Boks excited about “special” RGR series
15 hours ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick and captain Pieter-Steph du Toit expressed their excitement about participating in what they described as a “special tournament” against the All Blacks...
By the numbers: All Blacks set for first Test against South Africa
19 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks head to Ellis Park on Saturday for Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry, with New Zealand’s ball-in-hand attack set to meet South Africa’s physicality. Here's...
De Allende strikes 100 in RGR opener against New Zealand
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok centre Damian de Allende will become the 10th player in history to earn 100 Test caps for South Africa when the Boks meet the All Blacks in the opening game of the inaugural Castle Double Malt...
Rassie Erasmus delays Springboks team announcement for All Blacks’ series opener
4 days ago by Ultimate RugbySA Rugby has confirmed when Rassie Erasmus will name his Springboks team for the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Test series opener against the All Blacks. South Africa and New Zealand face-off at...
Boks switch their focus to All Blacks and RGR
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok utility back Canan Moodie said the Boks were ready to switch their focus to the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry (RGR) series presented by Castle Double Malt after returning to South Africa following...
What Rassie Erasmus learnt from the win over Argentina
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks limped to a 10-17 win over Argentina in Buenos Aires. There were few shining lights for the visitors as Rassie Erasmus and the coaches prepare the side for four tests against the All Blacks...
The reason behind Erasmus' trust in Siya Kolisi above all else
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThere is a familiar pattern in Springbok rugby whenever one of the team’s senior leaders is sidelined. A younger player steps up, performs impressively, and almost immediately the debate begins:...
Several Springbok stalwarts return to face Argentina
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus on Tuesday included a host of stalwarts, who will all make a timely return from injury – including captain Siya Kolisi, Eben Etzebeth, Lood de Jager, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu,...
Erasmus names strong travelling squad for Argentina Test
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok captain Siya Kolisi, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Lood de Jager, Eben Etzebeth, and Morne van den Berg will make a welcome return from injury when national coach Rassie Erasmus and his charges...
Rassie Erasmus drops selection hints for Argentina clash after double Springboks blow: ‘It is not ideal’
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyRassie Erasmus has confirmed that just two of the current Springboks squad members will not be available to face Argentina next weekend in Buenos Aires. The clash against Los Pumas will be a crucial...
