Human: Boks expecting NZ backlash in Cape Town
2 years 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...
'It was heart in mouth' - Australia end Rugby Championship losing run
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia got their first win in the Rugby Championship since 2022, but they did not make things easy, leaving it until the last touch. Joe Schmidt admitted he was on edge before Australia ended...
Never-say-die Boks fight back to beat NZ in Jozi
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks played catch-up rugby for most of their Castle Lager Rugby Championship epic against New Zealand at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday, but came through at the end for the more than 60...
'We never panicked' Siya Kolisi
2 years 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
2 years 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...
Springbok game to go Free To Air in historic agreement
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn collaboration with SA Rugby and the Ministry of Sport, Arts & Culture, SuperSport concluded a once-off agreement to mark the landmark, giving the SABC the rights to broadcast the iconic Castle...
Kolisi: “The South African fans drive us”
2 years 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...
South Africa V New Zealand: Set-piece H2H
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa welcome New Zealand at Ellis Park on Saturday. This fixture dates to over 100 years ago and as always it is filled with lots of action. Ahead of this highly anticipated match let us have...
Wilson to lead as Stewart set to debut in La Plata
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGunnedah junior Harry Wilson will become the 90th Wallabies captain when he leads the side out against Argentina in La Plata on Saturday night (local time). The number eight has come through the Queensland...
World Rugby Rankings preview
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby published the ranking permutations for the second round of the Pacific Nations Cup 2024 and third round of The Rugby Championship 2024 this weekend. Permutation highlights: In all four...
