Last time they faced off: England vs South Africa
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMarcus Smith nailed a last-gasp penalty as England rounded out their November internationals with a 27-26 win over South Africa in a barnstorming Twickenham Test. Making only a third Test start,...
Finn Russell set for Premiership switch?
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFinn Russell could leave Racing 92 at the end of the season with Bath now reportedly entering the race for his signature. Reports from the Daily Mail and Sunday Times say that Bath...
Springboks mix it up for final Test of 2022
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber made eight changes and two positional switches to his matchday squad to face England at Twickenham on Saturday in the final Castle Lager Outgoing Tour clash, with a handful...
Kolisi on Racing 92's radar
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok captain Siya Kolisi could be turning out in the Racing 92 jersey after the conclusion of the 2023 World Cup. The 31 year-old Kolisi, who led South Africa to their third World Cup title...
Springboks seek consistency after outplaying Italy
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber and captain Siya Kolisi praised their team’s effort as they outplayed Italy 63-21 at Stadio Luigi Ferreraris in Genoa on Saturday in their third Castle Lager Outgoing...
Jasper Wiese returns as Springboks show minor switches for Italy
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJasper Wiese (No 8) returns to a Springbok starting lineup which features new lock and centre pairings for Saturday’s third Outgoing Tour match against Italy in Genoa, as coach Jacques Nienaber made...
Autumn Nations Series Team of the Week - Round Two
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAnother thrilling weekend of the Autumn Nations Series has come to an end, with the Northern Hemisphere claiming huge scalps. Ireland defeated Fiji 35-17 at the Aviva, but at the same...
Nienaber praises Boks’ attitude after narrow defeat to France
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber praised his team’s attitude and effort following their narrow 30-26 defeat against France at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille on Saturday in the Outgoing Tour, and...
Les Bleus dramatically extend winning streak as both teams see red
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySipili Falatea crossed over late on to snatch a 30-26 victory for France in a topsy-turvy tussle with fellow heavyweights South Africa. France made it a record-extending...
Stats and facts: France v South Africa
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith less than 10 months to go to the Rugby World Cup hosts France welcome holders South Africa to Marseille on Saturday. Here's a look a few stats and facts ahead of their...
