Huge battle up front and a fast finish? Dissecting of the Springboks and Wallabies line ups
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks and Wallabies face off at Ellis Park for the first time in almost 11 years with the Wallabies going in search of their first win at the iconic stadium since 1963. Saturday's test...
Springboks Name Team To Face The Wallabies
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExperienced lock Eben Etzebeth was on Wednesday named as Springbok captain for Saturday’s first Rugby Championship match against Australia in Johannesburg, while Rynhardt Elstadt (loose forward)...
Marco van Staden invited to Springbok training group in Pretoria
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok loose forward Marco van Staden was on Monday added to the Springbok training group and will join the rest of the squad immediately at their preparation camp in Pretoria. Van...
Rassie Erasmus adds 13 players to his squad and provides an update on Jan Serfontein
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDuane Vermeulen, Handre Pollard (both Bulls), Lukhanyo Am, Sibusiso Nkosi (both Sharks) and Francois Louw (Bath) are amongst a group of 13 players who have been added to the Springbok training group in...
Rassie Erasmus rewards European form in his latest alignment camp squad
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok head coach Rassie Erasmus has rewarded for in his latest alignment camp ahead of the Rugby World Cup in Japan with uncapped Toulouse flanker Rynhardt Elstadt included in the squad along with...
Warren Whitely ruled out of Crusaders clash
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLions captain Warren Whiteley has failed a late fitness test and has been ruled out of their match against the Crusaders in Christchurch on Friday, confirms sarugbymag. Whiteley,...
Combrinck returns to the Lions starting line up
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLions head coach Swys de Bruin has made a number of changes to his side for their first tour match in Australiasia. Veteran centre Lionel Mapoe will celebrate his 100th Super Rugby match for the...
Simelane & Green left out of Lions' Australasian touring squad
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyYoungsters Wandisele Simelane and Tyrone Green have been left out of the Lions' Australasian touring squad but have been included on the list of six players who have been put on standby. Harold...
Combrinck, Lewies & Smith Start For The Lions
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThree changes have been made to the Emirates Lions starting line-up for the Vodacom Super Rugby encounter with the DHL Stormers in Cape Town on Saturday. Ruan Combrinck...
Super Rugby Stats Round 1
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe much-anticipated Super Rugby has arrived, and Round 1 has come to an end already. Soon this year’s edition will be a thing of the past and many will look at their past performances and think...
