Blood, sweat and tears - looking ahead to the Currie Cup semi-finals
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby will rock the tip of Africa this weekend with two colossal clashes as we embark on the Currie Cup semi-final stages. First up, fans eagerly await the clash of two, old Highveld rivals as...
Swiel’s boot breaks Cheetahs’ hearts, Swanepoel steers Lions to fifth win and Sharks seal semi-final spot with seven try romp - Currie Cup Review
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySecond New Year brought relief for some teams in the Currie Cup, but for defending champions, the Cheetahs, their challenge this season ended in last-minute heartbreak in Bloemfontein. Three action-packed...
Everything you need to know about round six of the Currie Cup
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Currie Cup teams will look to start 2021 with a bang as the competition reaches the penultimate pool round on Saturday and every point counts with five teams still in the running for semi-final places. All...
Coaches pick star-studded teams for Springbok Green v Gold Showdown
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA raft of Springboks, Blitzboks and Junior Boks made the cut in two 25-man squads after an exciting live draft pick – the first of its kind in South African rugby history – for the Castle Lager...
Five Young Gun Springboks The Lions Could Face In 2021
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA few youngsters have made their mark against the famed touring side over the years. In 2013, a young Israel Folau made his test debut against Warren Gatland's side while in 2017 Rieko Ioane...
Super Rugby Team of the Season (so far)
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the Super Rugby season put on hold after 7 rounds, SANZAAR have released their team of the season (so far) Using the Opta Index the team has been announced. The Index allows genuine opportunities...
PREDICTED: The Springbok 23 the Lions are likely to face in the first test
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland will have got somewhat of a good idea of some of the players he will face thanks to his stint with the Chiefs in Super Rugby and the Springboks unlikely to change too much from the World...
Super Rugby’s Most Lethal Attackers & Stalwart Defenders
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith Super Rugby on ice for the time being, we examine the stats to determine who has stood out in the past 7 rounds on defence and attack. Crusaders' flank Tom Christie has proved himself to...
Top Super Rugby (Round 7) Stats Performers - Tackles, turnovers, running metres, defenders beaten, clean breaks
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith Round 7 complete, we examine the top performers in the relevant statistical columns. Jake Schatz of the Sunwolves topped the tackle stat for the first time with 23. The Sunwolves spent a...
Super Rugby Round 7 Wrap-Up
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHurricanes v Chiefs Jordie Barrett landed a penalty at the death to give the Hurricanes victory in Hamilton on Friday evening. The game was a solid contest from the beginning with both teams well matched...
