Bryan Habana questions Bok selection tactics
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLegendary Springbok winger Bryan Habana has hung a question mark over Jacques Nienaber’s decision not to start Malcolm Marx in the second Test against the All Blacks, even when would-be starter Bongi...
All Blacks silence critics
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn an epic battle the All Blacks gain revenge for round one loss to get campaign back on track. The All Blacks scored early and late in their second Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test against the Springboks...
South Africa v New Zealand: Stats, Facts, Line Ups
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa and New Zealand face off for the 103rd time on Saturday as the old foes clash at the iconic Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg. We take a look at all the team, match, referee, and...
All Blacks aim to go big & go home
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe cauldron of Ellis Park is ready to receive a contest of notable ferocity and significance as whispers of the end of the mighty All Blacks’ traditional dominance of world rugby proliferate. The...
Four changes to New Zealand's starting XV to face South Africa at Ellis Park
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks head coach Ian Foster has named his side for the second Rugby Championship Test against South Africa at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg. Uncapped tighthead prop Fletcher...
Springbok Player Ratings v All Blacks
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa have end an eight-year wait for victory over the All Blacks in the Republic securing a comprehensive 26-10 victory. Kurt-Lee Arendse scored early in the first...
South Africa 26-10 New Zealand: Pollard and Marx masterclass guides Springboks to victory
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith Faf de Klerk injured in the opening exchanges, Handre Pollard held a steady hand to guide South Africa to victory over New Zealand. Handre Pollard stepped up to the plate in the...
South Africa v New Zealand: Stats, Facts, Line Ups
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa and New Zealand face off for the 102nd time on Saturday with the rivalry taken to a new destination, Nelspruit. Saturday's test will be just the fourth time South Africa...
Caleb Clarke returns to the All Blacks starting XV to face South Africa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks head coach Ian Foster has unveiled the match-day 23 for the opening Rugby Championship Test against South Africa at Mbombela Stadium. Samisoni Taukei’aho has been named...
All Blacks Name Rugby Championship Squad: Foster and Cane retained
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks coach Ian Foster has named the following squad for the 2022 edition of the Rugby Championship. The bulk of the Steinlager series squad has been retained as the All Blacks set their sights on...