Nienaber to announce World Cup squad today
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber faces major selection issues regarding the forwards to take to the World Cup, former Bok captain John Smit says. All will be revealed today when Nienaber announces his...
Boks on track for RWC with morale-boosting win in Buenos Aires
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks proved they are on track with their Rugby World Cup preparations as they delivered a strong second-half performance to overpower Argentina 24-13 in the first of three warm-up games at Velez...
Match Day Programme: Argentina vs. South Africa II
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa are bidding for an eighth consecutive victory over Argentina after wins in Salta and Pretoria in 2019, Port Elizabeth twice in 2021, Buenos Aires and Durban in 2022 and Johannesburg in the...
Mbonambi captains Boks in Buenos Aires as Steenekamp makes debut
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi will captain the national team for first time on Saturday when he leads a new-look combination against Argentina in Buenos Aires in the first of three Rugby World Cup warm-up...
Pumas fullback Mallia cited after Springboks' Williams 11-second KO
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina fullback Juan Cruz Mallia has been cited after his high hit on scrum-half Grant Williams during Sunday's (AEST) defeat. Mallia collected Williams high in the first 11 seconds of...
Argentina grind gives Springboks Rugby World Cup taster, says Nienaber
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber likened his team’s hard-fought 22-21 Castle Lager Rugby Championship victory over Argentina on Saturday to a typical Rugby World Cup arm wrestle. The Springboks...
Elton Jantjies released as Springboks name team to travel to Argentina
2 years ago by Ultimate Rugbypringbok coach Jacques Nienaber named a squad of 26 players for the trip to Buenos Aires for their opening Rugby World Cup warm-up game on Saturday, 5 August, with several players who did not feature against...
Potential for big movement in World Rugby Men’s Rankings
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWhile Ireland are safe in their position as the number one team in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini the jockeying for positions below them will intensify this weekend. With the...
Boks ready to give everything in “special” SA farewell game
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok captain Duane Vermeulen and assistant coach Mzwandile Stick stressed the importance of closing off the home leg of their 2023 season on a high note before the team enters their Rugby World Cup...
Match Day Programme: South Africa vs. Argentina
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks will be hoping the Wallabies can cause an upset in the first fixture of the day when they take on the All Blacks. An Australian win will grant the Springboks an opputunity to snatch the...
