Etzebeth banned for 12 weeks over eye gouge
8 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyEben Etzebeth, South Africa's double World Cup-winning second row, has been banned for 12 weeks for an eye gouge against Wales. The 34-year-old was seen to make contact with the left eye of Alex Mann...
Reinach hits 50 in settled Bok squad to face Wales
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok scrumhalf Cobus Reinach will earn his 50th Test cap when he takes the field against Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday in a settled team named by national coach Rassie...
Springbok Lood de Jager loses appeal against red card
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa lock Lood de Jager has lost his appeal against a four-match suspension following his red card against France in the Springboks' 32-17 win in Paris on 8 November. De Jager was sent off in...
Independent Disciplinary update: Franco Mostert (South Africa) Decision
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa number 5, Franco Mostert, appeared before an independent Disciplinary Committee on Tuesday evening via video link having received a red card for an act of foul play contrary to Law 9.13 in...
Etzebeth: “We haven’t won here in a while, so it’s a nice opportunity”
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok lock Eben Etzebeth, who increased his Test cap tally to 139 against France two weeks ago, said the Boks are looking forward to Saturday’s Castle Lager Outgoing Tour showdown against Ireland...
Boks praise fight in tough outing against Italy
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyA much-changed Springbok team, playing with 14 men for almost 70 minutes, delivered a performance for the ages in extreme adversity with a brilliant 32-14 (halftime 10-3) Castle Lager Outgoing Tour victory...
Boks secure hard fought win in Turin
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyA much-changed Springbok team, playing with 14 men for almost 70 minutes, delivered a performance for the ages in extreme adversity with a brilliant 32-14 (halftime 10-3) Castle Lager Outgoing Tour victory...
Italy v South Africa | Match Report
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyA chaotic first half—as much of the match would turn out to be—saw the score remain unchanged for over half an hour, with Italy showing excellent defensive organisation but lacking cutting...
Franco Mostert given a straight red as the Springboks are in trouble again
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks are down to 14 men yet again for a full game after a full red card was given to Franco Mostert for his tackle. The TMO told the referee that there is direct contact with the head and the...
Erasmus mixes team selection for Italy showdown
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus on Thursday named a new-look starting team for the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour Test against Italy at the Allianz Stadium in Turin on Saturday afternoon, which will again be...
