Springbok lock set to leave Gloucester
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing the departure of Johan Ackermann at Gloucester, the side could lose star second-rower Franco Mostert. The Springbok World Cup winner could leave the Premiership to join Japanese Top...
Picking A Southern Hemisphere Lions XV
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWhat if the Southern Hemisphere powerhouse nations combined to create an invitational side? We take a look at just that with Australia, Argentina, New Zealand and South Africa teamed...
SA Super Rugby Team of the Decade
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving punched the numbers, OPTA have helped SANZAAR select the South African Super Rugby team of the last decade based on statistical facts and figures. There has been no South African Super...
Picking a form South African XV from the Premiership
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Premiership is home to 40 South African born players with 10 of those 40 on Sale Sharks' payroll. The South Africans are some of the best players in the league, we take a look at form...
Analysis: The depth of South Africa's Pack
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks went through a major transformation under Rassie Erasmus in 2018 with the former Springbok introducing a new a number of new faces and changing the fortunes of the struggling...
PREDICTED: The Springbok 23 the Lions are likely to face in the first test
4 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...
Premiership Highlights: Gloucester v Bath
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGloucester run out convincing winners in the West Country derby despite not being entirely convincing. Franco Mostert provided the spark for the first try as he sprinted through a gap from a wonderfull...
Premiership Team of the Week - Round Five
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter another thrilling round of the Premiership we select our team of the weekend. 15. Charles Piutau - Bristol Bears He was unable to inspire the Bears to victory in a game...
South Africa Name Team for Rugby World Cup Final
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFit-again wing Cheslin Kolbe returns to the Springbok team in the only change to the match 23 for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final against England at Yokohama International Stadium. He...
Springboks without star man Kolbe for semi-final clash
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPowerful winger Sbu Nkosi has been drafted into the Springbok starting line-up for Sunday’s gripping Rugby World Cup semi-final against Wales at the Yokohama International Stadium Nkosi...
