Springbok Squad Announcement: head coach Nienaber, captain Mbonambi, Kleyn, Esterhuizen
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJacques Nienaber, head coach On how Malcolm Marx's injury happened: "It was a freak accident, his legs just got caught in another player's legs. It was in a contact session, it was a team run and it...
Boks wish Marx well after RWC-ending injury
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber and hooker Bongi Mbonambi, who will captain South Africa in their second Rugby World Cup pool clash against Romania on Bordeaux this weekend, wished Malcolm Marx a speedy...
Marx ruled out of Rugby World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok hooker Malcolm Marx has been ruled out of the remainder of the Rugby World Cup in France with a long-term knee injury. Marx, who was not included in Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber’s...
South Africa reaction - Libbok, captain Kolisi, head coach Nienaber
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyON-FIELD REACTION Mastercard Player of the Match Manie Libbok: On his cross-kick for Kurt-Lee Arendse's try: "I am just thankful for my forwards for giving me the platform to do what I did....
Ruthless South Africa 'grind out' 18-3 win over Scotland in Pool B
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDefending champions South Africa got their Rugby World Cup 2023 campaign off to a winning start by beating Scotland 18-3 at Stade de Marseille on Sunday. The teams went into the break with the Springboks...
Springboks announce team to begin title defence
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk wins his 50th Test cap in a settled Springbok team for the momentous Rugby World Cup opener against Scotland in Marseille on Sunday. De Klerk is one of 11 players to retain...
Conor Murray: Rugby World Cup is a different animal for in-form Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConor Murray acknowledges Ireland’s record-breaking winning run and impressive achievements under Andy Farrell will count for very little at the Rugby World Cup. Ireland travel to France...
SA Bomb squad under scrutiny again
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks’ ‘Bomb Squad’ played a massive role in their team’s 2019 World Cup triumph, to the dismay of those who felt six forwards on the bench was an unfair advantage. Four...
Conor Murray: Rugby World Cup is a different animal for in-form Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConor Murray acknowledges Ireland’s record-breaking winning run and impressive achievements under Andy Farrell will count for very little at the Rugby World Cup. Ireland travel to France as Six...
Nienaber pleased with win, but says there’s still work to do
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber was proud of his charges on Saturday after delivering a record 35-7 victory over New Zealand in their final Rugby World Cup warm-up game at Twickenham, but he said there...
