Springboks Star Says South African Teams Will Take European Rugby to a New Level
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringboks star Handre Pollard believes the South African teams will take the Champions Cup to “a completely different level”, just as they have done with the United Rugby Championship. Pollard’s...
Last time they faced off: England vs South Africa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMarcus Smith nailed a last-gasp penalty as England rounded out their November internationals with a 27-26 win over South Africa in a barnstorming Twickenham Test. Making only a third Test start,...
Last time they faced off: Rugby World Cup 2019: South Africa 49-3 Italy
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCheslin Kolbe claimed a try double as South Africa eased to a 49-3 bonus-point thumping of 14-man Italy to stand on the brink of the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals. Italy could...
On This Day in 2019: South Africa dominate England to win the World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThree years ago today, South Africa claimed their third Rugby World Cup title defeating England 32-12 in the final. Makazole Mapimpi and Cheslin Kolbe kicked England when they...
Supercharged Sithole fueling Lions scrum
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLoosehead prop Sti Sithole has taken the long road from Durban to Johannesburg in order to find his place as a superstar scrummager at the Lions. At their best, the Emirates...
Johan Goosen back in the Springbok mix after 6 year absence
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth African journeyman Johan Goosen is back on the Springbok scene with inclusion in a pre-tour training camp in Stellenbosch as Jacques Nienaber and co. prepare their troops for a gruelling...
Japan-based Boks given the greenlight for Twickenham showdown
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa will have their Japanese-based stars available for selection when they tackle England at Twickenham on 26 November. The replay of the 2019 Rugby World Cup final falls...
Handre Pollard on injury: The body is good
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok flyhalf Handre Pollard has shared some positive news regarding his knee injury. Pollard sustained a knee injury during the Springboks’ Rugby Championship campaign. “The...
Jordan Hendrikse Zones In On Bok No 10 jersey
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe United Rugby Championship in the next month will be Jordan Hendrikse’s springboard to the Springboks. Don’t be against Lions No 10 Hendrikse combining with his elder brother...
Boks to drop Vermeulen for Pumas test - report
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks are set to drop veteran forward Duane Vermeulen for their Rugby Championship clash against Argentina in Buenos Aires on Saturday, according to reports. Vermeulen...
