Bulls back sizzling Simelane to unlock doors
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Bulls are embracing dynamo Wandisile Simelane’s talent as an all-rounder to bring the best out of their new signing. It is telling that since Simelane crossed the Jukskei River this...
Lukhanyo, Zain and Nadine receive ultimate peer recognition
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn a landmark moment for professional rugby players in South Africa, three players have been recognised by their peers with Players’ Player of the Year awards. Since its inception...
Fast Fassi Revving for the Green Light
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe United Rugby Championship is the starting grid and Cell C Sharks hot rod Aphelele Fassi is ready to race for redemption. A wing crisis at the Springboks this season saw rookies...
Springboks lose Lukhanyo Am for the remainder of the year - report
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok centre Lukhanyo Am is set to miss the remainder of the test season, according to reports in South Africa. Am was in stellar form for the Springboks starring against Wales...
Kolisi urges fans not to give up as Boks look to bounce back
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok captain Siya Kolisi urged South Africa’s rugby faithful not to give up on the team after two disappointing defeats in the Rugby Championship and vowed that the Boks would give everything...
Rugby Championship: The Breakdown – Foster backs 'hurting' All Blacks to bounce back
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIan Foster has backed his New Zealand team to banish their home blues in Saturday's Rugby Championship tussle with Argentina at Waikato Stadium. The All Blacks have lost their last three...
Injured Pollard and Am released to their clubs
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok flyhalf Handre Pollard and centre Lukhanyo Am will return to their clubs for further medical assessments after being ruled out of Saturday’s Rugby Championship clash against Australia in...
Am and Pollard added to Springboks' growing injury list
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok head coach Jacques Nienaber has been forced into several changes ahead of his side's second test against Australia on Saturday. South Africa fell to a 25-17 defeat in...
Moodie to start as Boks make changes for Sydney Test
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTalented young utility back Canan Moodie will make his Springbok debut against Australia in Sydney in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship on Saturday as injuries and the desire to try a few new player...
Springbok Player Ratings v Australia
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia got back on track in the Rugby Championship by recording a deserved 25-17 win against South Africa in Adelaide. The Springboks went into the break trailing 10-3 before Marika...
