Nienaber names squad for second preparation camp
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber had the luxury of naming a group of 33 players for their second preparation camp in Durban from Monday to Wednesday, which included 10 players who featured in the Vodacom...
Japan Rugby League One Best XV and award winners
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing the end of this season's Japan Rugby League One, the league has announced the Best XV and all award winners for 2023. Japan Rugby League One has a new champion after Kubota Spears...
Try-scoring machine Marx massive for Spears
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyROUND 11 WRAP: Malcolm Marx extended his try tally to eight from ten appearances for the Spears in their 40-27 win over the Blue Revs in Round 11 of the Japan Rugby League One over the weekend. First-half...
Munster Assistant coach confirms they won't be signing Malcolm Marx
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Assistant Coach Denis Leamy has confirmed that the club won't be signing Springboks hooker Malcolm Marx. The 28-year old was linked with a move to the Irish Province...
Springboks mix it up for final Test of 2022
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber made eight changes and two positional switches to his matchday squad to face England at Twickenham on Saturday in the final Castle Lager Outgoing Tour clash, with a handful...
The Three Biggest Omissions In The World Rugby Men's 15s Dream Team of the Year
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn Sunday evening the 2022 World Rugby Men's 15s Dream Team of the Year was unveiled at the World Rugby Awards in Monaco on Sunday. Every year there are players who can feel hard...
World Rugby Unveil The 2022 Men’s 15s Dream Team of the Year
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby revealed the 2022 Men’s 15s Dream Team of the Year at the World Rugby Awards in Monaco on Sunday. Men's World Rugby Player of the Year Josh van der Flier headlines...
Azzurri hunt another victory against wounded Springboks
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe wounded Boks will be on the hunt for their first win of the campaign when they face off against the Italians at Stadio Luigi Zaffanella on Saturday afternoon. Last weekend, the Boks recorded...
Jasper Wiese returns as Springboks show minor switches for Italy
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJasper Wiese (No 8) returns to a Springbok starting lineup which features new lock and centre pairings for Saturday’s third Outgoing Tour match against Italy in Genoa, as coach Jacques Nienaber made...
Last time they faced off: Rugby World Cup 2019: South Africa 49-3 Italy
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCheslin Kolbe claimed a try double as South Africa eased to a 49-3 bonus-point thumping of 14-man Italy to stand on the brink of the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals. Italy could...
