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We’re heading for a final, says Nienaber

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber got the answers he was looking for as well as the heartache of an agonizingly late defeat by Wales as his team slipped to a 13-12 defeat at a packed Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein...

Wales Player Ratings v South Africa - Test 2

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales secured their first away win over the Springboks in 12 attempts after Adams went over in the corner with Gareth Anscombe converting with just over a minute remaining at the Toyota Stadium.   With...

Springbok Player Ratings v Wales - Test 2

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A vastly changed Springbok outfit fell to Wales on South African soil for the first time in their history on Saturday in Bloemfontein.     In a tense affair, Josh Adams' scored...

Wales claim historic first away win over South Africa to level series after late Adams try

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales' wait for an away win over South Africa looked set to continue, until Josh Adams' late try snatched a dramatic 13-12 victory.   Josh Adams scored a late try as Wales claimed a dramatic 13-12...

South Africa's top ranking on the line again this weekend

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A vastly changed Springbok 23 will be tasked with defending South Africa's top place on the World Rugby rankings, with three teams able to spring ahead of the Boks.       ...

Bulls nab star centre from local rivals

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Bulls have nabbed star centre Wandisile Simelane from Juskei rivals, the Lions, ahead of next season.      The highly-rated centre was involved with the Springbok...

Wounded Wales tackle new-look Boks in Bloemfontein

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A new-look Springbok side will hunt a second Test victory over Wales in the current series when the sides lock horns in Bloemfontein on Saturday.    Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber rang the...

Ireland determined to fight for series in NZ

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

An interesting encounter is expected for the second Test between the All Blacks and Ireland, this time taking place at the Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin.    The manner in which the Irish...

World Rugby defends head injury protocols following Sexton selection

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

  World Rugby has hit out at "irresponsible" safety campaigners who have criticised the governing body's head injury assessment (HIA) process.   Safety campaign group Progressive Rugby claimed...

Pivac understands South Africa selection and says Wales will not take Springboks lightly

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa have made 14 changes for their second Test with Wales, but Wayne Pivac is not expecting an easy match in Bloemfontein. Wayne Pivac can understand the reasons behind South Africa naming an...