Milestone for Kitshoff as Springboks make changes for Second Test
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok prop Steven Kitshoff will earn his 50th Test cap at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday in the second Test of the Castle Lager Lions Series, with Jasper Wiese named at No 8 in this crucial...
Criticism levelled at Gatland for picking Biggar
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland’s selection of Dan Biggar at flyhalf has been met with opposition, particularly from the newly-formed Progressive Rugby organisation, who believe it is not in Biggar’s...
Lions scrumhalves bringing the best out of each other
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDespite the furious competition within the Lions’ camp, it appears that those competing for the number 9 jersey are willing to throw their personal feelings on the backburner to show support for...
Springboks to host Argentina in Nelson Mandela Bay
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks will start the defence of their Rugby Championship title against Argentina, when they return to the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium for the first time since 2018 in the opening two Tests of their...
Springboks: Top stats performers - tackles, turnovers & more
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe World Champion Springboks were dealt a blow on Saturday evening when they fell to the British & Irish Lions, 22-17, in the first of the three Test series. It can be safely said that...
WRAP UP: Currie Cup
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sharks, Bulls and Western Province delivered commanding performances as all of them recorded victories with the Currie Cup reaching its halfway stage this weekend. The Durbanites were in great...
Alain Rolland defends refereeing in first Lions Test
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAlain Rolland has come out in defence of the officiating in the first Test of the 2021 British & Irish Lions tour of South Africa. The Lions emerged victorious – 22-17 –...
AWJ knows there is still a long road ahead
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish & Irish Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones is under no illusions with regard to the yet present mountain he and his troops have to climb if they are to leave South Africa with a series victory under...
De Klerk issues warning to Lions
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn the wake of the first Test which saw the Lions emerge victorious against South Africa in Cape Town, Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk has echoed what many feel will be the case next weekend, saying that...
SA vs B&I Lions: What the experts said
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Lions saw off the Springboks to go 1-up in the Test series with two games remaining. Gatland’s charges kicked off an inspired comeback in the second half to snatch victory and will now enjoy...
