World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year nominees announced
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThree countries are represented in the nominees for the World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year 2019 award. The nominees for this prestigious award, now in its fifth year, are Joe...
Springboks without star man Kolbe for semi-final clash
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPowerful winger Sbu Nkosi has been drafted into the Springbok starting line-up for Sunday’s gripping Rugby World Cup semi-final against Wales at the Yokohama International Stadium Nkosi...
Kolbe and Jantjies expected to be fit for Japan clash
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCheslin Kolbe and Herschel Jantjies are expected to be fit for South Africa's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against Japan on Sunday. Livewire wing Kolbe missed the 66-7 rout of Canada last Tuesday...
Is Reinach and Snyman Starting to Put Pressure on Rassie?
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints star Cobus Reinach and Blue Bulls hardman RG Snyman put in massive performances on Tuesday as the Springboks thumped Canada 66-7 at the Kobe Misaki Stadium. .@Springboks...
Springboks make changes for Canada clash
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa have made 13 changes to their starting side to face Canada at the Rugby World Cup on Tuesday. After losing to the All Blacks in their opener, the Springboks have claimed comfortable...
Springboks call up Willemse as stars of Namibia win keep places
5 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...
Schalk Brits starts in the back row and leads the Boks against Namibia
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa coach Rassie Erasmus has named his team for the Pool B match against Namibia at City of Toyota Stadium on Saturday, 28 September: The Springboks have rotated their squad for Saturday’s...
Vermeulen hits 50 as the Springboks name team to face the All Blacks
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus has named an unchanged matchday 23 for their first World Cup match against the All Blacks in Yokohama on Saturday. The Springboks will field an unchanged...
Five breakthrough talents to watch in Japan
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan, we look at five young players capable of making their mark on the international stage. The Rugby World Cup is the greatest...
Japan unable to repeat 2015 shock as Makazole Mapimpi bags a hat-trick in final warm-up
5 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...
