Moodie, Hendrikse back as Boks change up for NZ
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCanan Moodie (wing) and Jaden Hendrikse (scrumhalf) make their first appearances in the Springbok jersey since the 2023 Rugby World Cup on Saturday while double RWC winners Willie le Roux (fullback) and...
SA player ratings vs NZ
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks bounced back after trailing the whole match, to secure a win in Johannesburg. Here we look at the player rankings 15 – Aphelele Fassi 6 The Springboks fulback made a try saving...
Etzebeth cleared to play against All Blacks
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok lock Eben Etzebeth has been cleared to face New Zealand at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday after completing all the training sessions this week and has been drafted onto the replacements bench...
Wiese returns as Boks change nine for NZ clash
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJasper Wiese makes his first appearances of the season in a team featuring a new locking combination as Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus rang the changes for the Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test against...
Schmidt flummoxed by 'bizarre' Test as Australia downed by South Africa
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia were hit by a spate of injuries in their Rugby Championship loss to South Africa, leaving Joe Schmidt perplexed. Joe Schmidt said he cannot recall ever being involved in a more "bizarre" Test...
Springboks' late charge downs Wallabies
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa asserted their dominance in the second half as they recorded back-to-back wins over Australia in the Rugby Championship. Malcolm Marx scored two tries in the second half to lead South Africa...
Springbok Player Ratings
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks ruffled feathers by making ten changes to their side but did the business by bagging another bonus point win in Australia. This is also the first time they have ever won three consecutive...
Two more Springboks to earn starting debut
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMorne van den Berg (scrumhalf) and Ruan Nortje (lock) will earn their first Test starts in a Springbok team that shows 10 changes to the starting line-up for the Castle Lager Rugby Championship clash with...
RSA vs AUS: Player ratings
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHer is our ratings from the Springboks match 15 – Willie le Roux 6/10 Good under the high ball, although he made some questionable tactical kicks early in the game and even cam close to scoring...
The Rugby Championship Round One Preview
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby Championship kicks off on Saturday, here’s a preview of the first round. New Zealand v Argentina Saturday 10 August 2024 – 09:05 Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington Argentina...
