SA player ratings vs NZ
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks bounced back after trailing the whole match, to secure a win in Johannesburg. Here we look at the player rankings 15 – Aphelele Fassi 6 The Springboks fulback made a try saving...
Kurt-Lee Arendse and Cameron Hanekom win big in Bulls awards
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyKurt-Lee Arendse, Cameron Hanekom, Neels Volschenk and Jakkie Cilliers headline an elegant evening of champions at the 2024 BBCo Annual Awards evening on the hills of Silverlakes. An evening graced by...
Etzebeth cleared to play against All Blacks
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok lock Eben Etzebeth has been cleared to face New Zealand at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday after completing all the training sessions this week and has been drafted onto the replacements bench...
Wiese returns as Boks change nine for NZ clash
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJasper Wiese makes his first appearances of the season in a team featuring a new locking combination as Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus rang the changes for the Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test against...
Kurt-Lee Arendse set to head to Japan
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Bulls have given Kurt-Lee Arendse approval to take up a short-term sabbatical to Japan which will see him miss most of the upcoming season. According to South African Sunday newspaper Rapport, the...
Can Australia turn tables on Springboks?
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa started as they mean to go on with their statement win over Australia last weekend, and they have now won their last three Test matches against the Wallabies by an average margin of 24.3 points. The...
Dixon and Snyman amongst the unlucky Springboks
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRassie Erasmus named a rather interesting and inclusive side to face Australia on Saturday. Although the team will see many fresh and young faces earn their oppurtunity to impress, there are still those...
Two more Springboks to earn starting debut
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMorne van den Berg (scrumhalf) and Ruan Nortje (lock) will earn their first Test starts in a Springbok team that shows 10 changes to the starting line-up for the Castle Lager Rugby Championship clash with...
Springboks humble Wallabies in Rugby Championship opener
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia proved no match for world champions South Africa as the Springboks eased to victory in their Rugby Championship opener. South Africa ended Joe Schmidt's unbeaten start as Australia coach...
6 Standout players from Australia v South Africa
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks opened their Rugby Championship campaign with a dominant 33-7 victory over the Wallabies. Let’s look at 6 standout players and their stats, from the game. Pieter-Steph...
