How the Springboks could line up against New Zealand
3 years 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...
The last time the Springboks beat the All Blacks in South Africa
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUnder-fire All Blacks head coach Ian Foster will be looking to defend an impressive away record against Springboks. New Zealand suffered a home series defeat to Ireland, a first in...
Springboks welcome back Duane Vermeulen and Frans Steyn for Rugby Championship
3 years 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,...
The Eight Players Who Have Scored 1 000 Test Points
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn the series-deciding test match between New Zealand and Ireland, Jonathan Sexton joined an exclusive group of players who have scored 1000 points in test rugby. We take a look at...
Losing wasn’t an option, says Nienaber
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber admitted that the thought of defeat couldn’t be entertained in the build-up to his team’s 30-14 victory over Wales at the DHL Stadium in Cape Town in the final...
Wales Player Ratings v South Africa - Third Test
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales were unable to back up their historic first victory over South Africa in the deciding test as the Springboks overpowered their visitors to secure a 30-14 victory. Here...
Springboks overpower Wales to win series
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa overpowered Wales to win the Test series, outscoring Wayne Pivac's side by three tries to one. Handre Pollard claimed a 20-point haul as South Africa beat Wales 30-14 to...
Springboks Player Ratings v Wales - Third Test
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa overpowered Wales to win the Test series, outscoring Wayne Pivac's side by three tries to one. Handre Pollard claimed a 20-point haul as South Africa beat...
Milestones for Etzebeth, Mbonambi as Nienaber makes changes for Wales decider
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber made 11 changes to his starting lineup for the team’s Castle Lager Incoming Series decider against Wales in Cape Town on Saturday as Eben Etzebeth earns his 100th Test...
We’re heading for a final, says Nienaber
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber got the answers he was looking for as well as the heartache of an agonizingly late defeat by Wales as his team slipped to a 13-12 defeat at a packed Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein...
