Shackling Underhill & Curry key, says South Africa hero Vermeulen
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySam Underhill and Tom Curry had been in dominant form for England at the World Cup and Duane Vermeulen knew they had to be stopped. Man of the match Duane Vermeulen revealed...
We couldn't build any pressure, says rueful Ford
6 years ago by UltimateRugbyEngland fly-half George Ford said it was a "hard one to take" after his side suffered a 32-12 defeat to South Africa in the RWC final. George Ford cited England's first-half...
We weren't good enough - Jones
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones felt England were never really able to get into the game as "magnificent" South Africa dominated the World Cup final. Eddie Jones said England were simply not good...
Erasmus 'so proud' after South Africa stun England
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA proud Rassie Erasmus felt South Africa's team cohesion was a vital factor in their Rugby World Cup triumph. South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus spoke of his pride after...
Kolisi says RWC win shows South Africa can 'achieve anything if we work together'
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter leading South Africa to victory in the Rugby World Cup final, Siya Kolisi highlighted the impact the win could have on his nation. Siya Kolisi believes South Africa's Rugby...
Gatland jibe haunts ragged England as South Africa play their final
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyErrors replaced excellence for England as a dominant South Africa sealed a third Rugby World Cup and a triumph of symbolic significance. Maro Itoje was named England's man of...
England the latest favourites to suffer final shock
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland's shock loss in the Rugby World Cup final was not the first occasion when a showpiece went dramatically against expectations. England went into the Rugby World Cup final...
England 12-32 South Africa
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa dominated England to match New Zealand's tally of lifting the Webb Ellis Cup for a third time. Makazole Mapimpi and Cheslin Kolbe kicked England when they were down and...
The Breakdown - A statistical look at England v South Africa
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the help of Opta data, we look at the key numbers ahead of England against South Africa in the Rugby World Cup final. The Rugby World Cup final is upon us. England and South...
England vs South Africa - Last 3 Games
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBetween 2000 and 2006 Engand had their longest ever winning streak over the Springboks with 7 wins in a row. Noteably the 53-3 win at Twickenham in 2002. Following that the Springboks went on a remarkable...
