Nienaber banks on experience for New Zealand Test
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber has recalled the experienced trio of Lood de Jager, Elton Jantjies and Frans Steyn for Saturday’s Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test against New Zealand in Townsville,...
Wallabies retain Mandela shield after bonus point victory over South Africa
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies have celebrated Michael Hooper's record 60th Test as captain in style, defeating South Africa 30-17 in front of a boisterous 38,215 crowd at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.Back-to-back...
Springboks make 3 changes to face Wallabies
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber opted for continuity in selection for their Rugby Championship clash against Australia in Brisbane on Saturday, making only three changes to his matchday squad –...
Springbok Player Ratings v Australia
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia got the better of world champions South Africa on Sunday thanks to the boot of the returning Quade Cooper. Cooper slotted a match winning conversion to claim a 28-26 victory...
Quade Cooper secures Wallabies opening Rugby Championship win on the Gold Coast
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies have defeated World Cup champions South Africa in a fairytale finish, to secure their first win of the 2021 eToro Rugby Championship in front of a vocal 15,191 crowd. Quade Cooper secured...
Vermeulen returns for Wallaby Test in Gold Coast
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDuane Vermeulen will make his first appearance for the Springboks since the 2019 Rugby World Cup final when South Africa resume their Rugby Championship campaign on Sunday against Australia at the CBUS...
South Africa increase lead at top of World Rugby Men’s Rankings
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa’s lead at the top of the World Rugby Men’s Rankings is back to over five points following their second victory in as many tests against Argentina in the Rugby Championship. Here...
PLAYER RATINGS: Argentina 10-29 South Africa
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa are now unbeaten for five consecutive Rugby Championship matches for the first time since 2009 following Saturday's 29-10 defeat of Argentina. A first half dictated by the boot of...
Pollard perfect from the tee as Springboks power to victory
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa secured consecutive Rugby Championship wins over Argentina as they controlled a scrappy contest in Gqeberha. South Africa are now unbeaten for five consecutive Rugby Championship...
Watch: Willie Le Roux's workrate to assist Makazole Mapimpi
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWillie Le Roux brilliantly assisted the first try of the Rugby Championship clash between South Africa and Argentina. The Springbok fullback sprinted into position to receive a pass from Handre...
