Springboks winners and losers for the Ireland Test
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks have selected a vastly experienced side to face World Number One Ireland, signalling a clear shift from the experimental line-up that played Italy. The coaches have recalled their most trusted...
Kolisi celebrates 100 as Erasmus makes switches for France showdown
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbySiya Kolisi will become the ninth Springbok centurion when he leads South Africa out against France at the Stade de France in Paris on Saturday, with Bok coach Rassie Erasmus – who will guide the...
Uncapped Porthen named in exciting Bok tour squad
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Junior Springbok prop and captain Zachary Porthen earned his first Springbok call-up on Monday as national coach Rassie Erasmus named a quality 36-man squad for the Castle Lager Outgoing...
Dunn set for 250th Bath Rugby appearance
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTom Dunn is set to make his 250th appearance for Bath Rugby when the Blue, Black and White face Leicester Tigers on Saturday (18 October, kick-off 15:05) in Round 4 of the Gallagher PREM. Named...
Bath name squad for Derby Weekend
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWill Stuart features for the first time this season having returned from international duty with the British and Irish Lions in the summer. Stuart joins hooker Tom Dunn and fellow prop Beno Obano...
Springbok Player Ratings
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks secured a tight win at Twickenham as they secured their first ever back to back Rugby Championsip title in their history. Here are the Springbok player ratings from their 27-29 win over...
“Last week against the Pumas won’t count”
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok centre Damian de Allende and prop Thomas du Toit stressed on Wednesday that the team had put their 67-30 victory against Argentina in Durban behind them and said they expected an enormous battle...
Erasmus makes minimal changes for London decider
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus made four changes to the match-23 for Saturday’s Castle Lager Rugby Championship decider against the Pumas at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham in London, which will...
What we learned from PREM's opening weekend
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyOn a glorious weekend for rugby in England, the Gallagher PREM was back with a bang starting on Thursday night in Sale. There was more drama on Friday night when Bath Rugby showed everyone why they were...
Venter to start as Nche withdraws due to niggle
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok prop Boan Venter will start Saturday’s Rugby Championship clash against the Pumas at Kings Park, with Marco van Staden being drafted onto the bench, following the withdrawal of Ox Nche...
