Adriaan Strauss rugby player
Adriaan Strauss rugby player

Adriaan Strauss

18th Nov 1985 1.84m/108kg Hooker

A look at the Springbok line up on Eben Etzebeth's debut

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eben Etzebeth was named in the Springbok starting line up for this weekends Rugby Championship decider. When he runs on the field he will the most capped Springbok of all time overtaking Victor Matfield. We...

On this day in 2015: Japan stun South Africa at Rugby World Cup

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Japan pulled off the greatest shock in Rugby World Cup history as they stunned mighty South Africa 34-32 at the Amex Stadium in Brighton on this day in 2015. Karne Hesketh’s 84th-minute try sealed...

The last time the Springboks beat the All Blacks in South Africa

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Under-fire All Blacks head coach Ian Foster will be looking to defend an impressive away record against Springboks.   New Zealand suffered a home series defeat to Ireland, a first in...

On This Day In 2015: Japan stun the World And The Springboks

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Japan pulled off one of the biggest upsets in Rugby World Cup history on 19th September 2015, defeating World Cup champions South Africa 34-32 in a wild encounter at Brighton Community Stadium.   It...

Most Capped Super Rugby XV Of All Time

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

To celebrate the return of rugby and in particular Super Rugby, we take a look at the most capped Super Rugby team of all time.     1. Wyatt Crockett - Crusaders, 202   A true legend...

South African Conference: Ins and Outs

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2019 edition of Super Rugby gets underway this weekend and with the first fixtures being played on Friday, and we end off our in’s and out series by bringing you a comprehensive list of transfers...

Schreuder to lead Sharks in 2019

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sharks Head Coach, Robert du Preez has shocked many by announcing that Springbok scrumhalf Louis Schreuder, will captain the Sharks during the 2019 Super Rugby tournament.     The halfback...

The Sharks pay tribute to the Beast with 2019 Super Rugby Away Jersey

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Since making his senior debut for the Sharks back in 2007, Tendai “Beast” Mtawarira, the 144 player to represent The Sharks, has been a regular and highly popular fixture in the black and white...

The Formidable World XV that could face Japan

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jamie Joseph's Japan will be up against it this weekend when they face off in an exhibition match against the World XV.   Robbie Deans and Scott Robertson will take charge of the World XV and...

Duane Vermeulen & Schalk Brits may play for Bulls next season

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springboks Duane Vermeulen and Schalk Brits may play for the Bulls next season in the lead-up to the 2019 World Cup, reports sarugbymag.   Vermeulen will not be available for the Boks in the...