Rassie Erasmus rugby player
Rassie Erasmus rugby player

Rassie Erasmus

5th Oct 1972 1.91m/99kg Head Coach

Malcolm Marx equals David Pocock's 2016 record against the All Blacks

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx earned his 50th test cap against New Zealand in the opening game of the 2022 Rugby Championship in Nelspruit.     The 28-year-old hooker made his...

The last time the Springboks beat the All Blacks in South Africa

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Under-fire All Blacks head coach Ian Foster will be looking to defend an impressive away record against Springboks.   New Zealand suffered a home series defeat to Ireland, a first in...

Deon Fourie to become the oldest-ever Springbok debutant

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Stormers' veteran Deon Fourie is in line to become the oldest-ever Springbok debutant this weekend against Wales.     The 35-year-old earned his call up to the Springbok squad after an outstanding...

Dobson On The Brink Of Franchise History

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

John Dobson has entrusted players previously described as discards and journeymen with a United Rugby Championship campaign that has brought him within one win of becoming the most successful coach in...

Springbok hopeful Evan Roos Named URC Next Gen Star Of The Season

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Stormers' star back-rower Evan Roos has been named as the 2021/22 United Rugby Championship URC Next Gen Star Of The Season.   "It is a huge honour to get this award, I am so grateful...

Siya Kolisi commits long-term future to Sharks

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi will remain with the Sharks until 2027 after signing a new long-term deal.     The 30-year-old became Springbok #851 on his 22nd birthday in 2013 debuting...

Frans Malherbe compares URC and Super Rugby scrums

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok and Stormers tighthead prop Frans Malherbe has compared the scrums in the United Rugby Championship and Super Rugby.   A seasoned front-rower, Malherbe has played over 100 games for...

Rassie Erasmus' three ideas that 'could help the game kick on'

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus has three ideas that 'could help the game kick on'.   In his latest column for the Daily Mail, Erasmus wrote that 'it’s impossible to expect...

Erasmus pens support for Eddie Jones in recent article

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok director of rugby Rassie Erasmus recently penned an article – published in the Daily Mail – in which he addressed the apparent panic spreading through the English rugby fraternity...

Eddie Jones' successor set to be appointed ahead of 2023 Rugby World Cup

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England head coach Eddie Jones has received backing from the RFU, but his successor may be in place ahead of next year's World Cup.   Eddie Jones' successor as England head coach will be appointed...