Clean sweep for SA sides in rewarding URC weekend
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was a rewarding weekend for South Africa’s United Rugby Championship teams as all four franchises claimed bonus-point victories – two at home and two away – to bag a full house for...
Van der Merwe excited to be back for Lions vs Edinburgh clash
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Emirates Lions welcome Edinburgh to Emirates Airline Park this Saturday for Round 3 of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship. Kick-off in Johannesburg is scheduled for 13:45. Springbok Edwill...
22 RWC Winners in Springbok Squad to Australia
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a strong 33-man squad led by double Rugby World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi for the Castle Lager Rugby Championship, which kicks off against the Wallabies in Brisbane...
Rassie Erasmus adds to his squad
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus has called up five players to the squad for their closing Test of the Castle Lager Incoming Series against Portugal in Bloemfontein on Saturday, with the 41-man squad...
Erasmus names squad for upcoming test series
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a strong squad of 39 players and an additional 14 players on a standby list for the Castle Lager Incoming Series which kicks off with a challenging two Tests against...
WATCH | Edwill van der Merwe scores on debut
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWHAT A DEBUT SCORE!!!Edwill van der Merwe take a bow! #RSAvWAL pic.twitter.com/N3zo450g0U — Jared Wright (@jaredwright17) June 22, 2024
Springboks vs Wales: A look at the numbers
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe world champion Springboks returned to action for the first time since winning the 2023 World Cup. A clinical performance by a South African side that had many new faces, and the ommission of regular...
Springbok eighth-man expects a physical encounter vs Wales
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok No 8 Evan Roos expected a physical battle against Wales on Saturday as the team kicks off their 2024 international season at Twickenham, saying the Welsh have a similar demeanour to South Africans...
Meet the new boys in the Springbok team
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyPieter-Steph du Toit will lead the Boks against Wales on Saturday, in a team boasting two uncapped players in the starting XV, namely flyhalf Jordan Hendrikse and wing Edwill van der Merwe and two uncapped...
Four players on debut for the Springboks as Rassie shows his hand
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby World Cup-winning prop Vincent Koch will earn his 50th Test cap on Saturday when the Springboks take on Wales at Twickenham in their first international since lifting the Webb Ellis Cup in France...
