
Wales hopeful Jonathan Davies will be fit for WC semis
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJonathan Davies is in doubt for Wales' semi-final clash with South Africa, however Wales are confident he will be fit for the clash after he suffered a knee injury. Davies was set...
South Africa’s Stick condemns ‘stupid’ spying and is wary of Wales’ kicking
7 years ago by The Guardian• Coach Mzwandile Stick says Springboks are ‘an honest side’• England’s John Mitchell says ‘no advantage in spying’ South Africa have condemned spying on opponents after England’s head...
Springboks sweat on the fitness of Cheslin Kolbe
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks are hopeful that livewire winger Cheslin Kolbe will be fit and available for the Rugby World Cup semi-final against Wales at Yokohama Stadium on Sunday. The speedster has...
Wales must be ready for ‘battle royale’ with South Africa, says Shaun Edwards
7 years ago by The Guardian• Defence coach wary of Springboks ‘blowtorch speed’ out wide• Wales aiming to reach their first Rugby World Cup finalWales back themselves physically against anyone and if they justify that confidence...
