From a selection crisis to a selection headache: The Springbok scrumhalves
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAt the start of Rassie Erasmus tenure as Springbok head coach in 2018, the former test flanker had limited options at scrumhalf with no clear front runner for the no.9 jersey 18 months out from a Rugby...
Rugby Championship Team of Round One
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks and All Blacks got their Rugby Championship campaigns off to winning starts with the Springbok comprehensively beating the Wallabies while the All Blacks survived a big scare against the...
Herschel Jantjies leads South Africa past Australia with debut double
7 years ago by The Guardian• South Africa 35-17 Australia• Debutant scores twice, while Tupou error costs dearHerschel Jantjies scored two tries on debut as South Africa claimed a 35-17 bonus-point victory over sloppy Australia...
Opportunity knocks for World Cup bolters
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySevu Reece is among the Rugby World Cup hopefuls who will look to make their mark in a shortened Rugby Championship. Just two months before the Rugby World Cup starts in Japan, this...
Meet the new Springboks
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing the team announcement from Rassie Erasmus with his squad to face Australia on Saturday, he has confirmed an unfamiliar trio in the nation's matchday squad list. We take...
Springboks Name Team To Face The Wallabies
7 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)...
Super Rugby Team of the Season
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders claimed their third consecutive title beating the Jaguares in the final of the 2019 edition of Super Rugby. There were a number of standout players featured for the Jaguares and...
John Dobson names Western Province's Currie Cup squad
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWestern Province Head Coach John Dobson and his management team have confirmed their 36-man squad for the 2019 Currie Cup season. Western Province will face the Bulls, Golden Lions and Pumas at Newlands,...
Clermont confirm four new signings including two Springboks
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyClermont have confirmed a further four signings ahead of the cut off date for Rugby World Cup cover signings ahead of the TOP14 season. The 2018/19 Top 14 finalists have added Springboks JJ Engelbrecht...
Wednesday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyVeteran Wallaby lock pens new deal Wallabies lock Rob Simmons has extended his stay at the NSW Waratahs after signing a two-year extension with Rugby Australia and New South Wales Rugby Union. The...
