Ranked: The Heaviest Test Packs This July
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe test season is back, and with all the squads locked in for July, we check the scales and see which team could field the heaviest pack. Taking the weights listed...
Why Duane Vermeulen has been left out of the Springboks squad and who can fill the void he leaves
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok head coach Jacques Nienaber named his squad for the upcoming international window with South Africa hosting Wales in a three-test match series. Nienaber named a group of 43 players with...
Duane Vermeulen misses out on Springboks' squad to face Wales
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaturday, 11 June 2022 Nienaber names squad for Castle Lager Incoming Series Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber announced his national squad on Saturday for the international season...
Kolisi scoops top SA Rugby Award for 2021
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySiya Kolisi is the SA Rugby Player of the Year for 2021, after the popular Springbok captain garnered the most votes for his performances during a tough season, while the exciting Aphelele Fassi underlined...
England to face Springboks without overseas stars this November - report
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok head coach Jacques Nienaber will reportedly be without some of his star players for South Africa's final end of year tour clash against England. According to the South African newspaper,...
Dream XV: The International stars of the new Japanese League
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe new Japanese club competition kicks off this weekend under the new name, the Japan Rugby League One. We take a look at the international stars that will light up the tournament in the top...
Springbok stars lead SA Rugby Awards nominations for 2021
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFive star Springboks – Lukhanyo Am, Damian de Allende, Eben Etzebeth, Siya Kolisi and Makazole Mapimpi – are up against each other for the coveted SA Rugby Player of the Year award for 2021...
World Rugby unveil the Men’s 15s Dream Team of the Year
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPlayers from eight nations have been selected in the Dream Team by the World Rugby Awards Panel with all four of the Men’s 15s Player of the Year nominees included. The players selected...
Autumn Nations Team of the Week
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe final weekend of test rugby in 2021 has come and gone. A thrilling weekend of action kicked off with an entertaining clash at Murrayfield, with Scotland beating Japan 29-20. At the...
Springbok Player Ratings v England
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa fell to a narrow 26-27 loss to England in their final test match of the year. Marcus Smith nailed a last-minute penalty to seal the victory for England as South Africa came narrowly...
