Rugby World Cup: Pool B Preview
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyApart from Pool C this is the most talked about group with the current World Champions involved and up against a South African side that in the last 18 months have managed to claw their way back in contention....
How the Springboks could line up against New Zealand
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby World Cup officially kicks off on Friday with hosts Japan facing off against Russia as Jamie Joseph looks to get a win in their opening game, a feat England managed in 2015 against Fiji. However, the...
Test Team of the Week
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the Rugby World Cup warm-ups done and dusted and the Rugby World Cup a mere few days away, we take a look back the past weekend and selected our team of the Week. 1. Ellis Genge -...
Japan unable to repeat 2015 shock as Makazole Mapimpi bags a hat-trick in final warm-up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan were unable to repeat their shock 2015 Rugby World Cup success over South Africa, largely due to Makazole Mapimpi's hat-trick. Makazole Mapimpi scored a hat-trick as South...
Springboks Name Rugby World Cup Squad
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRassie Erasmus has named his Springbok Rugby World Cup squad. The squad named features three players attending their third Rugby World Cup – Frans Steyn, Tendai Mtawarira and Francois Louw...
Springboks name final training squad
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springbok training squad of 36 players assembled in Bloemfontein on Sunday for a four-day Rugby World Cup camp in Bloemfontein as part of the Boks’ preparations for the global tournament which...
Rugby Championship Team of the Tournament
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks bagged their maiden Rugby Championship title and are in the process of a remarkable turnaround from the performances they have produced over the last few years. The Wallabies shocked the...
Erasmus shuffles his pack for Pumas test
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa are on course to lift the Rugby Championship title for the first time since Argentina joined the competition in 2011 with a bonus-point victory securing top spot. Springbok...
Could another key All Black switch positions ahead of the Rugby World Cup?
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe injury to Damian McKenzie, ruling him out of the Rugby World Cup in Japan, has forced Steve Hansen's hand in selecting Beauden Barrett at fullback while also giving Richie Mo'unga the 10 jersey. The...
Rugby Championship Top Performers
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2019 Rugby Championship have been absolutely action packed, with all four sides showing that they are making massive strides heading into the World Cup in Japan later this year. Up until now the...
