Nienaber names squad for second preparation camp
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber had the luxury of naming a group of 33 players for their second preparation camp in Durban from Monday to Wednesday, which included 10 players who featured in the Vodacom...
Updates to Barbarian F.C. and World XV squads confirmed
6 days ago by Ultimate RugbySam Johnson and Taichi Takahashi have been added to the Barbarian F.C. squad for this weekend’s Killik Cup clash at Twickenham Stadium, and Jordi Murphy also joins the World XV. Glasgow...
Springboks switch to Test mode in Durban
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks made the big switch to Test mode on Wednesday as they returned to the training field in Durban at the first of two preparation camps this month to kick into gear for the international season. This...
Springboks return to business with two preparation camps
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks will assemble in Durban in May for two preparation camps with the purpose of getting their on-and-off-field structures in place for the 2023 international season. The first camp...
Isi Naisarani returns to his maiden club
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyFinishing up with the Shizuoka Blue Revs in the Japan Rugby League One side, Naisarani joins the Force for the remainder of the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season. The Fijian-born utility forward will look...
Springboks mix it up for final Test of 2022
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber made eight changes and two positional switches to his matchday squad to face England at Twickenham on Saturday in the final Castle Lager Outgoing Tour clash, with a handful...
Jasper Wiese returns as Springboks show minor switches for Italy
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJasper Wiese (No 8) returns to a Springbok starting lineup which features new lock and centre pairings for Saturday’s third Outgoing Tour match against Italy in Genoa, as coach Jacques Nienaber made...
Boks make switches for France with Libbok on bench
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer SA Under-20 flyhalf Manie Libbok has been included on the Springbok bench for Saturday’s Test against France in Marseille as head coach Jacques Nienaber named a team showing five changes and...