Springboks call up Willemse as stars of Namibia win keep places
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa have been forced to call up Damian Willemse to replace the injured Jesse Kriel in their Rugby World Cup squad, while the Springboks are keeping faith with three forwards who impressed against...
EXCLUSIVE: Omar Mouneimne analyses the Springboks' defensive structure
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyProfessional defence coach Omar Mouneimne has taken a look at the Springboks' defence and what makes it so effective. During the Springboks' successful Rugby Championship, Rassie...
"If you concede, I think, 11 penalties to two, you're going to struggle to beat New Zealand" - Rassie Erasmus
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA penalty count heavily in their favour was key to securing New Zealand victory over South Africa, according to Rassie Erasmus. Rassie Erasmus felt South Africa's Rugby...
Ratings: New Zealand v Sotuh Africa - Rugby World Cup
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks and Springboks met for the 99th time on Saturday as the two sides kicked off their respective Rugby World Cup campaigns. Nothing separated the two sides from their past...
Read proud of clinical All Blacks
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKieran Read was delighted New Zealand took the opportunities presented to them by errors from South Africa in the Rugby World Cup opener. Kieran Read was pleased with the clinical...
All Blacks punish Bok mistakes to kick off their title defence
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa started vibrantly but were put to the sword by New Zealand in an incredible first-half spell that changed the game. New Zealand were unforgiving as they...
The Miracle of Brighton - How beating the Springboks set the stage for Japan
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan were meant to stand no chance against mighty South Africa but sprang the biggest upset in Rugby World Cup history in Brighton. Shortly after breakfast on September...
Rugby World Cup: Pool B Preview
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyApart from Pool C this is the most talked about group with the current World Champions involved and up against a South African side that in the last 18 months have managed to claw their way back in contention....
How the Springboks could line up against New Zealand
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby World Cup officially kicks off on Friday with hosts Japan facing off against Russia as Jamie Joseph looks to get a win in their opening game, a feat England managed in 2015 against Fiji. However, the...
Japan unable to repeat 2015 shock as Makazole Mapimpi bags a hat-trick in final warm-up
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan were unable to repeat their shock 2015 Rugby World Cup success over South Africa, largely due to Makazole Mapimpi's hat-trick. Makazole Mapimpi scored a hat-trick as South...
