Three of the most iconic upsets in test rugby
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji 27-30 Uruguay, Kamaishi Recovery Memorial Stadium, 25 September, 2019 The South American side had faced the Pacific Islanders four times in their history ahead of the 2019 Rugby World Cup, losing...
Jacques Nienaber chats about the 23 selected to face Tonga
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJacques Nienaber, head coach On the improvements he wants to see after the loss to Ireland: "Let’s take the result out of the way - we all know that we need to get a win and a bonus point. So let’s...
On this day in 2015: Japan stun South Africa at Rugby World Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan pulled off the greatest shock in Rugby World Cup history as they stunned mighty South Africa 34-32 at the Amex Stadium in Brighton on this day in 2015. Karne Hesketh’s 84th-minute try sealed...
Deon Fourie to become the oldest-ever Springbok debutant
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStormers' veteran Deon Fourie is in line to become the oldest-ever Springbok debutant this weekend against Wales. The 35-year-old earned his call up to the Springbok squad after an outstanding...
Dobson On The Brink Of Franchise History
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohn Dobson has entrusted players previously described as discards and journeymen with a United Rugby Championship campaign that has brought him within one win of becoming the most successful coach in...
Highly rated youngster to make his Stormers debut in United Rugby Championship playoff
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStormers Head Coach John Dobson has announced his team to face Edinburgh in the United Rugby Championship quarterfinal against Edinburgh on Saturday Dobson has thrown somewhat of a selection...
For Vintage Fourie Age Is Just A Number
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe United Rugby Championship has been brilliant in terms of allowing young talent a chance to consistently play at a high level, develop and impress national selectors. But there has been a beauty...
Boks 'Bomb Squad' altered, not defused
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA hallmark of the Springboks run to the Rugby World Cup title in 2019 was the now famed 'Bomb Squad' with Rassie Erasmus taking full advantage of South Africa's riches in the pack with a 6-2 spilt...
Why Nico Janse van Rensburg is one of the best selection calls from the Springboks
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJacques Nienebar and Rassie Erasmus sprang a few surprises when naming the first Springbok since the Rugby World Cup in Japan. The Springbok management team picked the entire Rugby World Cup-winning...
The 7 unluckiest players to miss out on the Springbok squad
3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby`Unsurprisingly, the entire 2019 Rugby World Cup-winning squad, except for the retired trio of Tendai Mtawarira, Francois Louw and Schalk Brits, and the injured Warrick Gelant, were named in Springbok head...
