Siya Kolisi returns in a new look Springbok side to face Argentina
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRassie Erasmus, the SA Rugby director of rugby, unleashed a new-look team to take on the Pumas on Wednesday, packed with players looking to secure a place in South Africa’s Rugby World Cup squad. Eighteen...
Erasmus shuffles his pack for Pumas test
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa are on course to lift the Rugby Championship title for the first time since Argentina joined the competition in 2011 with a bonus-point victory securing top spot. Springbok...
Jesse Kriel reflects on what Sonny Bill Williams said to him after the 2015 RWC Semi Final loss
5 years ago by Rugby DumpJesse Kriel has spoken about the character of Sonny Bill Williams following the semi-final loss for the Springboks at the 2015 Rugby World Cup. The two sides meet again this weekend and then in their opening...
A statistical look at the second round of Rugby Championship matches
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn the second round of the Rugby Championship, South Africa will attempt to achieve a feat against New Zealand they have managed just twice. New Zealand may have beaten Argentina by just four...
Duane Vermeulen to lead the Springboks against New Zealand
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExperienced No 8 Duane Vermeulen will lead the Springboks against the All Blacks on Saturday, when the two traditional rivals clash in Wellington in the second round of the shortened 2019 Castle Lager...
Springboks name squad to travel to New Zealand
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks have confirmed a touring squad of 36 players for their Rugby Championship matches against New Zealand and Argentina in the next three weeks. SA Rugby Director of Rugby, Rassie Erasmus,...
Rugby Championship Team of Round One
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks and All Blacks got their Rugby Championship campaigns off to winning starts with the Springbok comprehensively beating the Wallabies while the All Blacks survived a big scare against the...
Player Ratings: Springboks v Wallabies
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks claimed their first victory of 2019 claiming a 35-17 victory over Australia with debut scrumhalf scoring a brace as they picked up a bonus point. Here our ratings from the encounter. Springboks 1....
Huge battle up front and a fast finish? Dissecting of the Springboks and Wallabies line ups
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks and Wallabies face off at Ellis Park for the first time in almost 11 years with the Wallabies going in search of their first win at the iconic stadium since 1963. Saturday's test...
Springboks Name Team To Face The Wallabies
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExperienced lock Eben Etzebeth was on Wednesday named as Springbok captain for Saturday’s first Rugby Championship match against Australia in Johannesburg, while Rynhardt Elstadt (loose forward)...
