Nienaber provides update on Springbok stalwart duo
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok boss Jacques Nienaber included two stalwarts in his Rugby Championship squad in the forms of Duane Vermeulen and Francois Steyn. Both veterans, however, are coming off injuries and Nienaber has...
How the Springboks could line up against New Zealand
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby Championship kicks off next weekend with old rivals South Africa and New Zealand getting the tournament underway in Nelspruit. The Springboks head into the fixture off the...
Springboks welcome back Duane Vermeulen and Frans Steyn for Rugby Championship
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo experienced Springboks with a total of 134 Test caps between them, Duane Vermeulen and Frans Steyn, have been recalled to the national squad for the home leg of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship,...
Second half performance is “what we were looking for” says Nienaber
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyA relieved Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber praised his composed team as they overturned a 15-point halftime deficit to record a 32-29 victory over Wales at a packed Loftus Versfeld in the first match...
Ruan Pienaar and Frans Steyn to remain with Cheetahs
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFree State Rugby have confirmed that two of the most experienced and versatile players in world rugby, Frans Steyn and Ruan Pienaar, have extended their contracts which will see them remain at the Cheetahs...
The 2022 Carling Currie Cup Bulletin #9
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDefending Carling Currie Cup champions, the Vodacom Bulls, will be hoping to improve their position on the standings from third when they host the second-placed Cell C Sharks in a replay of the last two...
Currie Cup Round-Up
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere wasn’t much movement at the top of the Carling Currie Cup standings, but the Toyota Cheetahs, Cell C Sharks and Vodacom Bulls started putting some daylight between them and the chasing bunch...
England to face Springboks without overseas stars this November - report
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok head coach Jacques Nienaber will reportedly be without some of his star players for South Africa's final end of year tour clash against England. According to the South African newspaper,...
England 27-26 South Africa: Last-gasp Smith kick earns measure of revenge in barnstorming Test
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland looked to have blown a fine performance against South Africa until Marcus Smith held his nerve at the death at Twickenham. Marcus Smith nailed a last-gasp penalty as England rounded out...
Springbok Player Ratings v England
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa fell to a narrow 26-27 loss to England in their final test match of the year. Marcus Smith nailed a last-minute penalty to seal the victory for England as South Africa came narrowly...
