Milestones for Etzebeth, Mbonambi as Nienaber makes changes for Wales decider
1 year 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...
Etzebeth to become youngest Springbok centurion
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyA vigorous roar will ascend from the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday when the burly frame of one of the city’s and country’s favourite sons takes the field ahead of his teammates. Eben...
Take on Tomorrow Player In Focus Series – Cornal Hendricks Is All Heart For The Game He Loves
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUnited Rugby Championship and Roc Nation Sports International recently launched the ‘Player in Focus’ content series which aims to inspire change through the voice of its players. The...
Kolisi scoops top SA Rugby Award for 2021
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySiya Kolisi is the SA Rugby Player of the Year for 2021, after the popular Springbok captain garnered the most votes for his performances during a tough season, while the exciting Aphelele Fassi underlined...
Stats & Facts: South Africa v New Zealand
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa and New Zealand face off in the final match of the Rugby Championship on Saturday. We take a look at some of the stats and facts ahead of the clash. 688 - Beauden Barrett...
Nché, Wiese drafted in for Boks’ closing Rugby Champs clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber made two injury-enforced changes to his matchday squad for their final Castle Lager Rugby Championship clash against the All Blacks in Gold Coast, with Ox Nché earning...
Sky Sports pundits give their views on the big calls from the first test
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer South Africa internationals Bobby Skinstad and Jean de Villiers, and ex-Lions Jamie Roberts and Simon Zebo give their views on the big calls by the match officials in Saturday's 22-17 win for the...
De Villiers believes Springboks will feed off pressure
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Springbok legend, Jean de Villiers, has said that the massive amount of pressure on the Springboks may actually work in their favour during the Lions series. Speaking to his old opposite...
The Six Stormers Players Who Pose The Biggest Threat To The B&I Lions
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland's charges face their final provincial test on Saturday when they front up against the Stormers off the back of their first defeat in 2021. Western Province almost...
Jaque Fourie reveals that he had one functional eye when scored against the Lions
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Springbok centre Jaque Fourie has revealed that he had just one functional eye the moment he scored the series-clinching try against the British and Irish Lions in 2009. Speaking with...
