SA Rugby honours legacy of Walter and Albertina Sisulu
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe South African Rugby Union (SARU) announced on Saturday that the Test between the Springbok Women and the USA Women at Ellis Park on 4 July would be played in honour of the memory of the Walter and...
South Africa, Argentina and Australia enjoy statement wins on day one in Georgia
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was an opening day to savour at the World Rugby Junior World Championship 2026 in Georgia on Saturday as reigning champions South Africa laid down a stunning marker by running in 15 tries against Uruguay. Argentina,...
Werner Kok to join Newcastle Red Bulls
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbySouth African wing Werner Kok has joined Newcastle Red Bulls as preparations for the new Gallagher PREM season continue to gather pace. Werner arrives on a one-year deal having scored 12 tries in 19...
Building blocks laid as Boks switch into Nations Championship mode
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks wrapped up their Nations Championship training camp in Johannesburg on Thursday, and Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus was satisfied that the necessary building blocks were in place as the...
Springbok Women ready for hard yards up the world rankings
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe surge into the top ten on the world rankings at the last Women’s Rugby World Cup was one thing, but now the Springbok Women are driven to improve even further into the single digits of the pecking...
Why Rassie picked Riley over JJ van der Mescht
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus has explained why Junior Boks captain Riley Norton was called up ahead of the more experienced JJ van der Mescht. Norton was pulled from the SA U20 squad that left for Georgia...
Boks have utmost respect for England as Nations Championship looms
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus expressed utmost respect for England as the Boks kicked off their preparations for the inaugural Nations Championship – that kicks off next weekend in Johannesburg...
Mnebelele replaces Norton as Junior Bok captain to Georgia
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbySiphosethu Mnebelele has been confirmed as the Junior Springbok captain for the forthcoming Junior World Championship in Georgia, replacing regular skipper Riley Norton, who has been named in Springbok...
Erasmus names six uncapped players in 46-man Nations Championship squad
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus on Saturday evening named a 46-man squad featuring six uncapped players and a host of returning Vodacom Bulls players for the inaugural Nations Championship, which kicks...
Match report | South Africa vs Barbarians
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks exploded their 2026 into life with 12 tries before a thrilled Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium crowd of 26 398 in Gqeberha, racking up a 80-31 victory (halftime 40-26) over the touring Barbarians. The...
