SA teams' rude awakening in Europe
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe four South African sides in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship were given a baptism of fire on the opening weekend of the new competition, with only the Emirates Lions getting a victory in the Northern...
Ruan Pienaar makes his Sharks return against Munster
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sharks open their account in the United Rugby Championship against Munster on Saturday evening. Head coach Sean Everitt has backed continuity into this history-making rugby event in the...
Everything you need to know ahead of the Currie Cup Final
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Currie Cup will reach a thrilling conclusion in Pretoria on Saturday when the Bulls aim to win the title for the second consecutive season in a repeat of the 2020 final against the Sharks at Loftus...
Currie Cup Round-Up
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere is no place to hide in the Carling Currie Cup as the three visiting sides made life tough for their hosts this weekend, with the New Nation Pumas, Vodacom Bulls and Tafel Lager Griquas victorious. The...
10 Players Released from Springboks Squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing their announcement for the team to face the British and Irish Lions on Saturday, Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has confirmed 10 players who have been released from the squad. In...
Springbok milestone for Pollard in opener against Lions
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHandré Pollard will earn his 50th cap in the momentous opening Test between the Springboks and the British & Irish Lions at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday – the first of three internationals...
Elton Jantjies captains new-look SA ‘A’ team
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber made wholesale changes to South Africa ‘A’ for their clash against the Vodacom Bulls at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday, with flyhalf Elton Jantjies leading the...
The Five Sharks' Players Who Pose The Biggest Threat To The B&I Lions
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British and Irish Lions face the Sharks on Wednesday evening at Ellis Park (6pm, BST) in what is their second tour match in South Africa. While Warren Gatland's side cruised to a comfortable...
How the Springboks could line up against Georgia
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJacques Nienaber takes control of his first test match as the Springboks head coach on Friday when the World Champions take on Georgia. Having taken over from Rassie Erasmus after the...
The Eight uncapped players in the Springboks squad for the Lions Series
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrans Steyn and Morné Steyn are in line to experience the rare honour of facing the British & Irish Lions for a second time after being named in a dynamic Springbok squad featuring several Rugby...
