sa

Hanekom to earn first Springbok cap

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jaden and Jordan Hendrikse – the 36th set of Springbok brothers – have been paired at halfback for the season’s final Test against Wales in the last match of the Castle Lager Outgoing...

What happened the last time Wales met the Springboks

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Earlier this year, South Africa picked up victory in their first Test match since October's Rugby World Cup final, beating Wales 41-13 at Twickenham in a weekend of the summer internationals. As the two...

England vs South Africa: A statistical look

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

The second full round of fixtures in this year’s Autumn Nations Series saw a mix of tight clashes and resounding victories – we take a look at some of the key stats from the weekend. After...

Ireland vs Argentina: A statistical look

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

The second full round of fixtures in this year’s Autumn Nations Series saw a mix of tight clashes and resounding victories – we take a look at some of the key stats from the weekend. After...

Schmidt praises Tuipulotu threat

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Joe Schmidt has pinpointed the danger of his buoyant Wallabies having their British Isles 'grand slam' hopes dynamited by one of their own. Playing down growing hopes that his touring team could be on...

4 Australia XV stars to join Wallabies squad

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Wallabies have called Hamish Stewart, Darby Lancaster, Tom Hooper and Harry Hoopert into the squad ahead of the Scotland Test. The group will link up with the Test squad after featuring for Australia...

Nominees revealed for World Rugby Awards 2024

3 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has today revealed the shortlists for the prestigious World Rugby Awards 2024, which will be presented in Monaco on Sunday, 24 November. Following a stellar year for international rugby, the...

'What will be, will be' – Gatland will respect any decision on Wales future

3 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Warren Gatland accepts his future is out of his hands after Wales suffered a record-setting defeat to Australia. Wales were hammered 52-20 by the Wallabies in Cardiff on Sunday, as Australia scored eight...

Borthwick concedes 'these are painful days' after Springboks defeat

3 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Steve Borthwick was left "incredibly disappointed and frustrated" following England's defeat by South Africa, conceding "these are painful days". England suffered their fifth successive Test...

Autumn Nations Series TOTW

3 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Some great games this weekend with France beating the All Blacks by a points, the Springboks winning at HQ, Ireland beating Los Pumas and the Wallabies thumping Wales. Here is our Team of the Week   Tamaiti...