Stick: “Individual errors cost us against Bristol”
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa ‘A’ completed their two-match tour on a disappointing note on Thursday night as they went down 26-18 against Bristol Bears at Ashton Gate, with head coach Mzwandile Stick saying...
World Rugby ban Rassie Erasmus over recent Tweets
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has issued SA Rugby Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus with a ban on all match day activities for two matches as a result of recent social media posts. The ban comes after Erasmus posted...
England v New Zealand Key Battles: Dual playmakers and lineout leaders
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones and Ian Foster have named their lineups for Saturday's blockbuster clash between England and New Zealand at Twickenham. It's been an indifferent year for both sides...
Brodie Retallick named to play 100th Test in clash with England
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan have named Brodie Retallick for his 100th All Blacks Test, against England at Twickenham. The 31-year-old will become the 12th All...
Referee boss Joel Jutge weighs in on Rassie debate
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe name Rassie Erasmus has again been making the rounds in the rugby world after the Springbok Director of Rugby has been utilising social media to highlight shortcomings in the officiating during both...
O'Connor Heads Back To South Africa A Different Player After Unreal Experience
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHarri O’Connor will head back to South Africa next week having benefited hugely from his “unreal” experience out there this summer. The uncapped tighthead prop was a surprise call-up...
Boks will not underestimate Italy, says Kwagga Smith
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEnergetic Springbok flanker Kwagga Smith has made it clear that South Africa do not underestimate the Italians and will challenge them with the respect they deserve when the sides lock horns Genoa on Saturday. The...
Scotland stalwart Richie Gray slapped with ban
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland stalwart Richie Gray has been handed a 3-week ban following Scotland’s defeat to the All Blacks in Edinburgh last weekend. A statement from the hearing read: “Scotland lock...
Improvement key as SA ‘A’ prepare for Bristol threat
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAdditional time to prepare and get to know each other should stand the South Africa ‘A’ team in good stead when they face a dangerous Bristol Bears outfit in England on Thursday evening, with...
Erasmus focusing on light at the end of the tunnel
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok boss Rassie Erasmus is electing to stay positive in the wake of two losses from as many encounters during their Autumn Nations Series campaign thus far. The Boks kicked off the tour...
