Winners & Losers: Springboks
8 hours ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa cruised to a convincing victory over Georgia in Nelspruit, delivering a performance that balanced power, precision, and experimentation. With several debutants in the mix and a handful of...
Springbok Player Ratings vs Georgia
9 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was by no means a perfet game for the Springboks but they did manage to hit 50 against Georgia who were great for periods of the game and helped by a rusty Springbok side. Here are our player ratings Boan...
U20 World Championship expands with Georgia hosting in 2026
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has today confirmed that Georgia will host an expanded World Rugby U20 Championship in 2026 with 16 teams to contest the prestigious age-grade tournament. It will be the second time that...
Fassi thrilled to run out in front of special Mbombela crowd
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok fullback Aphelele Fassi was lit up with excitement to run out in front of the “special” Mbombela crowd against Georgia on Saturday, when the Boks will attempt to complete the Castle...
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 18-19 July, 2025
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the men's internationals played across Africa, Oceania and the Americas this weekend. Permutation highlights: South Africa can’t improve...
Rassie Erasmus chats to the media after his team selection
4 days ago by Ultimate RugbyRassie Erasmus has made some shock selections in his team to play Georgia this coming weekend. The starting front row are completely uncapped and he has opted to start Cobus Wiese at eight in the absence...
Rassie Erasmus names uncapped front row as Siya Kolisi returns
4 days ago by Ultimate RugbyBoan Venter, Marnus van der Merwe, and Neethling Fouche will all make their Springbok debuts against Georgia in Nelspruit on Saturday as double Rugby World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi returns from...
Jasper Wiese banned for four matches
4 days ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok No 8 Jasper Wiese has been suspended for four matches following a World Rugby disciplinary hearing on Tuesday for the red card he received in last week’s 45-0 victory against Italy. Wiese...
New Zealand to face South Africa in World Rugby U20 Championship 2025 final
4 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe World Rugby U20 Championship 2025 final on Saturday in the Italian city of Rovigo will be between New Zealand and South Africa, a repeat of the 2012 title decider involving two sides desperate...
Boks bracing for daunting challenge against Georgia
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok assistant coach Deon Davids and lock Ruan Nortje expected a proper physical onslaught from Georgia in their closing Castle Lager Incoming Series match in Nelspruit on Saturday and made it clear...