RWC2015 Throwback: Japan, South Africa prefer experience for RWC clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones has named the oldest Japan line-up in history ahead of their Rugby World Cup clash with South Africa, who the Australian coach believes are vulnerable. South Africa finished bottom in the...
Handre Pollard injury update
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks have been given a pertinent update on flyhalf Handre Pollard injury after his club, the Leicester Tigers, disclosed the prognosis of his injury. The Springboks’ No 1 flyhalf...
Leicester Tigers narrowly defeat London Irish as they back up Saracens victory
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA 74th minute penalty from Handre Pollard helped Leicester Tigers to a 25-22 win over London Irish in the Premiership on Saturday. Pollard contributed 10 points in total off the tee while Olly...
Van der Flier among Champions Cup’s top scorers
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing the conclusion of the Heineken Champions Cup pool stage and ahead of the Round of 16, we take a look at which players are currently heading the scoring charts. Points – Antoine...
Springboks Star Says South African Teams Will Take European Rugby to a New Level
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringboks star Handre Pollard believes the South African teams will take the Champions Cup to “a completely different level”, just as they have done with the United Rugby Championship. Pollard’s...
Last time they faced off: England vs South Africa
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMarcus Smith nailed a last-gasp penalty as England rounded out their November internationals with a 27-26 win over South Africa in a barnstorming Twickenham Test. Making only a third Test start,...
Last time they faced off: Rugby World Cup 2019: South Africa 49-3 Italy
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCheslin Kolbe claimed a try double as South Africa eased to a 49-3 bonus-point thumping of 14-man Italy to stand on the brink of the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals. Italy could...
On This Day in 2019: South Africa dominate England to win the World Cup
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThree years ago today, South Africa claimed their third Rugby World Cup title defeating England 32-12 in the final. Makazole Mapimpi and Cheslin Kolbe kicked England when they...
Supercharged Sithole fueling Lions scrum
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLoosehead prop Sti Sithole has taken the long road from Durban to Johannesburg in order to find his place as a superstar scrummager at the Lions. At their best, the Emirates...
Johan Goosen back in the Springbok mix after 6 year absence
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth African journeyman Johan Goosen is back on the Springbok scene with inclusion in a pre-tour training camp in Stellenbosch as Jacques Nienaber and co. prepare their troops for a gruelling...
