Bok fire still burning bright for Jantjies
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok scrumhalf Herschel Jantjies, who will play in his 26th Test when he lines up next to flyhalf Handre Pollard against Australia at the Optus Stadium in Perth on Sunday, said the “fire was...
Erasmus: “We’ve still got a series to win”
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyA delighted Rassie Erasmus shrugged off suggestions that his team had clinched a series victory over New Zealand following Saturday’s win at the FNB Stadium in Soweto. The 29-24 victory gave...
By the numbers: All Blacks set for first Test against South Africa
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks head to Ellis Park on Saturday for Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry, with New Zealand’s ball-in-hand attack set to meet South Africa’s physicality. Here's...
De Allende strikes 100 in RGR opener against New Zealand
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok centre Damian de Allende will become the 10th player in history to earn 100 Test caps for South Africa when the Boks meet the All Blacks in the opening game of the inaugural Castle Double Malt...
Rassie Erasmus delays Springboks team announcement for All Blacks’ series opener
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbySA Rugby has confirmed when Rassie Erasmus will name his Springboks team for the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Test series opener against the All Blacks. South Africa and New Zealand face-off at...
Champions Kobe confirm World Cup winner as Dave Rennie’s successor
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyLeague One champions Kobe Steelers have today confirmed the appointment of World Cup-winning All Black Andy Ellis as former head coach Dave Rennie’s successor in Hyogo. RugbyJP.com first...
Nations Championship: Round 3 Preview
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter two rounds of relentless cross-hemisphere battling, the inaugural Nations Championship Southern Series reaches its dramatic, decisive crescendo. The Northern and Southern Hemispheres are locked...
Boks dig deep to beat Scotland in Pretoria
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks outlasted and eventually outplayed Scotland to win a pulsating Nations Championship match by 42-28 (half-time 14-14) at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday, scoring a 10th consecutive Test win on...
South Africa 45-21 England: Borthwick's men thrashed in Nations Championship opener
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa began their Nations Championship campaign in style as they ran in seven tries during a comprehensive 45-21 triumph over England at Ellis Park Stadium. Blistering starts in...
Nations Championship: Round 1 Report
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 1 of the Nations Championship saw both hemispheres come out with 3 wins a piece, with South Africa leading the Southern Hemisphere table following their dominant display against England at Ellis...
