Uncapped Porthen named in exciting Bok tour squad
1 month 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...
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...
Jean-Luc du Preez misses another Springbok chance due to injury
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWhen initally looking at the Springbok team selected you will notice that despite Siya Kolisi playing, Jesse Kriel has been named captain for the clash against the All Blacks. While Siya...
Erasmus sticks to tried and tested for NZ battle
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus stuck to his tried and tested combinations for their third Rugby Championship encounter against the All Blacks at Eden Park in Auckland on Saturday, making only four changes...
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...
Du Preez thrilled about first Test start in seven years
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok loose forward Jean-Luc du Preez was thrilled about the prospect of starting his first Test in seven years when he runs out at No 8 against the Wallabies in Cape Town on Saturday. Du...
Rassie names 3 Junior Springboks in 37 man squad for Australia Tests
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus selected a strong 37-man squad for the first two Tests in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship against Australia, featuring 24 Rugby World Cup-winners and five players who...
Players leaving and Joining the Premiership
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the conclusion of the 2024/25 Premiership Rugby seasson, clubs across England are undergoing significant changes ahead of the new campaign. A wave of high-profile departures and exciting new...
