All eyes on pocket-rocket Abrahams
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySharks speedster Thaakir Abrahams has shown opponents in the United Rugby Championship that what he lacks in size he more than makes up for in heart, pace and guile. The Cape-born pocket rocket,...
Lukhanyo, Zain and Nadine receive ultimate peer recognition
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn a landmark moment for professional rugby players in South Africa, three players have been recognised by their peers with Players’ Player of the Year awards. Since its inception...
Kolbe dubs European giants as World Cup favourites
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStar Springbok winger Cheslin Kolbe has dubbed France favourites to lift the Webb Ellis Cup at the conclusion of next year’s World Cup. Kolbe, who currently plies his trade with Toulon...
The Rugby Championship: Gearing up for an action-packed Round 4
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLast weekend is one that the Springboks will be very keen to wipe from memory as they gear up for their second outing against the Wallabies in this year’s edition of The Rugby Championship. Likewise,...
Am and Pollard added to Springboks' growing injury list
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok head coach Jacques Nienaber has been forced into several changes ahead of his side's second test against Australia on Saturday. South Africa fell to a 25-17 defeat in...
Moodie to start as Boks make changes for Sydney Test
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTalented young utility back Canan Moodie will make his Springbok debut against Australia in Sydney in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship on Saturday as injuries and the desire to try a few new player...
Uncapped teenager Moodie named in Springboks squad for Australia tour
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUncapped utility back Canan Moodie has been called up to the South Africa squad for the first time for the tour of Australia. Moodie was included in a 34-man squad on Monday for two Rugby Championship...
Uncapped teenager Moodie named in Springboks squad for Australia tour
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUncapped utility back Canan Moodie has been called up to the South Africa squad for the first time for the tour of Australia. Moodie was included in a 34-man squad on Monday for two Rugby...
Springbok touring squad announced
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber on Monday named a 34-man squad for the Australian leg of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship, with the uncapped Canan Moodie earning a call-up for his first tour in a settled...
Vermeulen to return for second test against the All Blacks, questions over vacant wing
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok veteran Duan Vermeulen is set to make his return from injury in the second test match against New Zealand next Saturday. According to Sunday newspaper Rapport, Vermeulen completed full...