Snubbed Rugby World Cup XV
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby World Cup is just days away and every team has named their 31-man squad for the showpiece event in Japan. The best rugby players in the game will arrive in Japan,...
Marcell Coetzee ruled out of the Rugby World Cup
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster looseforward Marcell Coetzee has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup in Japan after sustaining an ankle injury against Argentina on Saturday. Coetzee left the field with a concussion...
Springboks name final training squad
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springbok training squad of 36 players assembled in Bloemfontein on Sunday for a four-day Rugby World Cup camp in Bloemfontein as part of the Boks’ preparations for the global tournament which...
“It’s nice to learn when you’re winning” – Erasmus
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRassie Erasmus breathed a sigh of relief and confirmed that his 2019 Springbok squad continued on a trajectory of progress following a 24-18 victory over Argentina in a Test at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria...
Friday Morning Round Up
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia hungry to end long wait for Bledisloe Cup glory, says Cheika Australia need to avoid defeat against New Zealand on Saturday to secure the Bledisloe Cup for the first time since 2002. Australia...
Siya Kolisi returns in a new look Springbok side to face Argentina
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRassie Erasmus, the SA Rugby director of rugby, unleashed a new-look team to take on the Pumas on Wednesday, packed with players looking to secure a place in South Africa’s Rugby World Cup squad. Eighteen...
Springboks name squad to travel to New Zealand
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks have confirmed a touring squad of 36 players for their Rugby Championship matches against New Zealand and Argentina in the next three weeks. SA Rugby Director of Rugby, Rassie Erasmus,...
'We’re under no illusions that this was far from a world class performance' - Rassie Erasmus
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySA Rugby’s Director of Rugby, Rassie Erasmus, lauded a number of players for superb individual performances in the Springboks’ 35-17 win over Australia in Johannesburga but said the team will...
Huge battle up front and a fast finish? Dissecting of the Springboks and Wallabies line ups
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks and Wallabies face off at Ellis Park for the first time in almost 11 years with the Wallabies going in search of their first win at the iconic stadium since 1963. Saturday's test...
Springboks Name Team To Face The Wallabies
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExperienced lock Eben Etzebeth was on Wednesday named as Springbok captain for Saturday’s first Rugby Championship match against Australia in Johannesburg, while Rynhardt Elstadt (loose forward)...
