Springboks name squad to travel to New Zealand
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks have confirmed a touring squad of 36 players for their Rugby Championship matches against New Zealand and Argentina in the next three weeks. SA Rugby Director of Rugby, Rassie Erasmus,...
The Bulls recruit another former player for the 2020 Super Rugby season
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Bulls have continued their recruitment for next season with another former player returning to the franchise from France. Former Springbok and Super Rugby winning lock Juandre Kruger...
Springboks Name Team To Face The Wallabies
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExperienced lock Eben Etzebeth was on Wednesday named as Springbok captain for Saturday’s first Rugby Championship match against Australia in Johannesburg, while Rynhardt Elstadt (loose forward)...
2019/20 TOP 14 Fixtures Confirmed
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyToulouse will kick off their TOP14 defence with a visit to Bordeaux in the opening round of the 2019/20 season on 24 August 2019. The opening round also sees Agen host Toulon, Montpellier travel...
Marco van Staden invited to Springbok training group in Pretoria
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok loose forward Marco van Staden was on Monday added to the Springbok training group and will join the rest of the squad immediately at their preparation camp in Pretoria. Van...
Rassie Erasmus adds 13 players to his squad and provides an update on Jan Serfontein
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDuane Vermeulen, Handre Pollard (both Bulls), Lukhanyo Am, Sibusiso Nkosi (both Sharks) and Francois Louw (Bath) are amongst a group of 13 players who have been added to the Springbok training group in...
Rassie Erasmus rewards European form in his latest alignment camp squad
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok head coach Rassie Erasmus has rewarded for in his latest alignment camp ahead of the Rugby World Cup in Japan with uncapped Toulouse flanker Rynhardt Elstadt included in the squad along with...
Ten years on, where are the 2009 Emerging Springboks now?
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn the 23rd of June 2009, the Emerging Springboks piled the pressure on the British and Irish Lions, after the tourist lost the opening test to the Springboks, as they picked up 13 all draw. We...
The Blues could benefit from All Black flyhalf joining Dan Carter in Japan
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySuper Rugby franchise the Blues could benefit from Japanese Top League club Kobe Kobelco Steelers recruiting former Chiefs and All Black flyhalf Aaron Cruden. Cruden is set to leave Montpellier...
Nations Championship proposals face World Rugby deadline of Friday
7 years ago by The Guardian• Governing body needs unanimous support of 10 major unions• France omit Bastareaud from World Cup preparationsLeading rugby nations face a deadline of Friday to back or reject World Rugby’s Nations...
