Rotational changes as Springboks eye Twickenham win
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber named Handré Pollard and Cobus Reinach in a fresh halfback pairing and recalled Lood de Jager at lock in three changes to his starting team for the final Test of...
The full list of 2021 World Rugby Awards Nominations
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has released the full list of nominations for the 2021 World Rugby Awards. The Rugby public can now cast their votes for six of the prestigious World Rugby Awards 2021 categories...
Springbok Player Ratings v Scotland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo tries from Makazole Mapimpi helped the Springboks to a 30-15 win over Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday. The World Champions were tested by Gregor Townsend's side, with captain Stuart Hogg...
Three big Springbok milestones in Edinburgh
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFranco Mostert and Jesse Kriel will earn their 50th Test caps when the Springboks line up against Scotland in Edinburgh on Saturday as Elton Jantjies and Willie le Roux return to the starting team,...
Autumn Nations Team of the Week
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA thrilling weekend of international rugby in Europe has come to an end, and it's time to pick the Ultimate Rugby Autumn Nations Team of the Week. A doubleheader kicked things off with...
Were South Africa robbed with the disallowed Makazole Mapimpi try?
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa scored a try off a poor Reinach kick only to be called back, but was it the right call? Analysis on the passage of play says otherwise. One thing that is incredible is the work by Lukhanyo...
Willemse, Kriel and Jantjies to start against Wales
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDamian Willemse, Jesse Kriel and Herschel Jantjies will start against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday as Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber made four changes to his matchday squad that defeated the All Blacks...
Moerat earns Springbok call-up for UK tour
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer SA Schools and Junior Springbok captain Salmaan Moerat has earned his first Springbok call-up in a squad of 32 players named by Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber on Tuesday for the Castle Lager Outgoing...
All Blacks denied Rugby Championship Grand Slam in sensational finish
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2021 Rugby Championship saved its best match until last as South Africa edged out New Zealand in an absolute thriller. South Africa's Elton Jantjies nailed...
Watch: Lukhanyo Am's INSANE behind the back pass
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok centre Lukhanyo Am set up a superb try for Damian de Allende against New Zealand. He threw this wonderful pass behind his back to Sbu Nkosi who set up de Allende for the score. LUKHANYO...
