Boks ready to give everything in “special” SA farewell game
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok captain Duane Vermeulen and assistant coach Mzwandile Stick stressed the importance of closing off the home leg of their 2023 season on a high note before the team enters their Rugby World Cup...
Nienaber names a 21-man group to travel to NZ
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber on Saturday night named a group of 21 players to join their team-mates in New Zealand for next week’s second Castle Lager Rugby Championship outing against the All...
Vermeulen to lead Boks as Kleyn earns SA debut against Australia
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExperienced No 8 Duane Vermeulen will lead the Springboks for the third time in their opening Castle Lager Rugby Championship clash against Australia at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. Vermeulen...
Springbok coaches renew contracts for four years
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySA Rugby announced on Wednesday that three current Springbok assistant coaches Mzwandile Stick, Deon Davids and Daan Human, as well as Head of Athletic Performance, Andy Edwards, had signed contract extensions...
Felix Jones to join England Rugby coaching staff in 2024
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland Rugby has announced that men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has appointed Felix Jones to join his coaching team from 2024. Following a playing career that saw him represent Ireland...
Springboks delay the call up of Bulls duo
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks are sweating over the fitness of two Bulls players ahead of the Autumn Nations Series. Sbu Nkosi and Marco van Staden's call ups have been delayed by SA Rugby Director...
Why Nico Janse van Rensburg is one of the best selection calls from the Springboks
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJacques Nienebar and Rassie Erasmus sprang a few surprises when naming the first Springbok since the Rugby World Cup in Japan. The Springbok management team picked the entire Rugby World Cup-winning...
Springboks start season preparations with alignment camps
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks’ preparations for the forthcoming international season will move up a gear in the next fortnight as Rassie Erasmus (Director of Rugby), Jacques Nienaber (head coach) and the rest of...
Felix Jones: How to Read the game from full-back
5 years ago by Rugby WorldThe South Africa assistant coach explains decision-making for 15sUp in the air: South Africa full-back Willie le Roux (Inpho)Felix Jones: How to Read the game from full-back The former Munster 15 is an...
REPORT: Gloucester Target Springbok Coach
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGloucester are moving closer to completing their coaching staff under George Skivington and have turned to World Cup-winning coach Felix Jones to fill the defence coach vacancy according to The...
