Nienaber banks on experience for New Zealand Test
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber has recalled the experienced trio of Lood de Jager, Elton Jantjies and Frans Steyn for Saturday’s Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test against New Zealand in Townsville,...
Wallabies retain Mandela shield after bonus point victory over South Africa
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies have celebrated Michael Hooper's record 60th Test as captain in style, defeating South Africa 30-17 in front of a boisterous 38,215 crowd at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.Back-to-back...
Ulster Sign Rugby World Cup Winner Duane Vermeulen
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster Rugby have announced the signing of Duane Vermeulen, who will join the club following the Autumn Tests in November. Nicknamed the Thor of rugby, the 6ft 4in 18 stone Springbok...
Springboks make 3 changes to face Wallabies
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber opted for continuity in selection for their Rugby Championship clash against Australia in Brisbane on Saturday, making only three changes to his matchday squad –...
Springbok Player Ratings v Australia
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia got the better of world champions South Africa on Sunday thanks to the boot of the returning Quade Cooper. Cooper slotted a match winning conversion to claim a 28-26 victory...
Quade Cooper secures Wallabies opening Rugby Championship win on the Gold Coast
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies have defeated World Cup champions South Africa in a fairytale finish, to secure their first win of the 2021 eToro Rugby Championship in front of a vocal 15,191 crowd. Quade Cooper secured...
The Rugby Championship 2021, Round 3 Preview
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyQuade Cooper looked to have played his last Wallabies game, but he starts at fly-half this weekend against world champions South Africa. Australia are looking for a lift and have turned to Quade...
Gold Coast Showdown: AUS vs SA
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe wounded Wallabies face yet another stiff challenge this weekend when they take on the World Champions in Brisbane on Sunday. It is a match which has been talked about for some...
Vermeulen returns for Wallaby Test in Gold Coast
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDuane Vermeulen will make his first appearance for the Springboks since the 2019 Rugby World Cup final when South Africa resume their Rugby Championship campaign on Sunday against Australia at the CBUS...
Bledisloe Cup action as Wallabies try to avoid a clean-sweep
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter much to-ing and fro-ing regarding the future of the 2021 Rugby Championship over the last couple of weeks, the Wallabies finally have an opportunity to exact some payback on their old foes, The All...
