Jesse Kriel reflects on what Sonny Bill Williams said to him after the 2015 RWC Semi Final loss
7 years ago by Rugby DumpJesse Kriel has spoken about the character of Sonny Bill Williams following the semi-final loss for the Springboks at the 2015 Rugby World Cup. The two sides meet again this weekend and then in their opening...
Accessing the All Blacks openside options ahead of the Rugby World Cup
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMatt Todd is arguably one of the unluckiest All Black openside flanker with the Crusaders man's career starting while Richie McCaw was still donning the Crusaders red and All Blacks' black. Following...
“There’s a bit of emotion, but it’s controlled emotion.” - Duane Vermeulen
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDuane Vermeulen will captain the Springboks for the first time on Saturday when they take on the All Blacks in Wellington in what will also be his first match against the New Zealanders since the epic...
A statistical look at the second round of Rugby Championship matches
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn the second round of the Rugby Championship, South Africa will attempt to achieve a feat against New Zealand they have managed just twice. New Zealand may have beaten Argentina by just four...
Friday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby Rankings Permutations There could be plenty of movement in the World Rugby Rankings after this weekend's second round of The Rugby Championship. The Springboks head to Wellington...
World Rugby Rankings Permutations
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere could be plenty of movement in the World Rugby Rankings after this weekend's second round of The Rugby Championship. The Springboks head to Wellington in a replay of the clash from last...
Stats & Facts: Australia vs Argentina
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing their defeat to the Springboks last week, Australia will be hoping to shake off their bad Rugby Championship start with a home win against Argentina at their most successful venue,...
LIVE MATCH CENTRE: New Zealand v South Africa
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaturday will see Westpac Stadium host one of the most highly anticipated Rugby Championship matches in years, with South Africa traveling to Wellington to take on the All Blacks. FOLLOW THE CLASH...
Springboks training snippet gives glimpse into the art of stealing ball at the breakdown
7 years ago by Rugby DumpWellington is officially sold out as the All Blacks and Springboks get set to face off at the venue the visitors won at last year. Ahead of the match, we get to see a behind the scenes look at some of...
Thursday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStrong Fiji side named to face Japan Fijians Head Coach John McKee has secured a wealth of experience in his match-day 23-member squad for the opening round of the World Rugby Pacific Nations...
