Twitter Reacts to the New Zealand vs. South Africa Rugby World Cup Semi-Final

New Zealand vs. South Africa. One of the most fierce rivalries in world rugby and the perfect background to Saturday evening’s Rugby World Cup semi-final at Twickenham. The All Blacks qualified for the last four courtesy of last week’s thrashing of France, while South Africa squeaked past Wales seven days earlier to earn their spot. New Zealand fans were, funnily enough, a bit nervous about the prospect of a nail-biter: The Springboks’ support were hopeful of an upset victory over their old rivals: They took the lead through a Handre Pollard penalty, but New Zealand scored the... 

Currie Cup Rugby Final 2015: Golden Lions vs. Western Province Score, Reaction

Xerox Golden Lions became the first team since 1996 to finish the season undefeated, beating defending champions DHL Western Province 32-24 on Saturday to win the Currie Cup Rugby final 2015. SA Rugby Magazine confirmed the final score: Golden Lions entered the match as favourites after a fantastic 2015 season, but the ultimate test still lied ahead. Western Province were playing in their fourth straight final, having won two of the last three. The hosts have turned heads with an impressive attack all season long and put tremendous pressure on Western Province early, opening the score after 15... 

South Africa vs. NZ: Live Score, Highlights from Rugby World Cup 2015 Semi-Final

Rugby World Cup 2015 Semi-Final—Twickenham Stadium, London   FULL TIME: SOUTH AFRICA 18-20 NEW ZEALAND   Team Lineups South Africa: 15. Willie le Roux, 14. JP Pietersen, 13. Jesse Kriel, 12. Damian de Allende, 11. Bryan Habana, 10. Handre Pollard, 9. Fourie du Preez (C), 8. Duane Vermeulen, 7. Schalk Burger, 6. Francois Louw, 5. Lood de Jager, 4. Eben Etzebeth, 3. Frans Malherbe, 2. Bismarck du Plessis, 1. Tendai Mtawarira   New Zealand: 15. Ben Smith, 14. Nehe Milner-Skudder, 13. Conrad Smith, 12. Ma’a Nonu, 11. Julian Savea, 10. Daniel Carter, 9. Aaron... 

South Africa vs. NZ: Preview, Live Stream, TV Info for Rugby World Cup 2015 SF

The Rugby World Cup 2015 semi-finals get off to an extravagant start on Saturday as defending champions New Zealand take on their most difficult game of the competition so far in the shape of South Africa. The Springboks come to London’s Twickenham having pulled off a last-minute win over Wales at the same venue, and coach Heyneke Meyer has named an unchanged XV as he looks to replicate that feat. All Blacks counterpart Steve Hansen might have done the same were it not for the groin injury prop Wyatt Crockett suffered in the 62-13 hammering of France, with Joe Moody coming in as his replacement. While... 

Rugby World Cup Schedule 2015: Semi-Final Fixtures, TV, Live Stream Info, More

Defending champions New Zealand remain the odds-on favourites to win the 2015 Rugby World Cup, but they face a huge challenge in the first semi-final on Saturday against South Africa. Australia meet Argentina on Sunday to complete a semi-final lineup exclusively made up of Rugby Championship teams.  Twickenham played host to two breathtaking quarter-finals last weekend, and west London’s 82,500-seater stadium will again be the venue for Saturday and Sunday’s last-four action. Read on for a full preview of the matches that will decide 2015’s World Cup finalists, along with... 

Currie Cup Rugby Final 2015: Team News, Live Stream, TV Info and Predictions

The Currie Cup Final 2015 will be a rematch of last year’s final, as the undefeated Xerox Golden Lions will seek revenge for last year’s 19-16 loss against DHL Western Province. The defending champions will be appearing in their fourth consecutive final, winning two of three, but after an inconsistent 2015 season, they’ll enter Saturday’s final as the underdogs against a Golden Lions squad that has looked absolutely dominant for most of the year. Western Province have an impressive championship pedigree, however, and the unexpected 23-18 win over the Vodacom Blue Bulls has... 

Rugby World Cup Schedule 2015: Semi-Final Fixtures, Live Stream Info, Picks

The stage is set for another barnstorming weekend of 2015 Rugby World Cup action as the final four face off for the two semi-final clashes at Twickenham Stadium. After a thrilling set of quarter-finals, Saturday will see New Zealand take on South Africa, with both teams aiming for their third World Cup triumph. Australia are similarly aiming to get one step closer to a third title, but they have an inspired Argentina side standing in their way. Read on for a full examination of both matches along with scheduling and live streaming information, as well as predictions for who will advance to the... 

How Nigel Owens Won the Hearts of the Rugby World

On Thursday the Telegraph published its list of the top 50 most powerful people in rugby. It’s the kind of list that can stretch clubhouse debates into the wee hours and still end up with as many different orders of rugby’s big names as there are people sitting around the table. The great players and coaches dominate the top 20 before we begin to see some of the money men and the game’s high-powered executives take their places. But by far the smallest category of entrants is that of the game’s referees. One makes the list, to be exact. Come on down No. 32, otherwise... 

Ranking the Greatest Rugby World Cup Semi-Final Moments

The Rugby World Cup 2015 will break more new ground this weekend when it stages the tournament’s first semi-final lineup made entirely of southern-hemisphere teams. London’s Twickenham is braced for two thunderous matches as South Africa play defending champions New Zealand on Saturday, followed by Argentina’s mouth-watering clash against Australia a day later. In a competition that has already entertained greatly, fans can only hope the semi-finals add to an already-thriving collection of World Cup memories. Before we move into the penultimate round of the 2015 contest, we take... 

What England Can Learn from the Rugby World Cup 2015 Semi-Finalists

These are sobering times for England’s players. Many of them have already donned their club colours while the tournament plays on without them. Meanwhile, the review of their performances in white is under way. Newspaper columns are piling up by the day as to how it should conclude, as well as whether or not the panel consists of the right people at all. Sam Peters, writing for the Daily Mail, certainly thinks Sir Ian McGeechan should be nowhere near it. But as the panel get down to work, they would do well to take time out on Saturday and Sunday to watch and learn from the four sides... 

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