Wallabies Hold Off Springbok Fightback in Perth Thriller
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia survived a dramatic late South African fightback to claim a 42-38 victory over the Springboks in Perth, securing the Mandela Challenge Plate in a five-try thriller. The Wallabies produced one...
Wiese strikes 50 as Esterhuizen leads Boks in Perth
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a new-look team for their one-off Test against Australia in Perth on Saturday, which will mark significant occasions for No 8 Jasper Wiese as he earns his 50th Test...
Erasmus: “We’ve still got a series to win”
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyA delighted Rassie Erasmus shrugged off suggestions that his team had clinched a series victory over New Zealand following Saturday’s win at the FNB Stadium in Soweto. The 29-24 victory gave...
Boks switch their focus to All Blacks and RGR
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok utility back Canan Moodie said the Boks were ready to switch their focus to the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry (RGR) series presented by Castle Double Malt after returning to South Africa following...
Several Springbok stalwarts return to face Argentina
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus on Tuesday included a host of stalwarts, who will all make a timely return from injury – including captain Siya Kolisi, Eben Etzebeth, Lood de Jager, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu,...
Erasmus names strong travelling squad for Argentina Test
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok captain Siya Kolisi, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Lood de Jager, Eben Etzebeth, and Morne van den Berg will make a welcome return from injury when national coach Rassie Erasmus and his charges...
Erasmus names four uncapped players in quality team to face Wales
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJaco Williams (wing), Vusi Moyo (flyhalf), Ruben van Heerden (lock), and Carlu Sadie (prop) will all make their Test debuts in the Springboks’ third Nations Championship fixture against...
Edwill thriving in Rassie’s team-first culture
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEdwill van der Merwe says the Springboks’ selfless culture has ensured every player is ready when called upon. The Bok speedster gets another chance to start in Saturday’s Nations Championship...
Erasmus names new-look Bok side to face Scotland
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus stayed true to his objective to give as many players in his squad the opportunity to put up their hands at the highest level this season, as he made 10 changes to his starting...
Kolbe and Willemse strike 50 in Nations Championship opener against England
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok backs Cheslin Kolbe and Damian Willemse will mark the opening Test of the season against England in the inaugural Nations Championship competition by celebrating their 50th Test caps eight years...
