Rugby World Cup 2023 final preview: New Zealand v South Africa
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEverything you need to know about New Zealand v South Africa in the Rugby World Cup 2023 final at Stade de France, on Saturday, 28 October. The two three-time champions and the current top two men’s...
The BKT URC salutes its terrific Bok 12
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFor the BKT United Rugby Championship, they are the terrific 12. For the opposition, they’d be the terrifying 12. Whatever the description, those 12 Springboks who will play the All Blacks in Saturday’s...
Boks make two changes and bring in seven-one bench split for World Cup Final
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber made only two changes to his starting team for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final, recalling the 2019 final halfback pairing of Handré Pollard...
Pollard and De Klerk to start final - South Africa name team to play New Zealand
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has announced his squad to face New Zealand at Stade de France on Saturday, 28 October. South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has named his matchday 23 to face...
Danny Care hoping England’s World Cup efforts have won over disillusioned fans
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick’s men had came under fire before the tournament but were minutes away from reaching the World Cup final. Danny Care hopes a heartbreaking defeat by South Africa in Saturday’s...
Rugby World Cup semi-final review: All Blacks and Springboks set up record-breaking finale
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRecords will tumble at Stade de France, when two triple champions, New Zealand and South Africa, face one another for the Webb Ellis Cup. The Springboks have never lost a final, and are looking to become...
Deon Davids 'Springboks v All Blacks is always a special battle'
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from South Africa assistant coach Deon Davids on Sunday following his team's dramatic 16-15 win over England at Stade de France to reach the final of Rugby World Cup 2023. Deon Davids, assistant...
Bok Titans to spearhead Ireland's redemption
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAs Ireland grieves a disappointing 2023 Rugby World Cup exit, Steven Kitshoff is the embodiment of hope and revival for an Ulster team determined to bounce back in the 2023-24 BKT United Rugby Championship. Like...
Springbok coach Nienaber names unchanged team for semifinal against England
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber has shown faith in his match-winning Rugby World Cup quarterfinal squad by retaining the same starting XV and replacements’ bench for Saturday’s semifinal against...
Same again for Springboks in semi - South Africa name team to play England
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has announced his squad to play England in their Rugby World Cup 2023 semi-final at Stade de France on Saturday, 21 October. South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber...
