Five Players to Watch in the URC this weekend
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHacjivah Dayimani (DHL Stormers) His surname means “diamond” in Zulu and the 25-year-old No 8 is certainly a jewel in the crown of the URC champions. He was inspired to take up rugby...
Match Preview: Sharks make debut against Harlequins
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySharks make their Heineken Champions Cup bow on Saturday with a tough opening fixture against Tabai Matson’s Harlequins at Hollywoodbets Kings Park. Cell C Sharks will face a stern...
Jones has ability to lead England to World Cup glory, says South Africa great Habana
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBryan Habana has defended Eddie Jones' record as England head coach, suggesting he could finally break his World Cup duck at next year's 2023 tournament. The Australian will see his side conclude...
The Greatest South African Tries of the 2000s
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA countdown of South Africa’s greatest tries from the 2000s decade, a decade which included a Rugby World Cup victory in 2007. Featured in the video: Bryan Habana, Jaque Fourie, JP Pietersen.
A statistical look at Wayne Barnes' career ahead of his record-breaking 101st test match
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland’s Wayne Barnes will become the most-capped referee of all time when he takes charge of his 101st test match on 12 November when France meets South Africa in Marseille in the Autumn Nations...
All eyes on pocket-rocket Abrahams
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySharks speedster Thaakir Abrahams has shown opponents in the United Rugby Championship that what he lacks in size he more than makes up for in heart, pace and guile. The Cape-born pocket rocket,...
Join Bryan Habana and Jason Robinson in Paris to mark one year to go until RWC 2023
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith just one year to go, Mastercard ambassador Bryan Habana and Jason Robinson are in Paris to look ahead to RWC 2023 - and reminisce about playing against each other in that 2007 final.
Bryan Habana questions Bok selection tactics
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLegendary Springbok winger Bryan Habana has hung a question mark over Jacques Nienaber’s decision not to start Malcolm Marx in the second Test against the All Blacks, even when would-be starter Bongi...
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...
1, 999 caps: The most capped Test rugby XV of all time - by position
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAnother international test window has come and gone. A thrilling and historic July test window saw new additions to the test centurion club, and we take a look at what the most capped...
