Latest World Rankings: New Zealand, Australia and Argentina climb
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe SANZAAR nations claimed wins in the opening weekend of the July tests with New Zealand, Australia and Argentina all climbing the world rankings. Australia...
Second half performance is “what we were looking for” says Nienaber
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA relieved Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber praised his composed team as they overturned a 15-point halftime deficit to record a 32-29 victory over Wales at a packed Loftus Versfeld in the first match...
Springbok Player Ratings v Wales
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld champions South Africa required an 83rd-minute penalty from Damian Willemse to defeat an indisciplined Wales side 32-29 in Pretoria. Despite four yellow cards that saw Wales...
Springboks snatch last-gasp win as Wales pay price for four yellow cards in Pretoria
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales were on course for a famous Test win in South Africa prior to four yellow cards – and the tourists might still have snatched victory. World champions South Africa required an 83rd-minute...
Moerat and Louw in line for Springbok debuts as team announced for Wales clash
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySalmaan Moerat and Elrigh Louw are in line to make their Springbok debuts from the replacements bench against Wales in Saturday’s opening Castle Lager Incoming Series Test at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria,...
Deon Fourie to become the oldest-ever Springbok debutant
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStormers' veteran Deon Fourie is in line to become the oldest-ever Springbok debutant this weekend against Wales. The 35-year-old earned his call up to the Springbok squad after an outstanding...
Why Duane Vermeulen has been left out of the Springboks squad and who can fill the void he leaves
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok head coach Jacques Nienaber named his squad for the upcoming international window with South Africa hosting Wales in a three-test match series. Nienaber named a group of 43 players with...
Duane Vermeulen misses out on Springboks' squad to face Wales
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaturday, 11 June 2022 Nienaber names squad for Castle Lager Incoming Series Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber announced his national squad on Saturday for the international season...
URC Wrap: Leinster dominate Glasgow, Bulls edge Sharks, Roos inspires Stormers
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Bulls, Leinster and Stormers secured their place in the United Rugby Championship semi-finals along with Ulster. Ulster beat Munster in the first quarter-final on Friday and will now head...
Chris Smith sends the Bulls into the Semi's nailing a drop goal to sink the Sharks
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA Chris Smith drop goal with time up on the clock sealed a dramatic URC quarter-final victory for the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. The Bulls flyhalf dropped into the pocket with the two...
