Second half performance is “what we were looking for” says Nienaber
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA relieved Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber praised his composed team as they overturned a 15-point halftime deficit to record a 32-29 victory over Wales at a packed Loftus Versfeld in the first match...
Wales Player Ratings v South Africa
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales were on course for a famous Test victory over South Africa only to be denied late on by a Damian Willemse penalty. Dewi Lake scored with just 13...
Springbok Player Ratings v Wales
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld champions South Africa required an 83rd-minute penalty from Damian Willemse to defeat an indisciplined Wales side 32-29 in Pretoria. Despite four yellow cards that saw Wales...
Springboks snatch last-gasp win as Wales pay price for four yellow cards in Pretoria
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales were on course for a famous Test win in South Africa prior to four yellow cards – and the tourists might still have snatched victory. World champions South Africa required an 83rd-minute...
Wales challenge Boks on the Highveld
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaturday will see a celebration of a rivalry which dates back to 1906 when the Springboks host The Welsh in the first of a three-match series. Wales will challenge the World Champions...
Pivac hoping for good night's sleep as Wales prepare to kick off South Africa tour
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWayne Pivac is looking forward to sleeping well for the first time since the Six Nations when his side face South Africa this weekend. Wales coach Wayne Pivac is hoping for...
Rory Kockott joins Castres coaching staff
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRory Kockott will join the Castres coaching staff next season as defence coach in place of Joe Worsley. After 11 seasons at the club and two titles in France, the scrum-half, French international,...
JAPAN v FRANCE: Preview, Stats, Facts and Lineups
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan host France in Aichi on Saturday in what is just the fourth official meeting between the two sides since 1973. The sides have met on 10 occasions, although France did not award...
Leicester Tigers grant Marco van Staden an early release
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers have agreed terms with Marco van Staden, which will see the back-rower depart the club in the summer and return to South Africa to continue his injury rehabilitation. The...
Leicester Tigers Leavers List '22
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers can confirm the players who will depart in the summer. Seven members of the Senior Squad will leave Leicester, while two Senior Academy players will also depart. The...
