Autumn Nations Series Team of the Week
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAnother top weekend of test rugby has come and gone with South Africa, Argentina, Ireland, England, France, and Wales claimed victories. Here is our team of the week. 1....
Nienaber praises Boks for using their chances against Scotland
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber and captain Siya Kolisi singled out the effective use of their point-scoring opportunities as one of the main keys to success as South Africa defeated Scotland 30-15 in...
Scotland Player Ratings v South Africa
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland were unable to hold on to a narrow half-time lead at Murrayfield as they lost 30-15 to South Africa on Saturday. Here is how we rated Gregor Townsend's charges. 15. Stuart...
Scotland 15-30 South Africa: Mapimpi inspires Springboks at Murrayfield
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland were unable to hold on to a narrow half-time lead at Murrayfield as they lost 30-15 to South Africa on Saturday. Makazole Mapimpi scored two tries as South Africa recovered from...
Springbok Player Ratings v Scotland
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo tries from Makazole Mapimpi helped the Springboks to a 30-15 win over Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday. The World Champions were tested by Gregor Townsend's side, with captain Stuart Hogg...
Three big Springbok milestones in Edinburgh
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFranco Mostert and Jesse Kriel will earn their 50th Test caps when the Springboks line up against Scotland in Edinburgh on Saturday as Elton Jantjies and Willie le Roux return to the starting team,...
Were South Africa robbed with the disallowed Makazole Mapimpi try?
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa scored a try off a poor Reinach kick only to be called back, but was it the right call? Analysis on the passage of play says otherwise. One thing that is incredible is the work by Lukhanyo...
Marx try clinches win for Springboks after Wales thwarted by pitch invader
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales were left to bemoan their bad luck as a pitch invader denied them a possible try at a crucial stage of their clash with South Africa. South Africa held their nerve in a terrific...
Willemse, Kriel and Jantjies to start against Wales
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDamian Willemse, Jesse Kriel and Herschel Jantjies will start against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday as Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber made four changes to his matchday squad that defeated the All Blacks...
Moerat earns Springbok call-up for UK tour
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer SA Schools and Junior Springbok captain Salmaan Moerat has earned his first Springbok call-up in a squad of 32 players named by Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber on Tuesday for the Castle Lager Outgoing...