The Hunted Lion: Duhan van der Merwe
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDuhan van der Merwe’s joy at his name being announced in the starting line-up for the British & Irish Lions’ first Test against the Springboks would have been tempered by the knowledge...
Watch: Eben Etzebeth flings Stade Francais winger 7 metres into touch
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEben Etzebeth is well known for his abrasive approach to the game, the kind of attributes that have seen him become a regular in the Springbok squad and a world champion. The Springbok second-rower...
Bakkies Botha - Rugby's Hardest Ever Hitter
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBakkies Botha may be one of the hardest men rugby has seen. Known as one of the best enforcers of all time Botha was a key figure in the Springboks many years of success.
Nigel Owens Picks His Number 1 Hardest Player
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLegendary referee Nigel Owens has singled out the man he believes to be the hardest player he has come across on the pitch. In a new publication by Luke Upton entitled Hard Men of Rugby, Owens...
The Bizarre Story of How Victor Matfield Was Finally Coaxed into Joining Toulon
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySeveral months before the 2007 World Cup in France, Tana Umaga had successfully convinced Wallaby stalwart George Gregan to take up with Toulon. As excited as he was at the new prospect, in Gregan’s...
World Cup winning lock Eben Etzebeth signs fresh terms at Toulon
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Cup Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth has signed a new deal with Top 14 club Toulon. The 28-year-old has extended his stay at the French club by signing a new three-year deal with the club that...
10 Great Sledges in Rugby
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFans and players love a good verbal joust on the pitch from time to time. While more common in the sphere of, say, cricket, a bit of sledging is no foreign concept on the rugby field. We take a look at...
11 Years on from Jaque Fourie and Morne Steyn's heroics
4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby11 Years to the day, the Springboks claimed a series victory over the British and Irish Lions with a 28-25 win in a classic Test match at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria. With tempers flaring...
South African Super Rugby All-Star Team
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAlthough slightly low on titles, South Africa has contributed some world-class players to Super Rugby. Here follows a look at an all-star team picked from over the 25 years of the competition's existence. 1....
Ultimate Rugby's All Time European Imported XV
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySince rugby went professional in 1995, European clubs have searched the market to sign top players to help propel them to glory both domestically and in Europe. We have picked a XV of...
