Latest World Rankings: New Zealand’s one-week reign at the top comes to an end
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand’s one-week reign at the top of the World Rugby Men’s Rankings is over after they were beaten for the first time in this year's Rugby Championship in Robina on Saturday. Elton...
Nienaber apologises for water-boy incident
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok boss Jacques Nienaber has taken responsibility for directing the team’s water-boy to query a decision of the touch judge. The water-boy was seen walking down the touchline...
Nienaber applauds bench impact and explains early front row substitutions
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber said their 31-29 win over New Zealand in the final Lager Rugby Championship match of 2021 will provide some valuable momentum for South Africa during the forthcoming...
All Blacks denied Rugby Championship Grand Slam in sensational finish
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2021 Rugby Championship saved its best match until last as South Africa edged out New Zealand in an absolute thriller. South Africa's Elton Jantjies nailed...
The Rugby Championship: Springboks stand in the way of All Blacks clean sweep
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand have dominated the Rugby Championship and face South Africa in their final match looking for an 11th consecutive win. South Africa will attempt to deny...
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...
Scotland Women get double World Rugby Rankings boost
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland’s dramatic 20-18 win over Ireland in the Rugby World Cup 201 Europe Qualifier in Parma on Sunday has sent them up to ninth position in the World Rugby Women’s Rankings,...
Nienaber, Kolisi applaud Bok effort in Townsville
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok head coach Jacques Nienaber and captain Siya Kolisi applauded the effort of their team in Saturday's Castle Lager Rugby Championship match against the All Blacks and said the result could have...
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...
Jasper Wiese citing dismissed
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA SANZAAR Judicial Committee Hearing has found Springboks' Jasper Wiese not guilty of contravening Law 9.12 after he was citied after a Rugby Championship match at the weekend. Jasper...