Key Battles: Springboks vs Wallabies
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe take a look at the key battles that would decide the opening Rugby Championship match of the round that sees the Wallabies take on the Springboks in Bloemfontein. The Battle of the...
Nkosi, Schreuder and Louw added to Springbok squad
8 years ago by Springbok RugbyExperienced flanker Francois Louw and the uncapped Sharks duo of S’busiso Nkosi (wing) and Louis Schreuder (scrumhalf) have been included in the Springbok squad for the two remaining home matches...
Thursday Morning Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Championship Lineups New Zealand vs South Africa The All Blacks have welcomed the likes of Rieko Ioane, Ryan Crotty, Aaron Smith, Sam Cane, Liam Squire and Sam Whitelock to the starting line...
Key Battles: All Blacks vs Springboks
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe opening game of round 4 of the Rugby Championship sees the table topping All Blacks face off against the undefeated Springboks in Albany. The Springboks will be looking to stay unbeaten and...
Jano Vermaak replaces injured Cronjé in Bok squad
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStormers scrumhalf Jano Vermaak has been called up to the Springbok squad as a replacement for Ross Cronjé, who sustained a right ankle injury in the Springboks’ 37-15 victory over Argentina on...
Bosch, Du Preez and Gelant named in Springbok squad
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPromising young flyhalf Curwin Bosch, No 8 Dan du Preez and fullback Warrick Gelant were on Saturday included in the 34-man Springbok squad for the start of the 2017 Rugby Championship campaign. The...
Key head to head battles: Lions vs Crusaders Super Rugby final
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the top two sides from the regular Super Rugby season making the final, Saturday's encounter promises to be an epic showdown between two classy outfits. With the both sides eager...
Super Rugby Team of the Season
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs we head into the Super Rugby semi-finals we have a look at who stepped up for their side this season and were the top performers in their position. 1. Joe Moody (Crusaders) The...
Springbok debut for Dreyer in final French Test
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa has made four changes to their starting team to face France in the final Test against France in Johannesburg. Prop Ruan Dreyer will make his debut, while the experienced scrumhalf...
Springboks confirm team to face France
8 years ago by South African RugbySpringbok Coach Allister Coetzee has made only one change to his starting lineup for South Africa's second Test against France. Outside centre Jesse Kriel has been ruled out with a concussion...