Burger worried about undercooked Boks
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Springbok flanker Schalk Burger has expressed worry over the current state of his old team as the series against the British & Irish Lions inches nearer. Burger was speaking in...
Nienaber discusses poor SA A result as first test looms
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyYesterday’s result in the SA A vs Bulls game has left Springbok Head Coach Jacques Nienaber with more complications than answers as the first test against the British & Irish Lions looms. Jake...
Georgia head coach on ventilator in South Africa
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorgia’s Head Coach, Levan Maisashvili, is currently on a ventilator in South Africa after Covid-19 has caused “serious damage” to his lungs, according to a report in the Associated...
Smith turns Gatland's head with starring role for Lions as Springboks series looms
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMarcus Smith played himself into contention to start the first Test against South Africa after a debut for the British and Irish Lions that delighted Warren Gatland. Coach Gatland also expressed...
Stormers vs B&I Lions aftermath: what the experts say
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter their loss to South Africa A on Wednesday evening, the British & Irish Lions picked themselves up and put the Stormers to the sword, 49-3, in Cape Town in their last match before the much-anticipated...
Jones back as Gatland's men deliver seven-try show
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland was given plenty to consider after an impressive Lions display as the tourists dismantled the Stormers in Cape Town. Alun Wyn Jones returned to British and Irish Lions action in...
British & Irish Lions Player Ratings v the Stormers
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHere is how we rated the British and Irish Lions in their final game before the test series. 15. Stuart Hogg - 7 Captaining the tourists for the second time, Hogg grew into the...
WATCH: Smith and Daly combine to put Conan in for the try
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGreat work by Marcus Smith as he shapes to shift it wide, squares up and puts Elliot Daly away on the inside before the England man finds Jack Conan for the try How good?! 🔥Smith ➡️ Daly...
WATCH: Adam Beard try after Furlong breaks through the middle
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter a tough opening quarter the Lions finally took the lead through Adam Beard Cracking try from the Lions 🦁 Furlong’s break 🔥 #LionsSA2021 #LionsRugby #STOvBIL pic.twitter.com/tf4Q1tybne —...
'The result was not what we had hoped for, but a number of questions were answered' - Jacques Nienaber
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber expressed his disappointment in the 17-14 defeat South Africa ‘A’ suffered to the Bulls at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday and said the result did matter in the...
