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...
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,...
Nienaber lauds Boks’ stamina to outlast Wales
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok head coach Jacques Nienaber lauded the South African players for their stamina to outlast Wales for a 23-18 victory in the opening Test of the Outgoing Tour in Cardiff on Saturday, which ended...
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...
South Africa's World Cup-winning captain Kolisi opens up on battle with drinking
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySiya Kolisi is a venerated figure as South Africa's first black captain and a public advocate for gender equality. South Africa's World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi has opened up on his battle...
The Rugby Championship: Springboks stand in the way of All Blacks clean sweep
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand have dominated the Rugby Championship and face South Africa in their final match looking for an 11th consecutive win. South Africa will attempt to deny...
United Rugby Championship Round 2 Previews
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIf Round 1 is anything to go by, United Rugby Championship fans are in for a real treat this season. With teams welcoming fans back into the stadiums, more than 400 points were accumulated across the eight...
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...
