Ruan Pienaar and Frans Steyn to remain with Cheetahs
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFree State Rugby have confirmed that two of the most experienced and versatile players in world rugby, Frans Steyn and Ruan Pienaar, have extended their contracts which will see them remain at the Cheetahs...
The 2022 Carling Currie Cup Bulletin #9
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDefending Carling Currie Cup champions, the Vodacom Bulls, will be hoping to improve their position on the standings from third when they host the second-placed Cell C Sharks in a replay of the last two...
Currie Cup Round-Up
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere wasn’t much movement at the top of the Carling Currie Cup standings, but the Toyota Cheetahs, Cell C Sharks and Vodacom Bulls started putting some daylight between them and the chasing bunch...
England to face Springboks without overseas stars this November - report
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok head coach Jacques Nienaber will reportedly be without some of his star players for South Africa's final end of year tour clash against England. According to the South African newspaper,...
England 27-26 South Africa: Last-gasp Smith kick earns measure of revenge in barnstorming Test
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland looked to have blown a fine performance against South Africa until Marcus Smith held his nerve at the death at Twickenham. Marcus Smith nailed a last-gasp penalty as England rounded out...
Springbok Player Ratings v England
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa fell to a narrow 26-27 loss to England in their final test match of the year. Marcus Smith nailed a last-minute penalty to seal the victory for England as South Africa came narrowly...
Rotational changes as Springboks eye Twickenham win
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber named Handré Pollard and Cobus Reinach in a fresh halfback pairing and recalled Lood de Jager at lock in three changes to his starting team for the final Test of...
Nienaber praises Boks for using their chances against Scotland
3 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 15-30 South Africa: Mapimpi inspires Springboks at Murrayfield
3 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
3 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...
