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...
Latest World Rankings: New Zealand’s one-week reign at the top comes to an end
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand’s one-week reign at the top of the World Rugby Men’s Rankings is over after they were beaten for the first time in this year's Rugby Championship in Robina on Saturday. Elton...
Nienaber applauds bench impact and explains early front row substitutions
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber said their 31-29 win over New Zealand in the final Lager Rugby Championship match of 2021 will provide some valuable momentum for South Africa during the forthcoming...
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...
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...
Nché, Wiese drafted in for Boks’ closing Rugby Champs clash
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber made two injury-enforced changes to his matchday squad for their final Castle Lager Rugby Championship clash against the All Blacks in Gold Coast, with Ox Nché earning...
Springbok Player Ratings v New Zealand - 100th Test
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks' slipped to a narrow 19-17 loss to the All Blacks in the 100th meeting between the two sides on Saturday. The victory for New Zealand sees them claim the Rugby Championship title...
Nienaber banks on experience for New Zealand Test
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber has recalled the experienced trio of Lood de Jager, Elton Jantjies and Frans Steyn for Saturday’s Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test against New Zealand in Townsville,...
The New Signings Each Top 14 Club Made During The Off Season
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe French Top 14 returns this weekend in a mouth-watering opening round of fixtures. Newly promoted Biarritz Olympique opening the competition against last season's semi-finalists Union...
