Ugly win for Leinster and Sharks scrape home
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyUgly win delights Leinster’s Leo It’s now a magnificent seven for league leaders Leinster Rugby who just keep on winning. You wondered if they might finally have found their...
URC Round 7 Preview
4 days ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow Warriors v Scarlets, 7.35pm, Friday Blair Murray’s hectic start to the season continues as he goes straight back into the Scarlets team for the clash with the BKT URC champions at...
Springboks scramble to triumph over England
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe South Africans had to absorb huge pressure from the Red Roses in a match where both sides had plenty of opportunities to seal the deal. Despite poor discipline that yielded a yellow card late in the...
Springbok Player Ratings
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks overcame England at the Allianz Stadium in London, here are our Springbok player ratings. 15 – Aphelele Fassi 6 – The fullback was tested a lot under the high...
5 Winners & Losers: South Africa team announcement
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa have announced their team to face Scotland on Sunday in the Autumn Nations Series, we take a look at some of the winners and losers from the team announcement. Winners: Eben...
Cameron Hanekom called up to replace double World Cup winner
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyCameron Hanekom earned his first call-up to the Springbok squad on Sunday after being drafted into national coach Rassie Erasmus’ 35-man group for the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour following the withdrawal...
Boks call up Grobbelaar and Louw for November tour
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyJohan Grobbelaar (hooker) and Wilco Louw (prop) were called up to the Springbok squad for the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour on Thursday, following the injury withdrawal of utility forward Jan-Hendrik Wessels. Wessels,...
Four RWC winners return as Boks name squad for November tour
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyFour Rugby World Cup winners, Damian Willemse (utility back), Andre Esterhuizen (centre), RG Snyman and Franco Mostert (both locks), will make a welcome return to the Springbok squad for the Castle Lager...
The Data Behind South Africa’s Rugby Championship Success
2 months ago by Jonny McCormickAfter back-to-back World Cup titles and a Lions series victory, South Africa added to their recent trophy collection by claiming the 2024 Rugby Championship title. This current crop of Springboks are...
Springboks seal the title in style
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks won the Castle Lager Rugby Championship for the first time in five years when they beat Argentina at Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit in commanding fashion on Saturday, with a 48-7 victory...
