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The Rugby Championship 2021: Springboks imperious against Argentina

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With Australia and New Zealand's latest meeting called off, all eyes will be on South Africa and Argentina at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.   There will be two very different-looking sides when South...

Stats & Facts: Argentina v South Africa

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa and Argentina face off for the second time in the Rugby Championship this weekend.   We take a look at the stats and facts ahead of the clash.   Although South Africa are hosting...

The Weekend's World Rankings Permutations

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Argentina have the opportunity to climb the World Rugby Rankings this weekend.   Los Pumas face off against the Springboks in Port Elizabeth on Saturday at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium –...

Looking ahead to SA vs ARG: Second Test

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After the Pumas were sent away to lick their wounds resulting from the mauling they received at the hands of the Springboks last weekend, much interest will surround how they respond on Saturday for the...

The six players unlikely to feature for the Springboks this weekend

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa will once again face Argentina this weekend in their second test in the 2021 Rugby Championship following their 32-12 victory over Los Pumas in their tournament opener.   Jacques Nienaber...

Finn Russell questions Gatland's tactics

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland and British & Irish Lions flyhalf Finn Russell has spoken out about the tactics employed by Lions Head Coach Warren Gatland during the recent, unsuccessful tour of South Africa.    Speaking...

The Springbok players who made the most of their chance against Argentina

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa cruised to a comfortable 32-12 victory over Argentina in their opening Rugby Championship fixture.   Springboks head coach Jacques Nienaber made 10 alterations to his starting...

Mario Ledesma defends Springboks ahead of Rugby Championship opener

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Los Pumas head coach Mario Ledesma has dismissed suggestions that South Africa are 'boring'.   The Springboks' style of play has been criticised during the British and Irish Lions Series with...

Glasgow Warriors Squad Update

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With the start of new United Rugby Championship on the horizon, Glasgow Warriors have this week returned to Scotstoun to begin the second block of training ahead of the new campaign.       After...

Former international referee slams Lions tour

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former world referee chiefs Alain Rolland has given a scathing account of the latest British & Irish Lions series in South Africa after the Springboks defeated their rivals 2-1.    Writing...