Etzebeth doubtful to face New Zealand in Joburg
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok assistant coach Deon Davids said on Monday that South Africa may have to face New Zealand in Johannesburg on Saturday without their most-capped player, Eben Etzebeth, while RG Snyman and Salmaan...
Grounded Boks turn their focus to NZ
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks were delighted with their impressive start to the Castle Lager Rugby Championship after bagging two bonus-point wins in Australia, but Cheslin Kolbe and Marco van Staden both stressed...
Dixon and Snyman amongst the unlucky Springboks
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRassie Erasmus named a rather interesting and inclusive side to face Australia on Saturday. Although the team will see many fresh and young faces earn their oppurtunity to impress, there are still those...
Two more Springboks to earn starting debut
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMorne van den Berg (scrumhalf) and Ruan Nortje (lock) will earn their first Test starts in a Springbok team that shows 10 changes to the starting line-up for the Castle Lager Rugby Championship clash with...
The Rugby Championship Round One Preview
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby Championship kicks off on Saturday, here’s a preview of the first round. New Zealand v Argentina Saturday 10 August 2024 – 09:05 Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington Argentina...
Springbok Squad: Winners and Losers
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRassie Erasmus has named his match day 23 for the opening Rugby Championship game and first of two tests against Australia, in Australia. The Springboks have not won back to back games in Australia since...
Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Louw earn first starts for Boks in Brisbane
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Elrigh Louw will make their first Test starts for South Africa against the Wallabies in Brisbane on Saturday as the Springboks largely reverted to the squad that shared a...
Rugby Championship -9 Days out-Breaking down the squads
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby Championship is only nine days away. Every team has named their squad ahead of the tournament. Australia who ended last years tournament with the wooden spoon, will look to better their chances...
URC transfer news
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWith most of the Northern hemisphere's Summer Internationals now over, we take a look ahead to the upcoming season – namely transfers and the new players who will be trying to make an impact for...
22 RWC Winners in Springbok Squad to Australia
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a strong 33-man squad led by double Rugby World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi for the Castle Lager Rugby Championship, which kicks off against the Wallabies in Brisbane...
