Wallabies retain Mandela shield after bonus point victory over South Africa
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies have celebrated Michael Hooper's record 60th Test as captain in style, defeating South Africa 30-17 in front of a boisterous 38,215 crowd at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.Back-to-back...
Springboks make 3 changes to face Wallabies
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber opted for continuity in selection for their Rugby Championship clash against Australia in Brisbane on Saturday, making only three changes to his matchday squad –...
Springbok Player Ratings v Australia
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia got the better of world champions South Africa on Sunday thanks to the boot of the returning Quade Cooper. Cooper slotted a match winning conversion to claim a 28-26 victory...
Quade Cooper secures Wallabies opening Rugby Championship win on the Gold Coast
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies have defeated World Cup champions South Africa in a fairytale finish, to secure their first win of the 2021 eToro Rugby Championship in front of a vocal 15,191 crowd. Quade Cooper secured...
Cooper kicks last-gasp winner on return to sink the Springboks
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia got the better of world champions South Africa on Sunday thanks to the boot of the returning Quade Cooper. Quade Cooper made a sensational match-winning return as Australia got up and...
Vermeulen returns for Wallaby Test in Gold Coast
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDuane Vermeulen will make his first appearance for the Springboks since the 2019 Rugby World Cup final when South Africa resume their Rugby Championship campaign on Sunday against Australia at the CBUS...
PLAYER RATINGS: Argentina 10-29 South Africa
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa are now unbeaten for five consecutive Rugby Championship matches for the first time since 2009 following Saturday's 29-10 defeat of Argentina. A first half dictated by the boot of...
Nienaber rings changes once again
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber has made wholesale changes to the team for the second Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test against Argentina, while Lood de Jager will run out for his 50th cap, Marvin...
Springboks switch focus to Rugby Championship
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks arrived in Nelson Mandela Bay on Sunday with their focus set firmly on the Rugby Championship against Argentina, Australia and New Zealand. This comes after the Boks wrapped...
Springboks Player Ratings v B&I Lions - Third Test
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa's forgotten man Morne Steyn kicked a last-gasp penalty to secure victory on his first Test appearance in five years. Here is how we rated the Springboks in their victory. Willie...
