The Rugby Championship 2021: The Breakdown - All Blacks on brink of title ahead of 100th Springboks showdown
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand are on the brink of landing the Rugby Championship title ahead of their 100th Test against holders South Africa in Townsville on Saturday. The All Blacks have been in a class of their...
Nienaber banks on experience for New Zealand Test
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber has recalled the experienced trio of Lood de Jager, Elton Jantjies and Frans Steyn for Saturday’s Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test against New Zealand in Townsville,...
Wallabies retain Mandela shield after bonus point victory over South Africa
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies have celebrated Michael Hooper's record 60th Test as captain in style, defeating South Africa 30-17 in front of a boisterous 38,215 crowd at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.Back-to-back...
Springboks make 3 changes to face Wallabies
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber opted for continuity in selection for their Rugby Championship clash against Australia in Brisbane on Saturday, making only three changes to his matchday squad –...
Janse van Rensburg out of Rugby Championship
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok lock Nicolaas Janse van Rensburg will miss the remainder Championship after being forced to withdraw from the squad due to personal reasons. Janse van Rensburg, who made his...
Springbok Player Ratings v Australia
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia got the better of world champions South Africa on Sunday thanks to the boot of the returning Quade Cooper. Cooper slotted a match winning conversion to claim a 28-26 victory...
Quade Cooper secures Wallabies opening Rugby Championship win on the Gold Coast
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies have defeated World Cup champions South Africa in a fairytale finish, to secure their first win of the 2021 eToro Rugby Championship in front of a vocal 15,191 crowd. Quade Cooper secured...
Vermeulen returns for Wallaby Test in Gold Coast
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDuane Vermeulen will make his first appearance for the Springboks since the 2019 Rugby World Cup final when South Africa resume their Rugby Championship campaign on Sunday against Australia at the CBUS...
The New Signings Each Top 14 Club Made During The Off Season
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe French Top 14 returns this weekend in a mouth-watering opening round of fixtures. Newly promoted Biarritz Olympique opening the competition against last season's semi-finalists Union...
How Toulon could line up with Cheslin Kolbe
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCheslin Kolbe is reportedly on his way to Toulon ahead of the 2021/22 season after a successful trophy-laden four-year stint at Toulouse. After securing a Top 14 and Champions Cup double with...
