HIGHLIGHTS: Lions Vs Sharks
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMakazole Mapimpi scored a hattrick in his first game in 2022 as the Sharks claimed the bragging rights in this URC South African derby. The Lions started the game the brighter of the two sides...
Everything you need to know about the round 8 URC SA Derbies
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe first URC action of 2022 on South African soil takes place this weekend with two major derbies taking place in Johannesburg and Pretoria. The Emirates Lions, Cell C Sharks, DHL Stormers and...
England to face Springboks without overseas stars this November - report
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok head coach Jacques Nienaber will reportedly be without some of his star players for South Africa's final end of year tour clash against England. According to the South African newspaper,...
Midi Olympique's Team of the Year: Five Frenchman, Three All Blacks, One Irishman
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRenowned French bi-weekly rugby newspaper Midi Olympique have released their 2021 Team of the Year. The publication has included one Irishman, one Australian, one Scotsman, two South Africans,...
Springbok stars lead SA Rugby Awards nominations for 2021
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFive star Springboks – Lukhanyo Am, Damian de Allende, Eben Etzebeth, Siya Kolisi and Makazole Mapimpi – are up against each other for the coveted SA Rugby Player of the Year award for 2021...
World Rugby unveil the Men’s 15s Dream Team of the Year
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPlayers from eight nations have been selected in the Dream Team by the World Rugby Awards Panel with all four of the Men’s 15s Player of the Year nominees included. The players selected...
Six All Blacks, Four England Players & No Ireland Players In Rugby World's 20 Best Players
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySix All Blacks have been included in Rugby World magazine's top 20 list of 100 best players of 2021, with France's Antoine Dupont topping the list. The biennial countdown by the Magazine...
Mbonambi debuts as Springboks return for the Sharks
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi will make his Sharks debut against the Bulls in the United Rugby Championship clash at Jonsson Kings Park in Durban on Saturday. Head coach Sean Everitt...
ENG vs SA: Top stats performers - tackles, carries & more
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland enjoyed a last-gasp, 1-point victory over the World Champion Springboks at Twickenham on Saturday evening. It was a gigantic effort by the English pack who managed to gain parity with the Boks,...
Springbok Player Ratings v England
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa fell to a narrow 26-27 loss to England in their final test match of the year. Marcus Smith nailed a last-minute penalty to seal the victory for England as South Africa came narrowly...
