The Hunted Lion: Duhan van der Merwe
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDuhan van der Merwe’s joy at his name being announced in the starting line-up for the British & Irish Lions’ first Test against the Springboks would have been tempered by the knowledge...
The 6 Players In Line To Clash With The Lions For A Second Time
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe opportunity to play against the British & Irish Lions comes around just once in a career for a number of players, if they are lucky. Some outstanding players in the Southern Hemisphere...
John Smit: Lions 'declined' post match beers in 2009
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Springbok captain John Smit has revealed that 2009 British and Irish Lions management rejected the invite for post-match beers after the three test matches. Speaking on Brian Moore's Full...
John Smit on facing the British & Irish Lions
3 years ago by Rugby WorldThe former South Africa captain tells Jon Cardinelli why the Boks went into the 2009 series angryLeading from the front: John Smit captained South Africa against the 2009 Lions (Getty Images)The former...
The Nominees For The World Rugby Awards Special Edition Have Been Announced
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby fans around the world will have a say in the World Rugby Awards Special Edition by selecting the best players and tries of the decade (2010-19) In a special edition virtual show on 7 December,...
SA Rugby public mourns the passing of as respected Xhosa commentator and former player Kaunda Ntunja dies
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRespected South African rugby commentator and broadcaster Kaunda Ntunja has died at the age of 38. An award-winning rugby commentator, Ntunja became the first black African to captain SA...
11 Years on from Jaque Fourie and Morne Steyn's heroics
3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby11 Years to the day, the Springboks claimed a series victory over the British and Irish Lions with a 28-25 win in a classic Test match at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria. With tempers flaring...
Most Capped Test XV between 2000 and 2009
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe best of the best of 2000s, we take a look at the most capped Test Team of the 2000s. 1. Andrea Lo Cicero Vaina - Italy, 78 A long time front-row partner of Martín Castrogiovanni,...
Ultimate Rugby's All Time European Imported XV
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySince rugby went professional in 1995, European clubs have searched the market to sign top players to help propel them to glory both domestically and in Europe. We have picked a XV of...
Relive: The Third British and Irish Lions Test 2009 - Full Test
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith South Africa having already secured the Series 2-0, The British and Irish Lions came out with a point to prove in the third and final test of the tour. The Lions finished on...
