“It was a call made by the coaching staff" - Jacques Nienaber
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTheir motto of “not looking for excuses, but finding solutions” helped the Springboks on their way to a 2-1 win in the Lions Series, Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber said on Saturday after...
Gatland sheds light on kicking game-plan
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe entertainment factor of the rugby in the current British & Irish Lions series in South Africa has scored very poorly and fans have begun to seriously question the tactic which both sides are obviously...
Gatland believes emotional come-down may undo Boks
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish & Irish Lions boss Warren Gatland believes the biggest challenge facing the Springboks this weekend lies in their heads. Gatland said this week that it will be difficult for...
Graham Henry calls Lions series a "hard watch"
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer All Black and British & Irish Lions boss, Graham Henry, did not have very flattering comments when asked for his opinion on the current Lions tour of South Africa. Perhaps not...
Rhyno Herbst and JP Smith commit to Seattle
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo more players have signed long-term deals to stay with in Seattle. South African pair Rhyno Herbst and JP Smith have committed each committed to the Seawolves through the end of the 2024 Major League...
Sharks' owner has lawyers on standby to defend Rassie Erasmus
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMarco Massotti has thrown his weight behind SA Rugby and Rassie Erasmus saying that he has a team of lawyers ready to defend the Union and their Director of Rugby in their disciplinary hearing. On...
Gatland calls out Springboks for slowing tactics
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLions Head Coach Warren Gatland has called out South Africa on supposed ‘slowing down’ tactics which became a significant factor in the second Test. The Springboks triumphed...
Gatland chats selection and tactics
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs Warren Gatland rang the changes for the third and final Test on Saturday, the 57 year-old said that the goal would be to play more rugby than in the second Test which saw the Lions defeated...
Gatland's grievance with World Rugby
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDuring a recent press conference in the wake of the British & Irish Lions team announcement for the third and final Test, Warren Gatland expressed his disappointment with regard to World Rugby’s...
Nienaber discusses changes to team
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok Head Coach Jacques Nienaber has made three changes to the side which brought down Warren Gatland’s Lions last weekend, 27-9. Unfortunately for the Boks, tireless flanker...
