Rotational changes as Springboks eye Twickenham win
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber named Handré Pollard and Cobus Reinach in a fresh halfback pairing and recalled Lood de Jager at lock in three changes to his starting team for the final Test of...
Autumn Nations Series Team of the Week
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAnother top weekend of test rugby has come and gone with South Africa, Argentina, Ireland, England, France, and Wales claimed victories. Here is our team of the week. 1....
Scotland Player Ratings v South Africa
2 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. Here is how we rated Gregor Townsend's charges. 15. Stuart...
Scotland 15-30 South Africa: Mapimpi inspires Springboks at Murrayfield
2 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
2 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...
Wales vs SA: top stats performers - tackles, turnovers & more
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe physicality of the World Champion Springboks saw them through to victory over Wales at the Principality Stadium in a hard-fought match in difficult conditions. Wales ran the men in green close but...
Autumn Nations Team of the Week
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA thrilling weekend of international rugby in Europe has come to an end, and it's time to pick the Ultimate Rugby Autumn Nations Team of the Week. A doubleheader kicked things off with...
Willemse, Kriel and Jantjies to start against Wales
2 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...
All Blacks denied Rugby Championship Grand Slam in sensational finish
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2021 Rugby Championship saved its best match until last as South Africa edged out New Zealand in an absolute thriller. South Africa's Elton Jantjies nailed...
