Semi-packed stadium for Bok duel
World Cup organisers face criticism for steep ticket prices, reportedly leaving thousands of seats empty for Saturday’s clash between England and South Africa in Paris.
World Cup organisers face criticism for steep ticket prices, reportedly leaving thousands of seats empty for Saturday’s clash between England and South Africa in Paris.
World Rugby have confirmed a match official replacement for the World Cup semi-final between defending champions, the Springboks, and England in Paris on Saturday.
Kiwi flyhalf Richie Mo’unga exorcised the ghosts of the 2019 World Cup semi-final loss by England with a commanding performance in the thrashing of Argentina on Friday.
Michael Cheika said Argentina were “hurting” after their World Cup semi-final pummelling by New Zealand, but insisted “they will be ready” for next Friday’s third-place playoff.
Ian Foster said he would sit down with some popcorn to enjoy seeing who New Zealand will face in the World Cup final after they thrashed Argentina on Friday.
Will Jordan scored a hat-trick of tries as New Zealand outclassed Argentina on Friday to set up a World Cup final against the winner of the clash between the Boks and England.
On 20 October 2007, the Springboks lifted the Webb Ellis Cup for a second time with victory over defending world champions England in Paris.
Springbok icon Bakkies Botha is confident of victory for South Africa and New Zealand in their respective World Cup semi-final clashes this weekend.
As Ireland grieves a disappointing 2023 World Cup exit, Steven Kitshoff is the embodiment of hope and revival for an Ulster team determined to bounce back in the 2023-24 @Vodacom #URC.
Sir Clive Woodward has outlined a plan for England to pull off a World Cup upset against the Springboks on Saturday and dump the defending champs out of the tournament.