Lukhanyo, Zain and Nadine receive ultimate peer recognition
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn a landmark moment for professional rugby players in South Africa, three players have been recognised by their peers with Players’ Player of the Year awards. Since its inception...
Duane Vermeulen on Winning the World Cup with the Springboks!
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDuane Vermeulen has developed himself into one of the best players in the world and a key piece to the 2019 world cup winning Springboks. In this week's episode of The Open Side, the veteran forward discusses...
The last time the Springboks beat the All Blacks in South Africa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUnder-fire All Blacks head coach Ian Foster will be looking to defend an impressive away record against Springboks. New Zealand suffered a home series defeat to Ireland, a first in...
RANKED: The countries with the most test centurions
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAn elite group of 80 men's international players have reached the incredible milestone of 100 test caps. Even some of the most talented players who have graced the rugby pitch...
Milestones for Etzebeth, Mbonambi as Nienaber makes changes for Wales decider
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber made 11 changes to his starting lineup for the team’s Castle Lager Incoming Series decider against Wales in Cape Town on Saturday as Eben Etzebeth earns his 100th Test...
Etzebeth to become youngest Springbok centurion
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA vigorous roar will ascend from the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday when the burly frame of one of the city’s and country’s favourite sons takes the field ahead of his teammates. Eben...
Take on Tomorrow Player In Focus Series – Cornal Hendricks Is All Heart For The Game He Loves
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUnited Rugby Championship and Roc Nation Sports International recently launched the ‘Player in Focus’ content series which aims to inspire change through the voice of its players. The...
Kolisi scoops top SA Rugby Award for 2021
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySiya Kolisi is the SA Rugby Player of the Year for 2021, after the popular Springbok captain garnered the most votes for his performances during a tough season, while the exciting Aphelele Fassi underlined...
Stats & Facts: South Africa v New Zealand
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa and New Zealand face off in the final match of the Rugby Championship on Saturday. We take a look at some of the stats and facts ahead of the clash. 688 - Beauden Barrett...
Nché, Wiese drafted in for Boks’ closing Rugby Champs clash
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber made two injury-enforced changes to his matchday squad for their final Castle Lager Rugby Championship clash against the All Blacks in Gold Coast, with Ox Nché earning...
