Cameron Hanekom called up to replace double World Cup winner
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyCameron Hanekom earned his first call-up to the Springbok squad on Sunday after being drafted into national coach Rassie Erasmus’ 35-man group for the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour following the withdrawal...
Boks call up Grobbelaar and Louw for November tour
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyJohan Grobbelaar (hooker) and Wilco Louw (prop) were called up to the Springbok squad for the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour on Thursday, following the injury withdrawal of utility forward Jan-Hendrik Wessels. Wessels,...
Four RWC winners return as Boks name squad for November tour
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFour Rugby World Cup winners, Damian Willemse (utility back), Andre Esterhuizen (centre), RG Snyman and Franco Mostert (both locks), will make a welcome return to the Springbok squad for the Castle Lager...
Mixed fortunes on the road for SA teams in URC
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was a weekend of mixed emotions for South Africa’s four franchises in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, with the Vodacom Bulls and Emirates Lions providing rays of light in their opening...
Lions leader Horn setting his sights on the Springboks
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWhen you consider the competition for back row spots in the Springboks set-up, you would imagine it must be pretty daunting for an uncapped player with international ambitions. Just for starters,...
Bulls change four for Osprey's visit
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Vodacom Bulls have made three changes to the starting xv personnel with an additional fourth in the impact squad to make it four changes in a slightly rotated forward pack for round four of the 2024/25...
Clean sweep for SA sides in rewarding URC weekend
2 months 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...
Match Preview: Bulls v Ulster
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyVodacom Bulls v Ulster Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria – KO 15.00 IRE & UK / 16.00 ITA & SA Referee: Ben Whitehouse (WRU, 101st league game) AR 1: JD Jadezweni (SARU) AR...
Nortje to lead the Bulls vs Edinburgh
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRuan Nortje leads the Bulls nonet of returning Springboks who slot into the matchday 23 for the third round of the 2024/25 United Rugby Championship clash with Irish side, Ulster Rugby. The occasion will...
Nortje and Louw to lead the Bulls into new season
2 months 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...