Kolbe: “We have to capitalise on our chances”
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok wing Cheslin Kolbe emphasised the importance of capitalising on their point-scoring opportunities when the Boks line up against Ireland in Dublin on Saturday, if they want to break their 13-year...
World Rugby Award Nominations 2025
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby have released a list of their nominations for the World Rugby Awards. The Springboks hog the Men's Player of the Year division with three of the four nominations coming from South Africa The...
Ireland Squad Update
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland squad are back in camp and ready to go again, after Saturday night’s win over Australia. Next up? A massive showdown with the reigning World Champions, South Africa, in a sold-out Aviva...
Springboks Secure No.1 Spot Ahead of Showdown With Ireland
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks will remain at the top of the world rankings for another week, regardless of the outcome of their highly anticipated clash with Ireland. South Africa cemented their position after a convincing...
Etzebeth: “We haven’t won here in a while, so it’s a nice opportunity”
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok lock Eben Etzebeth, who increased his Test cap tally to 139 against France two weeks ago, said the Boks are looking forward to Saturday’s Castle Lager Outgoing Tour showdown against Ireland...
World Rugby Nations Cup to launch in July 2026 to transform international calendar
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has confirmed that the preparations for the World Rugby Nations Cup are advancing at pace, with 11 of the 12 teams now confirmed for a competition that will kick-off in 2026 and provide important...
Hemispheres will collide and rugby’s future redefined when the Nations Championship debuts in 2026
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Nations Championship is the new cross hemisphere international rugby tournament that will put the 12 strongest nations, and best players in the sport, on the global stage every two years. The Nations...
Autumn Nations Series Team of the Week
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAnother weekend of action is done and plenty of talking points with the Springboks suffering yet another straight red, England obliterating New Zealand, Japan nearly beating Wales and Santi Carreras coming...
Mbonambi and Mchunu to join Springboks in Ireland
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBongi Mbonambi (hooker) and Ntuthuko Mchunu (prop) will join the Springboks in Ireland on Sunday as national coach Rassie Erasmus and his coaching team prepare for their final two clashes of the Castle...
Boks praise fight in tough outing against Italy
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyA much-changed Springbok team, playing with 14 men for almost 70 minutes, delivered a performance for the ages in extreme adversity with a brilliant 32-14 (halftime 10-3) Castle Lager Outgoing Tour victory...
