Springboks switch to Test mode in Durban
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks made the big switch to Test mode on Wednesday as they returned to the training field in Durban at the first of two preparation camps this month to kick into gear for the international season. This...
Springboks return to business with two preparation camps
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks will assemble in Durban in May for two preparation camps with the purpose of getting their on-and-off-field structures in place for the 2023 international season. The first camp...
Springboks mix it up for final Test of 2022
2 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...
Jasper Wiese returns as Springboks show minor switches for Italy
2 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...
Last time they faced off: Rugby World Cup 2019: South Africa 49-3 Italy
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCheslin Kolbe claimed a try double as South Africa eased to a 49-3 bonus-point thumping of 14-man Italy to stand on the brink of the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals. Italy could...
Autumn Nations Series Team of the Week - Round Two
2 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...
France vs SA: Boks face ultimate test in Marseille
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt is a contest that has been in the minds French and South African rugby fans for many months already and is set to finally materialise at Stade Velodrome in Marseille on Saturday evening. The...
Boks make switches for France with Libbok on bench
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer SA Under-20 flyhalf Manie Libbok has been included on the Springbok bench for Saturday’s Test against France in Marseille as head coach Jacques Nienaber named a team showing five changes and...
Experienced Boks look to settle score against Ireland 5 years on
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe walls of the Aviva Stadium are set to rattle on Saturday evening as the World Champion Springboks cross swords an Irish outfit which has been making waves in the rugby world of late. Earlier...
Kolbe returns in settled Springbok team to face Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCheslin Kolbe will play his first Test at fullback when he makes a return to the Springbok team for the first time since July in a settled team to face the top-ranked team in the world, Ireland, at the...
