SA to battle Scotland in November 2021
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe world champion Springboks will face Scotland at Murrayfield on 13 November 2021 as Jacques Nienaber's charges embark on their traditional end of year tour to the north. The Springboks can...
Erasmus and Kolisi scoop top Sport Industry Awards
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRassie Erasmus and Siya Kolisi walked away with another set of awards on Thursday morning, a little more than a year after they spearheaded South Africa’s third triumph at the Rugby World...
The story of Makazole Mapimpi which brought Rassie Erasmus to tears
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe final episode of Chasing the Sun aired over the weekend as is being touted the world over as a beautifully put together series conveying a special story of not just rugby, but humanity. The...
One Year Ago Today: England 12-32 South Africa
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOne Year ago today, South Africa dominated England to match New Zealand's tally of lifting the Webb Ellis Cup for a third time. Makazole Mapimpi and Cheslin Kolbe kicked England when they were down and...
The Two Main Reasons Why South Africa Have Withdrawn From The Rugby Championship
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn Friday, SANZAAR and SA Rugby confirmed that the Springboks would not travel to Australia to play in The Rugby Championship 2020 against Argentina, Australia and New Zealand. The decision...
Confirmed: Springboks withdraw from Rugby Championship
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySA Rugby has confirmed that the World Champion Springboks will not feature in this year's Rugby Championship in Australia. The news comes after the union was given an extended time period to make...
Erasmus, Jones, Habana, O’Driscoll & Robinson appointed to World Rugby interim committees
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRassie Erasmus, Melodie Robinson, Conrad Smith and Bryan Habana are among a host of leading players and coaches who have been appointed to World Rugby interim committees. Building on a productive...
Tendai Mtawarira considered retirement in 2017
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Cup-winning Springbok prop Tendai ‘Beast’ Mtawarira has revealed that he considered retirement back in 2017 after the Springboks suffered a poor run of form. The now-retired...
Siya Kolisi and Lukhanyo Am to lead Springbok Green and Gold teams
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby World Cup-winning Springbok captain Siya Kolisi will resume his leadership duties in the national team colours on Saturday for the first time since lifting the Webb Ellis Cup after being named alongside...
Springboks keen to play but logistics prove challenging
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDomestic rugby kicked off this past weekend in South Africa with the Bulls hosting the Sharks in Pretoria before, at the same venue, the Lions battled the Stormers. It was a welcome sight to see...
