Huge battle up front and a fast finish? Dissecting of the Springboks and Wallabies line ups
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks and Wallabies face off at Ellis Park for the first time in almost 11 years with the Wallabies going in search of their first win at the iconic stadium since 1963. Saturday's test...
Wallabies name mixed bag for Rugby Championship opener in South Africa
7 years ago by The GuardianIsi Naisarani named to make international debutJames Slipper to make his return to Test rugbyThe Wallabies have covered all bases in their side to face South Africa in Saturday’s opening Rugby Championship...
White and Slipper start on their returns to test rugby
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies coach Michael Cheika has confirmed his side for their opening Test of 2019 against South Africa, with Isi Naisarani named for his debut. The Melbourne Rebels backrower is set to become...
Thursday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTen Changes To Fiji's Starting XV Fiji Rugby Head Coach John McKee has named his Flying Fijians side for their final Pacific Series Test match against the Maori All Blacks...
Revealed: James O'Connor requested clause in his new Wallabies deal
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySet for a first Wallabies appearance in six years, James O'Connor has agreed a contract that includes behavioural clauses. James O'Connor insisted on including behavioural clauses in his Rugby...
Meet the new Springboks
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing the team announcement from Rassie Erasmus with his squad to face Australia on Saturday, he has confirmed an unfamiliar trio in the nation's matchday squad list. We take...
The Bulls recruit another former player for the 2020 Super Rugby season
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Bulls have continued their recruitment for next season with another former player returning to the franchise from France. Former Springbok and Super Rugby winning lock Juandre Kruger...
Springboks Name Team To Face The Wallabies
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExperienced lock Eben Etzebeth was on Wednesday named as Springbok captain for Saturday’s first Rugby Championship match against Australia in Johannesburg, while Rynhardt Elstadt (loose forward)...
Sharks & Bulls look to bounce back in round two of the Currie Cup
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe headed are headed into the second weekend of the Currie Cup and while it is still early doors, a team like Western Province could stamp their authority on the competition. The men from the...
Guinness PRO14 Season To Kick Off On South African Soil For The First Time
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsIn 72 days South Africa will raise the curtain on the new Guinness PRO14 campaign when the Toyota Cheetahs host 2015 champions Glasgow Warriors in Bloemfontein on September 27. All five unions within the...
