All Blacks and Fiji climb World Rugby Men’s Rankings
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand successfully retained the Rugby Championship title, and with it the Bledisloe Cup for at least another year, following a comprehensive 38-7 victory over Australia in Melbourne on Saturday. It...
Elton Jantjies released as Springboks name team to travel to Argentina
2 years ago by Ultimate Rugbypringbok coach Jacques Nienaber named a squad of 26 players for the trip to Buenos Aires for their opening Rugby World Cup warm-up game on Saturday, 5 August, with several players who did not feature against...
Springboks End Rugby Championship With Win Over Argentina
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa held off a late surge by Argentina in the final game of The Rugby Championship, to secure a 22-21 win over Argentina in Johannesburg this afternoon. The game got off to a tragic start for...
Player Profile: Davit Niniashvili
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorgia have always been known for their prowess in the forward pack but in recent years, their backline has come alive. Flying full-back Davit Niniashvili has spearheaded that revolution,...
The Underdogs: Georgia
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEight years on from their best-ever Rugby World Cup finish, Georgia will be eager to make history again, but first, they will have to navigate a tough test in the Summer Nations Series. Georgia...
Vermeulen leads new-look Springbok team against Los Pumas
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen will lead a new-look Bok team in their final Castle Lager Rugby Championship match against Argentina at Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg on Saturday in what could be...
Springboks Reassemble in Pretoria on Wednesday
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springbok squad will assemble in Pretoria on Wednesday evening to resume their preparations for their final Castle Lager Rugby Championship match against Argentina in Johannesburg on Saturday,...
All Blacks Down South Africa to Secure Top Spot
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks put on an emphatic performance against World Champions South Africa in their Rugby Championship fixture in Auckland earlier today. New Zealand scured a dominanant 35-20 over the world Champions...
Etzebeth back from injury to lead Boks against New Zealand
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok lock Eben Etzebeth will make a notable return from a shoulder injury as the captain of the team to face New Zealand in the second Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test in Auckland on Saturday. Springbok...
Vermeulen to lead Boks as Kleyn earns SA debut against Australia
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExperienced No 8 Duane Vermeulen will lead the Springboks for the third time in their opening Castle Lager Rugby Championship clash against Australia at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. Vermeulen...