Lions omission still haunts Sexton
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLegendary Irish flyhalf Johnny Sexton has confessed that being overlooked for the 2021 Lions tour will stay with him forever. Sexton, who turned 36 in July, is back training with Leinster...
Vermeulen's never-say-die attitude
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter the bitter disappointment of missing out on the 2021 British & Irish Lions tour, Springbok number 8 Duane is ready to soldier on in the green & gold, with his sights firmly fixed on the Rugby...
Northampton Saints sign Springbok winger
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPacy Springbok winger Courtnall Skosan has been snapped up by Northampton Saints ahead of the 2021-22 Premiership season. Skosan, 30, has 12 Springbok caps to his name and...
Proud Nienaber credits players at end of “six tests"
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber praised his players after completing a run of matches that he described as “six tests” with a 29-10 victory over Argentina at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium...
Boks likely to be without PSDT for end of year tour
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWhen the Springboks travel north to launch an assault on Wales, Scotland and England, it is likely that they will do so without the contributions of Pieter-Steph Du Toit, who is currently out with a shoulder...
Stats & Facts: Argentina v South Africa
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa and Argentina face off for the second time in the Rugby Championship this weekend. We take a look at the stats and facts ahead of the clash. Although South Africa are hosting...
Sharks gear up for clash with Lions
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs the Carling Currie Cup reaches the penultimate round, the Cell C Sharks are gearing up for a tough battle against the Sigma Lions at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday afternoon. Cell C Sharks...
Lood looks back on career as 50th cap approaches
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaturday will mark a significant milestone in the career of Lood de Jager as the giant second row will win his 50th cap in the colours of his country. It has not been the...
The Lion with whom Hogg struck an unlikely friendship
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland and Lions fullback Stuart Hogg would have been forgiven for not expecting to strike up a friendship with controversial England captain Owen Farrell during the Lions tour to South Africa, however,...
Hogg's wild nights in SA and prediction for the Boks
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland fullback Stuart Hogg has illustrated the events which led to him passing out in the airport departure lounge at the conclusion of the 2021 British & Irish Lions series in South Africa. The...
