The Springboks gear up for Scotland at Murrayfield
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo victors from the last round, South Africa and Scotland, will test their mettle against one another on the turf at Murrayfield in what is expected to be a cracker of an encounter. A...
Three big Springbok milestones in Edinburgh
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFranco Mostert and Jesse Kriel will earn their 50th Test caps when the Springboks line up against Scotland in Edinburgh on Saturday as Elton Jantjies and Willie le Roux return to the starting team,...
Wales vs SA: top stats performers - tackles, turnovers & more
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe physicality of the World Champion Springboks saw them through to victory over Wales at the Principality Stadium in a hard-fought match in difficult conditions. Wales ran the men in green close but...
Autumn Nations Team of the Week
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA thrilling weekend of international rugby in Europe has come to an end, and it's time to pick the Ultimate Rugby Autumn Nations Team of the Week. A doubleheader kicked things off with...
Marx try clinches win for Springboks after Wales thwarted by pitch invader
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales were left to bemoan their bad luck as a pitch invader denied them a possible try at a crucial stage of their clash with South Africa. South Africa held their nerve in a terrific...
Willemse, Kriel and Jantjies to start against Wales
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDamian Willemse, Jesse Kriel and Herschel Jantjies will start against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday as Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber made four changes to his matchday squad that defeated the All Blacks...
Moerat earns Springbok call-up for UK tour
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer SA Schools and Junior Springbok captain Salmaan Moerat has earned his first Springbok call-up in a squad of 32 players named by Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber on Tuesday for the Castle Lager Outgoing...
Nienaber applauds bench impact and explains early front row substitutions
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber said their 31-29 win over New Zealand in the final Lager Rugby Championship match of 2021 will provide some valuable momentum for South Africa during the forthcoming...
Stats & Facts: South Africa v New Zealand
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa and New Zealand face off in the final match of the Rugby Championship on Saturday. We take a look at some of the stats and facts ahead of the clash. 688 - Beauden Barrett...
Nché, Wiese drafted in for Boks’ closing Rugby Champs clash
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber made two injury-enforced changes to his matchday squad for their final Castle Lager Rugby Championship clash against the All Blacks in Gold Coast, with Ox Nché earning...
