“Ireland have been playing good rugby for a few years now,” said Brown.
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok backline coach Tony Brown and scrumhalf Grant Williams both said on Monday that they are expecting Ireland to come out guns blazing in Pretoria on Saturday when the top two teams in the world...
Springboks gearing up for ‘Ireland mode’ as Test week approaches
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus and his team wrapped up their training camp in Pretoria on Friday gearing up for ‘Ireland mode’ in preparation for the opening Test of the Castle Lager Incoming...
Ireland Men’s U20s Team Named For World Rugby U20 Championship Opener
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Willie Faloon has named the Ireland Men’s U20s Match Day Squad, sponsored by PwC, for Saturday’s opening match of the World Rugby U20 Championship against Italy in Cape Town (Kick-off...
Michael Cheika announced as head coach of Leicester Tigers
1 year ago by Ultimate Rugbyeicester Tigers are pleased to confirm the appointment of Michael Cheika as the club’s new Head Coach ahead of the 2024/25 season. He joins Tigers after a two-year stint as Head Coach...
Siya Kolisi to retain Springbok captaincy
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo-time Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok captain Siya Kolisi will retain the captain’s armband when the world champions return to the field in the Castle Lager Incoming Series, which kicks off...
Springbok Injury Report
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRassie Erasmus has confirmed that only Jasper Wiese is definately out of the opening Ireland game next weekend. Both Willie le Roux and Cheslin Kolbe have been cleared to play. Edwill vd Merwe,...
Garry Ringrose on the Springboks
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWhile Leinster's season ended without a trophy for the third year in a row, Garry Ringrose is picking out the silver linings. The province's campaign came to an end a week and a half ago with a 25-20...
Mike Catt on Irelands tour to South Africa
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe sign above the entrance to the Loftus Versfeld pitch reminds players they are 1350 metres above sea level and that “It matters” but Ireland attack coach Mike Catt does not believe a word...
Erasmus names squad for upcoming test series
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a strong squad of 39 players and an additional 14 players on a standby list for the Castle Lager Incoming Series which kicks off with a challenging two Tests against...
Gardner withdraws from Springbok tests
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralian referee Angus Gardner has withdrawn from officiating the Springboks' test series with Ireland for personal reasons and will now be replaced by English referee Luke Pearce, World Rugby said...
