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...
Erasmus pleased as Boks wrap up first camp week
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus was pleased with the bedrock laid at the first week of the national training camp in Pretoria and was satisfied that they have a solid base to build from as the squad prepares...
A story of "Real Champs" vs "People's Champs" Part 2: A Cold War
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIf you have not read part one this story, stop right now, and go find it. If you were with this us last time, then you will have gotten to know of the rise of the “People’s Champs”. The...
Springboks shine at SA Sports Awards
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe South African Rugby Union thanked the judges and the South African public on Monday after a record-breaking night at the SA Sports Awards at the Sun City Superbowl. Rugby was honoured in eight categories...
Bath v Racing 92: Key Moments That Swung The Game
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBath turned on the charm for the Rec faithful as they downed Racing 92 and took a bonus point win at home. Here are the defining moments in the game. 1’ Finn Russell sets the tone early...
Owen Farrell makes French move
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyReport in France claims Farrell will join Parisian side at start of next season England captain Owen Farrell has agreed to join French club Racing 92 next season, Midi Olympique newspaper reported on...
Top 14 Round 8 Wrap-Up
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTop 14 Round 8 Wrap-Up We’re detailing the thrills and spills, winners and losers, try scorers and goal kickers from Round 8 of France’s Top14 League Toulon v Castres FT = Toulon...
RWC-winners lead SA Rugby Awards nominations for 2023
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFive members of the Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok squad in France – Pieter-Steph du Toit, Eben Etzebeth, Siya Kolisi, Frans Malherbe and Damian Willemse – were nominated for the coveted...
Belief, commitment and confidence: How South Africa won Rugby World Cup 2023
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks’ journey to their record fourth Webb Ellis Cup was paved by the squad’s resilience and their ability to overcome adversity in France. “As a Springbok, you always believe...
Kolisi: “RWC victory was for every South African”
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok captain Siya Kolisi said the team’s back-to-back Rugby World Cup victories was not for the players, but for every South African as the team touched down on local soil at a packed OR Tambo...
