Ultimate Rugby's Rugby Championship Player of Round One
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby Championship kicked off this past weekend with the Springboks and All Blacks each kicking their 2019 seasons off with victories over Australia and Argentina respectively. The Springboks...
Takeaways from Round One of the Rugby Championship
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks comprehensively beat the Wallabies in the opening round of the Rugby Championship while the All Blacks managed to avoid defeat against a fired-up Los Pumas side. We take a looking...
Springboks name squad to travel to New Zealand
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks have confirmed a touring squad of 36 players for their Rugby Championship matches against New Zealand and Argentina in the next three weeks. SA Rugby Director of Rugby, Rassie Erasmus,...
'We’re under no illusions that this was far from a world class performance' - Rassie Erasmus
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySA Rugby’s Director of Rugby, Rassie Erasmus, lauded a number of players for superb individual performances in the Springboks’ 35-17 win over Australia in Johannesburga but said the team will...
Huge battle up front and a fast finish? Dissecting of the Springboks and Wallabies line ups
5 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...
The Bulls recruit another former player for the 2020 Super Rugby season
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Bulls have continued their recruitment for next season with another former player returning to the franchise from France. Former Springbok and Super Rugby winning lock Juandre Kruger...
Springboks Name Team To Face The Wallabies
5 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
5 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
5 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...
Monday Morning Round Up
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMike Catt to join Ireland's coach staff under Andy Farrell Current Italy assistant coach Mike Catt will join the Ireland coaching team following the completion of this...
