Ireland defeat the Springboks in Durban
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland grabbed a dramatic 25-24 victory (half-time 16-6) over the Springboks in Durban on Saturday evening to not only level the Castle Lager Incoming Series, but also hand the Rugby World Cup champions...
Combined XV | South Africa v Ireland
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter last weeks close game we try and put together a Combined XV with the starting teams for this weeks test in Durban 1: Andrew Porter 2: Bongi Mobanmabi 3: Frans Malherbe 4:...
Farrell is "more than fully confident" in Caelan Doris' ability as captain.
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyA hot winters day out in Durban as the dust settles on Irelands team announcement, which included the revelation that Peter O’Mahony has been dropped to the bench as 26-year-old Caelan Doris takes...
Erasmus happy with the result in far from perfect Springbok performance
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus let out a sigh of relief following the Springboks’ hard-fought 27-20 (halftime 13-8) victory over Ireland at Loftus Versfeld in the first of two Tests in the Castle...
Winners and Losers from South Africa v Ireland
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks surprised Ireland with 80 minutes of running rugby with the visitors staying in the fight the entire game. Here are the winners and losers. Winners: Jesse Kriel: Kriel...
South Africa vs Ireland: Key Moments
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIn a thrilling test match enocunter between back-to-back World Cup winners South Africa, and Six Nations winners Ireland lived up the the hype in a physical encounter with moments of magic from both teams. Here...
Kolisi thrilled to run out in front of home fans against Ireland
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok captain Siya Kolisi was thrilled to be back on South African shores for what marks their biggest Test since their triumphant Rugby World Cup campaign in France when they line up against Ireland...
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...
Next Gen to lead rugby’s laws evolution
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe next generation of global rugby superstars will be at the forefront of laws innovation when the World Rugby U20 Championship and U20 Trophy kick-off in Cape Town on 29 June and Edinburgh on 2 July. World...
Siya Kolisi to retain Springbok captaincy
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo-time Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok captain Siya Kolisi will retain the captain’s armband when the world champions return to the field in the Castle Lager Incoming Series, which kicks off...
