Continuity the Call as Erasmus Prepares for Argentina Showdown
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus opted for consistency in selection for their penultimate Castle Lager Rugby Championship match, against Argentina at Hollywoodbets Kings Park in Durban on Saturday, making...
Erasmus keeps faith in core of squad to face Pumas
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus on Wednesday named most of the players who were members of the squad that retained the Freedom Cup in New Zealand last weekend in his 33-man squad for their closing two Castle...
Boks blow All Blacks away
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks bounced back in brilliant fashion to beat New Zealand by 43-10 in Wellington on Saturday night to keep alive their chances in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship, while retaining the Freedom...
NZ v RSA: Key Moments
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks ran in 6 tries, to inflict the biggest defeat that the All Blacks have suffered since 2023, after losing to South Africa 35-7 at Twickenham. We take a look at some of the key moments...
Rassie runs the changes after early team announcement
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a new-look backline for the second Test against the All Blacks in Wellington on Saturday, where Ethan Hooker will earn his first start in the green and gold jumper. The...
'Nervy week' for both teams Erasmus says
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe eyes of the rugby world will descend upon Eden Park in Auckland New Zealand this Saturday as the world number one All Blacks will host the reigning world champions, the Springboks. Speaking to the...
Erasmus sticks with tried and tested players for New Zealand Tour
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus stuck to the players who did duty for the team in their opening two Rugby Championship matches against Australia for their tour to New Zealand, where they will play back-to-back...
Boks bounce back against Aussies in Cape Town
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks defeated the Wallabies 30-22 (half-time 20-10), bouncing back to form in their Castle Lager Rugby Championship match on a cold and windy Saturday evening in Cape Town. However,...
Fassi to start as Le Roux withdraws due to injury
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAphelele Fassi will start at fullback in the Springboks’ second Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test against the Wallabies in Cape Town on Saturday, following the withdrawal of Willie le Roux due...
Execution key as Boks prepare for second Test
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok lock Ruan Nortje and utility back Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu agreed on Wednesday that accurate execution was vital as they prepare to face the Wallabies at the DHL Stadium in Cape Town in their...
