Why Rassie picked Riley over JJ van der Mescht
4 days ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus has explained why Junior Boks captain Riley Norton was called up ahead of the more experienced JJ van der Mescht. Norton was pulled from the SA U20 squad that left for Georgia...
Boks have utmost respect for England as Nations Championship looms
4 days ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus expressed utmost respect for England as the Boks kicked off their preparations for the inaugural Nations Championship – that kicks off next weekend in Johannesburg...
Mnebelele replaces Norton as Junior Bok captain to Georgia
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbySiphosethu Mnebelele has been confirmed as the Junior Springbok captain for the forthcoming Junior World Championship in Georgia, replacing regular skipper Riley Norton, who has been named in Springbok...
Erasmus names six uncapped players in 46-man Nations Championship squad
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus on Saturday evening named a 46-man squad featuring six uncapped players and a host of returning Vodacom Bulls players for the inaugural Nations Championship, which kicks...
Who is Riley Norton? Meet the 20-year-old Springboks star called up to the senior squad by Rassie Erasmus
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyRassie Erasmus has picked the 20-year-old Stormers forward to face the Barbarians on Saturday so here is all you need to know about Riley Norton Arguably no country in world rugby has a more formidable...
South Africa name exciting teams for Gqeberha double-header
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus and SA ‘A’ coach Mzwandile Stick named quality teams for their opening matches of the season against the Barbarians and Zimbabwe on Saturday in Gqeberha, with...
Excitement builds as Springbok season openers draw nearer
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyThe excitement for the week ahead with the Springboks facing the Barbarians and the SA ‘A’ team taking on Zimbabwe was palpable in the national camp on Monday as Bok assistant coach Deon Davids...
Erasmus pleased with foundation laid as Boks wrap up first camp week
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus was content with the foundation laid in the Boks’ first week of training as his charges wrapped up their on-field preparations with their final training session in...
Boks target season openers to set the tone for 2026
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus said on Thursday the matches between the Boks and Barbarians and the SA ‘A’ team versus Zimbabwe were vital to set the tone for the season as the team prepare...
Van Heerden to join Springboks in Johannesburg
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyRuben van Heerden has been called up to the Springbok squad and will join the team in Johannesburg on Wednesday evening as they continue their preparations for their season opener against the Barbarians...
