Lukhanyo Am to lead strong SA 'A' team to face B&I Lions
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber named 18 Rugby World Cup winners in a strong South Africa ‘A’ team captained by Lukhanyo Am for their clash with the British & Irish Lions in a Castle Lager...
The Five Sharks' Players Who Pose The Biggest Threat To The B&I Lions
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British and Irish Lions face the Sharks on Wednesday evening at Ellis Park (6pm, BST) in what is their second tour match in South Africa. While Warren Gatland's side cruised to a comfortable...
Nienaber full of praise for new speedsters
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJacques Nienaber follows in the footsteps of Rassie Erasmus in his first home test at the new head coach of the Springboks having named debutants on either wing. Sharks fullback Aphelele Fassi has...
How the Springboks could line up against Georgia
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJacques Nienaber takes control of his first test match as the Springboks head coach on Friday when the World Champions take on Georgia. Having taken over from Rassie Erasmus after the...
TOP 14 HIGHLIGHTS: Toulouse Vs La Rochelle
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyToulouse win back to back Top 14 titles as they beat La Rochelle. Poor conditions for the final meant it was settled by the boot and Ramos stepped up to the challenge with a great display as well as a...
WATCH: Cheslin Kolbe lands a monster drop kick in the Top 14 Final
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThomas Ramos bagged man of the match in the final with a fine kicking display in poor conditions but Cheslin Kolbe can not stay away from the action as he lands a huge drop goal in the match Cheslin...
Ntamack and Jalibert clash in Top 14 semi-final
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyToulouse and Bordeaux clash in the second Top 14 semi-final on Saturday with the clash between Romain Ntamack and Matthieu Jalibert headlining the encounter. The two French pivots go head to head...
Eight uncapped players named in the Springboks squad for Lions Series
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrans Steyn and Morné Steyn are in line to experience the rare honour of facing the British & Irish Lions for a second time after being named in a dynamic Springbok squad featuring several Rugby...
Stormers winger continues to be likened to Cheslin Kolbe after a 2 try man of the match performance
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Stormers fell to a narrow 31-27 loss against the Bulls on Friday in the Rainbow Cup despite the efforts of winger Edwill van der Merwe. Ruan Nortje scored the match-winner for the Bulls in...
Pieter-Steph du Toit picks his top 5 players in the world
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby World Cup-winning flanker and the 2019 World Player of the Year, Pieter-Steph du Toit has named the five players who he rates most highly at the moment. The Stormers and South African...
