Boks expecting physical onslaught from Scotland
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks are bracing themselves for a physical onslaught from Scotland when the teams meet at Murrayfield on Sunday in their opening match of the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour. Duane...
Erasmus signed to 2027 as Bok coaching team confirmed
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRassie Erasmus – the mastermind behind the Springboks’ back-to-back Rugby World Cup titles of 2019 and 2023 – has returned to the role of head coach for the next four years, following...
‘We’re delighted to have him’ Kitshoff's moves to Ulster
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe smart money has Kitshoff making his Ulster debut next week at home to Edinburgh prior to the first shots being fired in Europe Though their performances have yet to hit significant heights in terms...
Ulster defence coach Jonny Bell expects 'massive challenge' against Glasgow Warriors
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJONNY Bell has been preparing his side for its toughest test in this year's United Rugby Championship campaign as they face Glasgow Warriors across the water this week in Scotstoun. Bell, Ulster's defence...
Vermeulen ‘keen’ on possible Stormers reunion
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJohn Dobson says he is hoping that Duane Vermeulen’s proposed move into coaching at the DHL Stormers is finalised in the next couple of weeks. DYLAN JACK reports. Vermeulen has been linked...
Springbok legend retires after World Cup win
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEarlier today it was confirmed that double Rugby World Cup-winning No 8 Duane Vermeulen, and a former captain of Springbok team, would be retiring The 37-year-old Vermeulen’s illustrious...
Rugby World Cup 2023 final preview: New Zealand v South Africa
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEverything you need to know about New Zealand v South Africa in the Rugby World Cup 2023 final at Stade de France, on Saturday, 28 October. The two three-time champions and the current top two men’s...
The BKT URC salutes its terrific Bok 12
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFor the BKT United Rugby Championship, they are the terrific 12. For the opposition, they’d be the terrifying 12. Whatever the description, those 12 Springboks who will play the All Blacks in Saturday’s...
Boks make two changes and bring in seven-one bench split for World Cup Final
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber made only two changes to his starting team for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final, recalling the 2019 final halfback pairing of Handré Pollard...
Pollard and De Klerk to start final - South Africa name team to play New Zealand
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has announced his squad to face New Zealand at Stade de France on Saturday, 28 October. South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has named his matchday 23 to face...
