South Africa recruit Saracens Head of Athletic Performance
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Edwards, the experienced Saracens Strength and Conditioning coach, has been appointed as the new Head of Athletic Performance for the Springboks. SA Rugby confirmed on Friday that Edwards...
Weekly Round Up
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGoneva heads to France: The 36-year-old Fijian has spent most of his career having joined Leicester Tigers from French club Tarbes in 2012. He spent four years...
Watch: Rassie Erasmus talks to the Springboks about nerves
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok head coach, Rassie Erasmus talks to the Springboks about nerves ahead of their clash with Namibia at the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
SA Rugby take majority ownership in Kings
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySA Rugby has purchased a 74% shareholding in the country’s Southern Kings franchise. The purchase means that SA Rugby is now responsible for the overall management of the Kings as they stare into...
The illness that Rassie Erasmus kept secret
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was a well-kept secret that the World Cup-winning Springboks’ Director of Rugby, Rassie Erasmus, had been suffering from a rare auto immune condition for which he began treatment last year and...
Schalk Brits on Dan Carter’s Super Rugby return
6 years ago by Rugby WorldHaving made his own Super Rugby return last year, the Springbok asseses Carter's comebackOld foes: Brits is tackled by Carter back in 2011 (Getty Images)Schalk Brits on Dan Carter’s Super Rugby return...
The Stars From The U20s Class Of 2009
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn 2009, Japan hosted the u20 Junior World Championship with 43 players who were involved in that 2009 tournament returning to Japan a decade later to play in the senior men's World Cup. We...
Matt Proudfoot Compares Rassie With Eddie
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter the somewhat unexpected eventuality that the Webb Ellis trophy would be lifted, not by Owen Farrell, but by Siya Kolisi, England head coach Eddie Jones was quick to evolve his thoughts and feelings...
Aled Walters Seeks Greener Pastures After Springbok Stint
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks have announced that Aled Walters – the team’s strength and conditioning coach – will be returning to the UK to take up a post with an unnamed club from June. Walters...
WATCH: Erasmus inspires Springboks at half time in World Cup final
6 years ago by Rugby DumpFascinating footage has been released showing Rassie Erasmus' team talk to his Springboks side at half time during the 2019 Rugby World Cup final in Yokohama.
