Jesse Kriel rugby player
Jesse Kriel rugby player

Jesse Kriel

15th Feb 1994 1.86m/96kg Outside Centre

Dream XV: The International stars of the new Japanese League

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The new Japanese club competition kicks off this weekend under the new name, the Japan Rugby League One.   We take a look at the international stars that will light up the tournament in the top...

ENG vs SA: Top stats performers - tackles, carries & more

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England enjoyed a last-gasp, 1-point victory over the World Champion Springboks at Twickenham on Saturday evening. It was a gigantic effort by the English pack who managed to gain parity with the Boks,...

Springbok Player Ratings v England

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa fell to a narrow 26-27 loss to England in their final test match of the year.   Marcus Smith nailed a last-minute penalty to seal the victory for England as South Africa came narrowly...

Rotational changes as Springboks eye Twickenham win

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber named Handré Pollard and Cobus Reinach in a fresh halfback pairing and recalled Lood de Jager at lock in three changes to his starting team for the final Test of...

Autumn Nations Series Team of the Week

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Another top weekend of test rugby has come and gone with South Africa, Argentina, Ireland, England, France, and Wales claimed victories.   Here is our team of the week.      1....

Springbok Player Ratings v Scotland

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Two tries from Makazole Mapimpi helped the Springboks to a 30-15 win over Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday.   The World Champions were tested by Gregor Townsend's side, with captain Stuart Hogg...

The Springboks gear up for Scotland at Murrayfield

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Two victors from the last round, South Africa and Scotland, will test their mettle against one another on the turf at Murrayfield in what is expected to be a cracker of an encounter.     A...

Three big Springbok milestones in Edinburgh

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Franco Mostert and Jesse Kriel will earn their 50th Test caps when the Springboks line up against Scotland in Edinburgh on Saturday as Elton Jantjies and Willie le Roux return to the starting team,...

Looking ahead to an action-packed round of Autumn Nations Series

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A feast of rugby awaits fans around the world as Round 3 of the Autumn Nations Series offers a total of nine Test matches in what is sure to be an action-packed weekend.    Italy vs All...

Willemse, Kriel and Jantjies to start against Wales

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Damian Willemse, Jesse Kriel and Herschel Jantjies will start against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday as Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber made four changes to his matchday squad that defeated the All Blacks...