8 Key moments from South Africa v New Zealand
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAn electrifying match between rugby’s two biggest rivals. South Africa faced New Zealand in the fourth round of the Rugby Championship in Cape Town. Here we highlight some key moments from...
Moodie, Hendrikse back as Boks change up for NZ
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyCanan Moodie (wing) and Jaden Hendrikse (scrumhalf) make their first appearances in the Springbok jersey since the 2023 Rugby World Cup on Saturday while double RWC winners Willie le Roux (fullback) and...
'Job not done' for Springboks after All Blacks triumph, says Kolisi
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa captain Siya Kolisi warned his team the job is far from done despite them rallying for a thrilling victory over New Zealand in the Rugby Championship on Saturday. The Springboks secured a...
Human: Boks expecting NZ backlash in Cape Town
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok assistant coach Daan Human said on Monday they expected a massive fightback from New Zealand in Cape Town on Saturday as the teams battle it out for the Freedom Cup in their second successive...
'We never panicked' Siya Kolisi
1 year ago by Ultimate Rugbypringbok captain Siya Kolisi praised the composure of his teammates for a remarkable come-from-behind Castle Lager Rugby Championship victory over New Zealand at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday. The...
SA player ratings vs NZ
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks bounced back after trailing the whole match, to secure a win in Johannesburg. Here we look at the player rankings 15 – Aphelele Fassi 6 The Springboks fulback made a try saving...
Kolisi: “The South African fans drive us”
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok captain Siya Kolisi was thrilled to face their arch-rivals New Zealand in Johannesburg in their first home game of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship on Saturday, and said the fans are a huge...
Dream come true for Dixon to face the All Blacks
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok flanker Ben-Jason Dixon described the opportunity to face the All Blacks on Saturday as "a dream come true" and he said he was relishing every moment of being part of the national set-up. Dixon...
Etzebeth cleared to play against All Blacks
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok lock Eben Etzebeth has been cleared to face New Zealand at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday after completing all the training sessions this week and has been drafted onto the replacements bench...
Wiese returns as Boks change nine for NZ clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJasper Wiese makes his first appearances of the season in a team featuring a new locking combination as Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus rang the changes for the Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test against...