Springbok Player Ratings | RGR Test 2
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks level the series with a a significantly better performance following their loss last week to the All Blacks. The hosts came out firing early on and looked to be in control despite New Zeland...
Springbok Centurions: The Players Who Have Reached 100 Test Caps
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyReaching 100 Test caps is one of the greatest individual achievements in international rugby, and only 10 players have reached the milestone for the Springboks. From Percy Montgomery becoming South Africa’s...
Du Toit and Nche earn milestones in second RGR Test in Cape Town
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok utility forward Pieter-Steph du Toit will mark the significant achievement of becoming the 11th player in Bok history to earn 100 Test caps, while prop Ox Nche will join the club of players to...
All Blacks go one up after RGR opener in Joburg
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand drew first blood with a 33-16 (halftime 12-13) victory over the Springboks in the opening Test of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry, presented by Castle Double Malt, in Johannesburg on Saturday. The...
By the numbers: All Blacks set for first Test against South Africa
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks head to Ellis Park on Saturday for Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry, with New Zealand’s ball-in-hand attack set to meet South Africa’s physicality. Here's...
De Allende strikes 100 in RGR opener against New Zealand
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok centre Damian de Allende will become the 10th player in history to earn 100 Test caps for South Africa when the Boks meet the All Blacks in the opening game of the inaugural Castle Double Malt...
Rassie Erasmus delays Springboks team announcement for All Blacks’ series opener
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbySA Rugby has confirmed when Rassie Erasmus will name his Springboks team for the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Test series opener against the All Blacks. South Africa and New Zealand face-off at...
What Rassie Erasmus learnt from the win over Argentina
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks limped to a 10-17 win over Argentina in Buenos Aires. There were few shining lights for the visitors as Rassie Erasmus and the coaches prepare the side for four tests against the All Blacks...
Erasmus names four uncapped players in quality team to face Wales
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJaco Williams (wing), Vusi Moyo (flyhalf), Ruben van Heerden (lock), and Carlu Sadie (prop) will all make their Test debuts in the Springboks’ third Nations Championship fixture against...
South Africa 45-21 England: Borthwick's men thrashed in Nations Championship opener
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa began their Nations Championship campaign in style as they ran in seven tries during a comprehensive 45-21 triumph over England at Ellis Park Stadium. Blistering starts in...
