On This Day in 2019: South Africa dominate England to win the World Cup
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThree years ago today, South Africa claimed their third Rugby World Cup title defeating England 32-12 in the final. Makazole Mapimpi and Cheslin Kolbe kicked England when they...
Jamie Joseph names Japan squad for England and France tests
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan Head Coach Jamie Joseph has announced the 40-member Squad for the upcoming Autumn Nations Series. The squad left Japan on Wednesday and will face the likes of England and France...
Nienaber talks selection ahead of Ireland Test
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJacques Nienaber has shown that there is no underestimating Ireland in the South African camp after picking one of the strongest Springbok line-ups seen in recent times. The experience in the...
Match officials appointed for RWC 2021 semi-finals
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has today confirmed that Aimee Barrett-Theron (South Africa) and Joy Neville (Ireland) will take charge of the Rugby World Cup 2021 semi-finals at Eden Park this weekend. It will be the first...
Springboks delay the call up of Bulls duo
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks are sweating over the fitness of two Bulls players ahead of the Autumn Nations Series. Sbu Nkosi and Marco van Staden's call ups have been delayed by SA Rugby Director...
On This Day in 2015: McCaw and Carter bow out in World Cup Final
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn this day in 2015, All Blacks legends Riche McCaw Dan Carter played their final test match steering New Zealand to Rugby World Cup glory. McCaw captained the All Blacks in the final as he ended...
Wallabies hold on for gritty win against Scotland
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies have shown incredible fight to deliver a 16-15 win over Scotland, overcoming a 15-6 deficit with 25 minutes left to play.It was a tight affair at BT Murrayfield in Edinburgh, with point-scoring...
Wallaroos fall to England in Rugby World Cup Quarter-Final
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland has proved too strong for the Wallaroos in their Quarter-Final match-up at the Rugby World Cup, defeating the Australian side 41-5. Jay Tregonning's side was unable to match the England...
Wallabies brace for big challenge from Scotland at Murrayfield
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe first weekend of the Autumn Nations Series features a juicy clash between the Scots and Wallabies at Murrayfield. Jamie Ritchie will lead Scotland out against Australia this Saturday at BT...
Two uncapped players in South Africa's 35-man squad, Jenkins recalled and SA A squad confirmed
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Junior Springbok backs Manie Libbok and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu earned their first Springbok call-ups on Friday, while there was a recall for Jason Jenkins, who is back in the national set-up...
