Junior Bok team doctor's mid-flight lifesaving intervention
4 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe South African Under-20 team has become used to ‘delays’ in recent weeks, but the most recent pause in their plans involved a lifesaving intervention by the team doctor. The World Rugby...
Foote credits Junior Boks' resilience for special JWC victory
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbyJunior Springbok head coach Kevin Foote paid tribute to his team's resilience, depth and unbreakable bond after South Africa were crowned Junior World Championship winners following a hard-fought victory...
Currie backs Junior Boks’ growth as they brace for JWC semi-final
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyJunior Springbok assistant coach Lumumba Currie was pleased with their progress through the pool stages of the Junior World Championship but insisted there is still significant room for improvement as...
Junior Bok team tweaked for crucial pool battle with Wales
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyJunior Springbok coach Kevin Foote has made six changes to the starting XV and two more on the bench for Tuesday’s crucial Junior World Championship Pool A clash against Wales in Tbilisi. The match...
South Africa, Argentina and Australia enjoy statement wins on day one in Georgia
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was an opening day to savour at the World Rugby Junior World Championship 2026 in Georgia on Saturday as reigning champions South Africa laid down a stunning marker by running in 15 tries against Uruguay. Argentina,...
Mnebelele replaces Norton as Junior Bok captain to Georgia
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbySiphosethu Mnebelele has been confirmed as the Junior Springbok captain for the forthcoming Junior World Championship in Georgia, replacing regular skipper Riley Norton, who has been named in Springbok...
Erasmus pleased with foundation laid as Boks wrap up first camp week
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus was content with the foundation laid in the Boks’ first week of training as his charges wrapped up their on-field preparations with their final training session in...
Moyo praises Junior Boks’ maturity after Fiji victory
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyVusi Moyo, who captained the Junior Springboks on Tuesday, hailed his side’s growing maturity and cohesion after their second big victory of the U20 International Series, over Fiji at Wynberg Boys’...
Foote, Norton proud of Junior Bok fightback as they capture maiden U20 TRC title.
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJunior Springbok coach Kevin Foote and skipper Riley Norton praised the SA U20 side for fighting back from three to one tries down to draw 29-29 with New Zealand in their final match of...
Junior Springboks Overpower Australia in RD#2 of TRC U20 Championship
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Junior Springboks clinched the 2026 Under-20 Rugby Championship with a round to go, overpowering Australia U20 56–17 at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha. This followed Agentina's win...
