Wiese returns as Boks change nine for NZ clash
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJasper Wiese makes his first appearances of the season in a team featuring a new locking combination as Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus rang the changes for the Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test against...
Munster Squad Update | Internationals Return Ahead Of Open Training Session
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Munster men’s team have resumed the pre-season training programme at the HPC today with Ireland internationals Tadhg Beirne, Craig Casey, Jack Crowley, Oli Jager, Calvin Nash, Conor Murray and...
Maro Itoje announced as new Saracens Club Captain
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens is delighted to confirm Maro Itoje has been announced as our new Club Captain. The second-rower, who is one of the biggest names in the game will take the reins ahead of the 2024/25 season...
Etzebeth doubtful to face New Zealand in Joburg
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok assistant coach Deon Davids said on Monday that South Africa may have to face New Zealand in Johannesburg on Saturday without their most-capped player, Eben Etzebeth, while RG Snyman and Salmaan...
19 players that have played 100 or more tests for the Springboks and All Blacks
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe much anticipated first test between the Springboks and the All Blacks is on the horizon as Rassie Erasmus and Scott Robertson will do battle for the first time. Here is a look at all the test centurions...
Kurt-Lee Arendse set to head to Japan
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Bulls have given Kurt-Lee Arendse approval to take up a short-term sabbatical to Japan which will see him miss most of the upcoming season. According to South African Sunday newspaper Rapport, the...
Boks go back to business for All Black Tests
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick said their focus in the next nine days was solely on producing the best quality rugby they could, to build on their encouraging start to the competition. The Springboks...
We Predict The Springboks v All Blacks Line Up
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks and Springboks have named their squads for Round Two and Three of the Rugby Championship. One of the greatest ever rugby rivalries will be reignited in Johannesburg and Cape Town in back...
Hartzenberg returns from injury for the Cheetahs
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Free State Cheetahs welcome the Lions to Toyota Stadium on Saturday, 24 August, at 17:00. Director of Rugby, Frans Steyn: "I think we know the challenges they bring to the game, and we need...
All Blacks Prop ruled out of South African tour
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEarlier today the All Blacks revealed that prop Ethan de Groot will play no part in those Tests. The 26-year-old is currently battling a neck injury and he will continue his rehabilitation in New Zealand....
