Watch: Blitzbok star Werner Kok red carded for a dangerous fend in his first start for Toulouse
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer South African sevens star Werner Kok was shown a red in the 53rd minute of his first start for Toulouse, who signed the flyer as a Rugby World Cup joker. Kok was given his marching...
Four Smaller Rugby World Cup Games Worth Tuning In For
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2019 Rugby World Cup kicks off next week and while everyone is looking forward to those big clashes involving the tier 1 nations, such as New Zealand v South Africa and Ireland v Scotland, we...
Bok halfback to join Sale Sharks short-term deal
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith Sale Shark’s first-choice scrumhalf Faf de Klerk in Japan with the Springboks, the Manchester-based side are set to sign another Springbok to cover for de Klerk. Bulls scrumhalf...
"Trying to do things that no one else has ever done before is a hallmark of what New Zealand people are about" - Steve Hansen
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAiming for a third straight Rugby World Cup title, Steve Hansen and the All Blacks are excited. Steve Hansen insisted the All Blacks were embracing the pressure of trying to win a third...
England’s Joe Cokanasiga admits nerves when facing Wales and Wallabies
7 years ago by The Guardian• Both sides are potential quarter-final opponents for England• South Africa’s Eben Etzebeth under investigation over brawlJoe Cokanasiga has revealed he still suffers from pre-match nerves when...
Watch: Cheslin Kolbe on his test call up and reacts to old footage and stories
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWinger Cheslin Kolbe spoke to the Springboks on how he had to overcome many obstacles in his rugby career, including being labelled "too small to play for the Boks." The explosive wing with the...
Rugby World Cup 2019: South Africa team guide
7 years ago by The GuardianThe Springboks go into the tournament as the form team on the planet thanks to Rassie Erasmus’s superb stewardship Continue reading...
“I think the whole of Japan woke up this morning to the knowledge that the World Cup was here" - Rassie Erasmus
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks woke up in Japan for a 12th morning today, but felt the Rugby World Cup atmosphere for the first time properly, Rassie Erasmus, director of rugby at SA Rugby told the team’s ‘arrival’...
Friday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySix legends to be inducted into World Rugby Hall of Fame World Rugby has announced that six legends of the game in Richie McCaw (New Zealand), Shiggy Konno (Japan), Os du Randt (South Africa),...
Six legends to be inducted into World Rugby Hall of Fame
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has announced that six legends of the game in Richie McCaw (New Zealand), Shiggy Konno (Japan), Os du Randt (South Africa), Peter Fatialofa (Samoa), Graham Henry (New Zealand) and Diego Ormaechea...
