Stats & Facts: Springboks vs Wallabies
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs the Springboks prepare to host Australia for the first Rugby Championship match in Johannesburg, we take a closer look at the key stats and facts ahead of the clash in Ellis Park 1. South...
Huge battle up front and a fast finish? Dissecting of the Springboks and Wallabies line ups
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks and Wallabies face off at Ellis Park for the first time in almost 11 years with the Wallabies going in search of their first win at the iconic stadium since 1963. Saturday's test...
Springboks Name Team To Face The Wallabies
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExperienced lock Eben Etzebeth was on Wednesday named as Springbok captain for Saturday’s first Rugby Championship match against Australia in Johannesburg, while Rynhardt Elstadt (loose forward)...
Super Rugby Team of the Season
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders claimed their third consecutive title beating the Jaguares in the final of the 2019 edition of Super Rugby. There were a number of standout players featured for the Jaguares and...
Marco van Staden invited to Springbok training group in Pretoria
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok loose forward Marco van Staden was on Monday added to the Springbok training group and will join the rest of the squad immediately at their preparation camp in Pretoria. Van...
Rassie Erasmus adds 13 players to his squad and provides an update on Jan Serfontein
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDuane Vermeulen, Handre Pollard (both Bulls), Lukhanyo Am, Sibusiso Nkosi (both Sharks) and Francois Louw (Bath) are amongst a group of 13 players who have been added to the Springbok training group in...
Kriel back for Bulls' quarter-final clash with the Hurricanes
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBulls midfielder, Jesse Kriel, will make a welcome return to the starting team to face the Hurricanes in the Vodacom Super Rugby quarterfinals clash in Wellington on Saturday. Kriel returns from...
Pollard flown in to start the Bulls crunch clash with the Highlanders
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBulls and Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard has been brought into the Bulls starting line up to face the Highlanders on Friday at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin. The pivot missed the last...
Vermeulen returns for Newlands showdown while Nyakane hits 100
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFront rower Trevor Nyakane will play in his 100th Super Rugby match on Saturday when the Bulls take on the Stormers at Newlands in Cape Town in a match that will also see the return to action of Duane...
Orlando bags treble as Jaguares thrash Sharks, Bulls beat Reds
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sharks gave another demonstration of their inconsistent at Kings Park, where the Jaguares ran riot with a seven-try drubbing. Matias Orlando scored a hat-trick as the Jaguares mauled...
