Springboks mark return to action with commanding win
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThree weeks before starting their series with the British and Irish Lions, South Africa flexed their muscles with a 40-9 win over Georgia. South Africa marked their return to Test...
Springbok Player Ratings v Georgia
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJacques Nienaber started his tenure as Springbok coach on Friday with a six-try 40-9 victory over Georgia at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria. A slow start to the game saw the Springboks trail 5-9...
Springboks face Georgia for the first time in 18 years
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFriday will see an interesting turn-up for the books as the Springboks will host Georgia for the first time on South African soil. It is, in fact, a rivalry very much in its infancy as the...
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...
Lions' long-range kickers could be key to test success says Neil Jenkins
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish and Irish Lions assistant coach Neil Jenkins believes that his long-range kickers can be a major asset against the Springboks this summer. With Staurt Hogg and...
Who could replace Duane Vermeulen in the Springbok line up and why Coetzee was omitted
3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby'We are fearing for the worst.' Those were the words of Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus when queried about Duane Vermeulen's injury after the announcement of the Springbok squad to play...
Montpellier edge out Leicester Tigers to claim second Challenge Cup title
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe sides traded four tries, but it was the stunning match-winner from Montpellier centre Johan Goosen that secured a second Challenge Cup title for the French outfit. Wing Vincent Rattez had scored the...
Challenge Cup Final: Teams and Preview
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers and Montpellier clash in the Challenge Cup Final on Friday at Twickenham. Leicester saw off Connacht Rugby, Newcastle Falcons and Ulster Rugby en route to a first final...
Clash of the Challenge Cup Titans: Leicester vs Montpellier
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe final of the Challenge Cup will be a hot contest between the men of Leicester and those of Montpellier. Leicester ousted Ulster in the semi-final to gain entrance into the grand showpiece,...
Bryan Habana picks his Springbok team to face the British and Irish Lions
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok legend Bryan Habana has picked his Springbok XV to face the British and Irish Lions. The World Cup winner in 2007 was asked by World Rugby's 'The Wrap' to select his XV to...
