Greatest rivalry: Never write off All Blacks says World Cup hero
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving been part of the 1995 World Cup-winning squad, few understand the depth of the rivalry between South Africa and New Zealand quite like Japie Mulder. The former Springbok centre etched his name...
SA ‘A’ to face Zimbabwe in Gqeberha double-header
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe South African ‘A’ team will make a welcome return to the rugby calendar when they line up against the Zimbabwe Sables as a curtain-raiser to the Springboks’ opening match of the season,...
Joe Lewis appointed Springbok performance analyst
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbySA Rugby has appointed former England, Scarlets, and Ospreys technical analyst Joe Lewis to the Springbok management team in the role of performance analyst. He will join the team before the international...
Rassie Erasmus casts net wide for first Bok alignment camp
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus cast his net wide, as he named a 49-man squad featuring 11 uncapped players – five of whom are still in the Junior Bok ranks – for the team’s first in-person...
Barbarians announce fixtures and coaches for summer tour
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBarbarian F.C. is delighted to announce a blockbuster international fixture against South Africa at the iconic Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) on Saturday,20 June 2026, kicking...
The Toyota Cheetahs Launch Into a New Era for 2026
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAs the 2026 season approaches, the Toyota Cheetahs are charging into a bold new chapter defined by a fresh leadership vision and a commitment to reaching new heights on the global stage. Steyn’s...
Bok stars lead SA Rugby Awards 2025 nominations
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbySA Rugby announced the nominees – as voted for by members of the media and national teams coaching staff – in nine categories on Friday. The various winners will be announced in due course,...
Bok coaches to provide short-term support to Vodacom Bulls
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok assistant coaches Felix Jones and Jerry Flannery, SA Rugby Mobi-Unit coach Duane Vermeulen, and Head of Athletic Performance Andy Edwards will provide short-term support to the Vodacom Bulls...
Hybrid Hero Esterhuizen Helps Sharks Bite Back
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringboks star Andre Esterhuizen is hoping the Hollywoodbets Sharks have turned the corner as they head into Saturday’s huge South African derby against the Vodacom Bulls in Durban. The...
SA Rugby extends Erasmus’ contract until 2031
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbySA Rugby announced on Friday that the contract of double Rugby World Cup-winning coach Rassie Erasmus’ had been extended for a further four years. It means Erasmus is contracted for six years until...
