Nienaber banks on experience for New Zealand Test
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber has recalled the experienced trio of Lood de Jager, Elton Jantjies and Frans Steyn for Saturday’s Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test against New Zealand in Townsville,...
Wallabies retain Mandela shield after bonus point victory over South Africa
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies have celebrated Michael Hooper's record 60th Test as captain in style, defeating South Africa 30-17 in front of a boisterous 38,215 crowd at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.Back-to-back...
Springboks make 3 changes to face Wallabies
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber opted for continuity in selection for their Rugby Championship clash against Australia in Brisbane on Saturday, making only three changes to his matchday squad –...
PLAYER RATINGS: Argentina 10-29 South Africa
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa are now unbeaten for five consecutive Rugby Championship matches for the first time since 2009 following Saturday's 29-10 defeat of Argentina. A first half dictated by the boot of...
Pollard perfect from the tee as Springboks power to victory
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa secured consecutive Rugby Championship wins over Argentina as they controlled a scrappy contest in Gqeberha. South Africa are now unbeaten for five consecutive Rugby Championship...
Nienaber rings changes once again
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber has made wholesale changes to the team for the second Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test against Argentina, while Lood de Jager will run out for his 50th cap, Marvin...
Debut on the cards for Jaden Hendrikse, Jantjies ruled out
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJaden Hendrikse has been called up to the Springbok bench for Saturday’s Rugby Championship Test against Argentina in Nelson Mandela Bay following the withdrawal of Herschel Jantjies due to injury. Jantjies...
Deon Davids heaps praise on Trevor Nyakane
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok forwards coach Deon Davids has given a warm assessment of prop Trevor Nyakane after the recent British & Irish Lions tour and ahead of the coming Rugby Championship. Nyakane was...
Springboks switch focus to Rugby Championship
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks arrived in Nelson Mandela Bay on Sunday with their focus set firmly on the Rugby Championship against Argentina, Australia and New Zealand. This comes after the Boks wrapped...
Springboks Player Ratings v B&I Lions - Third Test
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa's forgotten man Morne Steyn kicked a last-gasp penalty to secure victory on his first Test appearance in five years. Here is how we rated the Springboks in their victory. Willie...
