Johan Goosen back in the Springbok mix after 6 year absence
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth African journeyman Johan Goosen is back on the Springbok scene with inclusion in a pre-tour training camp in Stellenbosch as Jacques Nienaber and co. prepare their troops for a gruelling...
Springboks name 26-player training squad to prepare for year-end tour
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks will begin their preparations for the Outgoing Tour to the Northern Hemisphere on Sunday with a three-day training camp in Stellenbosch, where 26 players are set to assemble. The...
Japan-based Boks given the greenlight for Twickenham showdown
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa will have their Japanese-based stars available for selection when they tackle England at Twickenham on 26 November. The replay of the 2019 Rugby World Cup final falls...
Lukhanyo, Zain and Nadine receive ultimate peer recognition
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn a landmark moment for professional rugby players in South Africa, three players have been recognised by their peers with Players’ Player of the Year awards. Since its inception...
Springbok Player Ratings v Argentina
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa mauled their way to a 38-21 victory over Argentina in their final match of the Rugby Championship. The Springboks claimed two penalty tries from their rolling...
Cheika urges Pumas to embrace Durban challenge against Springboks
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina have scored two famous wins already in this year's Rugby Championship, and they want to end on another immense high in Durban. Michael Cheika has urged Argentina...
Steyn and Du Toit to start against Los Pumas as Boks make minor changes
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber made only two changes to his starting team for Saturday’s final round Rugby Championship Test against Argentina at Hollywoodbets Kings Park in Durban, while he also...
Springboks seal late bonus point to move level with New Zealand
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLate tries from Damian de Allende and Malcolm Marx put an end to Argentina's fightback as South Africa made it back-to-back victories. South Africa moved level on points with New Zealand at the...
The Rugby Championship: The Breakdown - Round 5
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe penultimate round of Rugby Championship fixtures are upon us and it is all to play for with every side having won two and lost two of their opening four games. An inconsistent New Zealand side...
Nienaber names unchanged XV for Pumas clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber named an unchanged starting team for their must-win Castle Lager Rugby Championship match against Argentina in Buenos Aires on Saturday, with the coach making only three...
