Kendellen: You’re Putting On A Green Jersey, That’s Enough Motivation In Itself
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyBeing a leader has become second nature to Munster back rower Alex Kendellen. The 23-year-old has captained every team he has been a part of since his school days in Cork. He took on the responsibility...
“Unbelievable performance” sees Etzebeth break Springbok record
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyEben Etzebeth, winning a Springbok record 128th cap, thanked his teammates for an “unbelievable performance” as his team clinched the Castle Lager Rugby Championship with a joyous 48-7...
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...
Nortje and Louw to lead the Bulls into new season
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Bulls have confirmed Springbok duo Ruan Nortje and Elrigh Louw as co-captains for the 2024/25 season. Nortje and Louw, who are currently on international duty in the 2024 Rugby Championship decider...
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...
South Africa return to the URC this weekend
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyApart from Nelspruit, South African eyes will be on Johannesburg, Pretoria, Bridgend and Galway on Saturday as the four local franchises get their Vodacom United Rugby Championship season underway. The...
Three players released by the Springboks
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus released three players, Ben-Jason Dixon, Johan Grobbelaar, and Canan Moodie, to their local franchises after the Boks wrapped up their main training block for the week...
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...