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Proud Nienaber credits players at end of “six tests"

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber praised his players after completing a run of matches that he described as “six tests” with a 29-10 victory over Argentina at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium...

Boks likely to be without PSDT for end of year tour

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

When the Springboks travel north to launch an assault on Wales, Scotland and England, it is likely that they will do so without the contributions of Pieter-Steph Du Toit, who is currently out with a shoulder...

Stats & Facts: Argentina v South Africa

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa and Argentina face off for the second time in the Rugby Championship this weekend.   We take a look at the stats and facts ahead of the clash.   Although South Africa are hosting...

Lood looks back on career as 50th cap approaches

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Saturday will mark a significant milestone in the career of Lood de Jager as the giant second row will win his 50th cap in the colours of his country.    It has not been the...

Hogg's wild nights in SA and prediction for the Boks

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland fullback Stuart Hogg has illustrated the events which led to him passing out in the airport departure lounge at the conclusion of the 2021 British & Irish Lions series in South Africa.    The...

Monye paints bleak picture of the Lions tour

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former British & Irish Lions winger Ugo Monye has given a very honest and bleak assessment of the recent 2021 British & Irish Lions tour.     Monye was, himself, part of the last...

Finn Russell questions Gatland's tactics

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland and British & Irish Lions flyhalf Finn Russell has spoken out about the tactics employed by Lions Head Coach Warren Gatland during the recent, unsuccessful tour of South Africa.    Speaking...

The Springbok players who made the most of their chance against Argentina

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa cruised to a comfortable 32-12 victory over Argentina in their opening Rugby Championship fixture.   Springboks head coach Jacques Nienaber made 10 alterations to his starting...

Stats & Facts: South Africa v Argentina

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A look at the head to head stats and facts for the second game of the Rugby Championship.   SOUTH AFRICA v ARGENTINA – NELSON MANDELA BAY STADIUM, PORT ELIZABETH – KO 17:05 (16:05...

The Rugby Championship 2021: All Blacks and Springboks authoritative at home

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand host Australia again, while Argentina go to world champions South Africa in the opening round of The Rugby Championship.   The Rugby Championship returns this weekend with a pair of...