Springbok legend retires after World Cup win
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEarlier today it was confirmed that double Rugby World Cup-winning No 8 Duane Vermeulen, and a former captain of Springbok team, would be retiring The 37-year-old Vermeulen’s illustrious...
SA Rugby in no rush to replace Nienaber as Erasmus steps in
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySA Rugby director of rugby Rassie Erasmus will take over the Springbok coaching reins until a new coach is found. This was confirmed by SA Rugby president Mark Alexander at OR Tambo airport on Tuesday...
Belief, commitment and confidence: How South Africa won Rugby World Cup 2023
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks’ journey to their record fourth Webb Ellis Cup was paved by the squad’s resilience and their ability to overcome adversity in France. “As a Springbok, you always believe...
Men’s Rugby World Cup 2023 – the numbers game
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe take a closer look at the stats behind some of the best individual performances during the tournament in France. All manner of records were broken at Rugby World Cup 2023, culminating in South Africa...
Ardie Savea named World Rugby Men's Player of the Year 2023
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand number eight Ardie Savea has been crowned World Rugby Men’s 15s Player of the Year in partnership with Mastercard, receiving the prestigious accolade at a star-studded World Rugby Awards...
South Africa: Rugby World Cup 2023 review
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAbiding memory Who knows if France’s Thomas Ramos would have converted Peato Mauvaka’s try from the touch-line - a tournament-leading 21 conversions suggests there's a good chance - but Cheslin...
South Africa win tense final to claim fourth Rugby World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa became the first nation to win four Rugby World Cup titles after holding off New Zealand in a dramatic final at Stade de France on Saturday. Four Handre Pollard penalties to two from Richie...
South Africa reaction (head coach Nienaber, captain Kolisi, Du Toit, Willemse, Kleyn, Fourie, Kriel, Pollard, Nche, De Allende)
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMIXED ZONE Damian de Allende, centre On how it feels: "It's incredible. I don't think it has sunk in yet. It was a tough old test match. These past three games have been quite tough mentally for us,...
Rugby World Cup 2023 final preview: New Zealand v South Africa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEverything you need to know about New Zealand v South Africa in the Rugby World Cup 2023 final at Stade de France, on Saturday, 28 October. The two three-time champions and the current top two men’s...
RWC Match Day Programme New Zealand vs South Africa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn a tournament where the praises of the north were sung far and wide. Echoes of a first Northern Hemisphere victory since the heroics of Johnny Wilkinson's Engand side in 2003. However, much like most...
