Rotational changes as Springboks eye Twickenham win
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber named Handré Pollard and Cobus Reinach in a fresh halfback pairing and recalled Lood de Jager at lock in three changes to his starting team for the final Test of...
Nienaber praises Boks for using their chances against Scotland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber and captain Siya Kolisi singled out the effective use of their point-scoring opportunities as one of the main keys to success as South Africa defeated Scotland 30-15 in...
Scotland 15-30 South Africa: Mapimpi inspires Springboks at Murrayfield
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland were unable to hold on to a narrow half-time lead at Murrayfield as they lost 30-15 to South Africa on Saturday. Makazole Mapimpi scored two tries as South Africa recovered from...
Springbok Player Ratings v Scotland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo tries from Makazole Mapimpi helped the Springboks to a 30-15 win over Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday. The World Champions were tested by Gregor Townsend's side, with captain Stuart Hogg...
The Springboks gear up for Scotland at Murrayfield
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo victors from the last round, South Africa and Scotland, will test their mettle against one another on the turf at Murrayfield in what is expected to be a cracker of an encounter. A...
Three big Springbok milestones in Edinburgh
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFranco Mostert and Jesse Kriel will earn their 50th Test caps when the Springboks line up against Scotland in Edinburgh on Saturday as Elton Jantjies and Willie le Roux return to the starting team,...
Wales vs SA: top stats performers - tackles, turnovers & more
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe physicality of the World Champion Springboks saw them through to victory over Wales at the Principality Stadium in a hard-fought match in difficult conditions. Wales ran the men in green close but...
Autumn Nations Team of the Week
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA thrilling weekend of international rugby in Europe has come to an end, and it's time to pick the Ultimate Rugby Autumn Nations Team of the Week. A doubleheader kicked things off with...
Marx try clinches win for Springboks after Wales thwarted by pitch invader
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales were left to bemoan their bad luck as a pitch invader denied them a possible try at a crucial stage of their clash with South Africa. South Africa held their nerve in a terrific...
Willemse, Kriel and Jantjies to start against Wales
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDamian Willemse, Jesse Kriel and Herschel Jantjies will start against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday as Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber made four changes to his matchday squad that defeated the All Blacks...
