Milestones for Etzebeth, Mbonambi as Nienaber makes changes for Wales decider
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber made 11 changes to his starting lineup for the team’s Castle Lager Incoming Series decider against Wales in Cape Town on Saturday as Eben Etzebeth earns his 100th Test...
Biggar rubbishes claims that Bok selection disrespects second Test
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAmid grumblings that Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber has behaved disrespectfully towards Wales by selecting what is effectively a brand new side, Welsh captain Dan Biggar has expressed the opposing...
Springbok Player Ratings v Wales
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld champions South Africa required an 83rd-minute penalty from Damian Willemse to defeat an indisciplined Wales side 32-29 in Pretoria. Despite four yellow cards that saw Wales...
Damian de Allende, Lood de Jager sign for Japanese club
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby World Cup-winning Springboks Damian de Allende and Lood de Jager are off to Japan next season. Japan Rugby League One side the Panasonic Wild Knights have confirmed that the...
Moerat and Louw in line for Springbok debuts as team announced for Wales clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySalmaan Moerat and Elrigh Louw are in line to make their Springbok debuts from the replacements bench against Wales in Saturday’s opening Castle Lager Incoming Series Test at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria,...
Deon Fourie to become the oldest-ever Springbok debutant
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStormers' veteran Deon Fourie is in line to become the oldest-ever Springbok debutant this weekend against Wales. The 35-year-old earned his call up to the Springbok squad after an outstanding...
Why Duane Vermeulen has been left out of the Springboks squad and who can fill the void he leaves
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok head coach Jacques Nienaber named his squad for the upcoming international window with South Africa hosting Wales in a three-test match series. Nienaber named a group of 43 players with...
Duane Vermeulen misses out on Springboks' squad to face Wales
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaturday, 11 June 2022 Nienaber names squad for Castle Lager Incoming Series Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber announced his national squad on Saturday for the international season...
Munster Rugby Departing Players Confirmed
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing the conclusion of the 2021/22 season, Munster Rugby can confirm the full list of players who will depart the province this month. It was announced earlier this year that Chris...
URC Quarter-Final Lineups: Cooney raises the bat, O’Mahony returns
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe teams for the quarter-final of the United Rugby Championship between Ulster Rugby and Munster Rugby at Kingspan Stadium on Friday (KO 19.35). HEADLINES John...