'Nervy week' for both teams Erasmus says
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe eyes of the rugby world will descend upon Eden Park in Auckland New Zealand this Saturday as the world number one All Blacks will host the reigning world champions, the Springboks. Speaking to the...
Erasmus sticks with tried and tested players for New Zealand Tour
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus stuck to the players who did duty for the team in their opening two Rugby Championship matches against Australia for their tour to New Zealand, where they will play back-to-back...
Boks bounce back against Aussies in Cape Town
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks defeated the Wallabies 30-22 (half-time 20-10), bouncing back to form in their Castle Lager Rugby Championship match on a cold and windy Saturday evening in Cape Town. However,...
Fassi to start as Le Roux withdraws due to injury
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAphelele Fassi will start at fullback in the Springboks’ second Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test against the Wallabies in Cape Town on Saturday, following the withdrawal of Willie le Roux due...
Execution key as Boks prepare for second Test
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok lock Ruan Nortje and utility back Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu agreed on Wednesday that accurate execution was vital as they prepare to face the Wallabies at the DHL Stadium in Cape Town in their...
Leinster to Host Munster in Croke Park
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby will once again host Munster Rugby in the BKT United Rugby Championship derby match at Croke Park on Saturday, October 18 (KO: 5.15pm).Leinster start the URC 2025/26 season with a two-game...
Rassie names 3 Junior Springboks in 37 man squad for Australia Tests
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus selected a strong 37-man squad for the first two Tests in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship against Australia, featuring 24 Rugby World Cup-winners and five players who...
Springbok Player Ratings vs Georgia
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was by no means a perfet game for the Springboks but they did manage to hit 50 against Georgia who were great for periods of the game and helped by a rusty Springbok side. Here are our player ratings Boan...
Springbok Player Ratings
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe defending world champions run rampant against Geogia earlier today after securing a 55-10 victory. Here we rate the individual player performance. See below: 1. Boan Venter (uncapped) - 8...
Rassie Erasmus names uncapped front row as Siya Kolisi returns
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBoan Venter, Marnus van der Merwe, and Neethling Fouche will all make their Springbok debuts against Georgia in Nelspruit on Saturday as double Rugby World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi returns from...
