Wiese returns as Boks change nine for NZ clash
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJasper Wiese makes his first appearances of the season in a team featuring a new locking combination as Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus rang the changes for the Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test against...
The Rugby Championship Round One Preview
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby Championship kicks off on Saturday, here’s a preview of the first round. New Zealand v Argentina Saturday 10 August 2024 – 09:05 Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington Argentina...
Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Louw earn first starts for Boks in Brisbane
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbySacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Elrigh Louw will make their first Test starts for South Africa against the Wallabies in Brisbane on Saturday as the Springboks largely reverted to the squad that shared a...
Rugby Championship -9 Days out-Breaking down the squads
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby Championship is only nine days away. Every team has named their squad ahead of the tournament. Australia who ended last years tournament with the wooden spoon, will look to better their chances...
Wallabies prop joins the Waratahs
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter what turned out to be a season of disappointment for The Waratahs may suddenly turn a new corner, as they look set to welcome Test stars Taniela Tupou and Rob Leota at the franchise. Several household...
22 RWC Winners in Springbok Squad to Australia
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a strong 33-man squad led by double Rugby World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi for the Castle Lager Rugby Championship, which kicks off against the Wallabies in Brisbane...
Erasmus names experienced squad for Ireland showdown
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus named an experienced squad featuring 20 Rugby World Cup-winners – the entire starting 15 and five players on the replacements’ bench – for their opening...
Erasmus names squad for upcoming test series
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a strong squad of 39 players and an additional 14 players on a standby list for the Castle Lager Incoming Series which kicks off with a challenging two Tests against...
Nasser commits to Queensland
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJosh Nasser has re-signed with the Queensland Reds for two years in a positive move to keep building the career of one of Australia’s best young hookers.The Reds are delighted to have Nasser’s...
Four players on debut for the Springboks as Rassie shows his hand
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby World Cup-winning prop Vincent Koch will earn his 50th Test cap on Saturday when the Springboks take on Wales at Twickenham in their first international since lifting the Webb Ellis Cup in France...