The Data Behind South Africa’s Rugby Championship Success
1 month ago by Jonny McCormickAfter back-to-back World Cup titles and a Lions series victory, South Africa added to their recent trophy collection by claiming the 2024 Rugby Championship title. This current crop of Springboks are...
Benetton sign Argentine hooker Agustìn Creevy
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyA sensational signing for Benetton Rugby. The green and white franchise is happy to announce the signing of Agustìn Creevy. The hooker, who will join the team on Monday 21 October, has...
Springboks seal the title in style
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks won the Castle Lager Rugby Championship for the first time in five years when they beat Argentina at Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit in commanding fashion on Saturday, with a 48-7 victory...
Boks playing for Etzebeth and South Africa
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok captain Siya Kolisi said the team would play for Eben Etzebeth – who will become the most capped Springbok of all time with 128 Tests – and to make the entire country proud when they...
Springboks targeting redemption with glory on the line
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa had the chance to clinch their first Rugby Championship title since 2019 last Saturday, only to be edged out by Argentina, setting up a grandstand finish. Rassie Erasmus' side had a...
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 28-29 September, 2024
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the final round of The Rugby Championship 2024 and other international matches in Europe, Africa and South America this weekend. Permutation highlights: South...
Milestone for Etzebeth as Erasmus names his match day 23
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyEben Etzebeth will set the record as the most capped Springbok of all time on in Nelspruit Saturday when he runs out at lock against Argentina, while Jaden Hendrikse and Manie Libbok are paired as starting...
“We owe it to SA and ourselves to bounce back” Daan Human
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok assistant coach Daan Human said the team owed it to the country and themselves to bounce back strongly when they face Argentina in Nelspruit on Saturday. The Test at the Mbombela...
“Hurt” Erasmus says Boks will look to bounce back in Nelspruit
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus said they were hurting after their nail-biting defeat against Argentina in the penultimate round of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship in Santigo del Estero on Saturday...
Etzebeth to equal Matfield's record
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLock Eben Etzebeth will join Victor Matfield as the most capped Springbok if he plays off the bench on Saturday after being named in the matchday 23 to face Argentina in the Rugby Championship. Retired...