Van Der Merwe Intent on grabbing his chance against the BaaBaas
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMarnus van der Merwe has been relishing every moment of being a member of Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus’ squad in the last few weeks and said he hoped to grab his chance to face the Barbarians in...
O’Mahony to lead the Barbarians against the Springboks
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland rugby legend Peter O’Mahony will captain the Barbarians in his final rugby outing when the famous invitational side take on the Springboks on Saturday. O’Mahony will lead...
Jean-Luc Du Preez speaks on his Springbok return
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJean‑Luc du Preez has earned a recall to the Springboks' 54‑man training squad ahead of the mid‑year internationals. Coach Rassie Erasmus retained him in the latest selection, marking Du Preez’s...
How Du’Plessis Kirifi got his name
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIt is long overdue but Du’Plessis Kirifi has finally been selected in the All Black squad. Born in New Plymouth and playing openside flank, he plays his Super Rugby at the Hurricanes and represents...
Asenathi Ntlabakanye 'getting right' on Coach Daan's farm
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus named his matchday 23 on Tuesday with 4 uncapped players featured in the squad. One of them is 26-year-old prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye who plays for the Lions. Rassie says...
Winners & Losers from South Africa v Barbarians team announcement
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks take on the Barbarians in a Qatar Airways Cup in Cape Town on Saturday, in their opening match of the international season. Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has named his matchday 23...
Barbarians name their squad for the Springboks
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRobbie Deans has named a blockbuster squad as the Barbarians embrace the social engagements in Cape Town and prepare to face the Springboks under Table Mountain at Cape Town Stadium this weekend. The squad...
Conor Murray confirms exit from Munster after 17-year career
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland and Munster scrum-half Conor Murray has announced he will leave the province at the end of this season to pursue a playing opportunity abroad. The departure brings to a close a remarkable chapter...
Head Coach Andy Farrell names his first British & Irish Lions team ahead of 1888 Cup
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell has named his first ever British & Irish Lions matchday squad ahead of facing Argentina. The Lions, playing on Irish soil for the first time, take on the Pumas in the 1888 Cup at the...
Boks excited to get international season underway
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWith only 10 days to go until the Springboks kick off their 2025 season against the Barbarians in Cape Town, Rassie Erasmus (head coach), Felix Jones (assistant coach), and Siya Kolisi (captain) all expressed...
