Erasmus names squad for upcoming test series
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a strong squad of 39 players and an additional 14 players on a standby list for the Castle Lager Incoming Series which kicks off with a challenging two Tests against...
Springboks vs Wales: A look at the numbers
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe world champion Springboks returned to action for the first time since winning the 2023 World Cup. A clinical performance by a South African side that had many new faces, and the ommission of regular...
South Africa vs Wales: Player Focus - Evan Roos
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Stormers 8th man who recently earned his 50th cap for his club made his 6th appearance for the Springboks against Wales at Twickenham. Roos carried on his rich form from the United Rugby Championship...
Springbok eighth-man expects a physical encounter vs Wales
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok No 8 Evan Roos expected a physical battle against Wales on Saturday as the team kicks off their 2024 international season at Twickenham, saying the Welsh have a similar demeanour to South Africans...
Four players on debut for the Springboks as Rassie shows his hand
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby World Cup-winning prop Vincent Koch will earn his 50th Test cap on Saturday when the Springboks take on Wales at Twickenham in their first international since lifting the Webb Ellis Cup in France...
Erasmus names exciting Bok training squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus named an exciting squad of 35 players for the team’s first official training camp of the season, which starts in Pretoria on Monday where the focus will be on the opening...
Gelant returns for DHL Stormers in Glasgow
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFullback Warrick Gelant makes his return for the DHL Stormers in their Vodacom United Rugby Championship quarterfinal against Glasgow Warriors at Scotstoun Stadium on Saturday. The DHL...
Smith locked-in with Stormers to 2027
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLock Adré Smith has signed a contract extension that will keep him in Stormers colours until at least 2027. The hard-working second rower joins teammates Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Dan du Plessis,...
URC final round review
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyPlay-off pathway So, that’s the regular season over and we now know the make-up of the play-offs, with Benetton Rugby and the Ospreys having secured the last two spots in the top eight. As...
Stormers v Lions: Players that could earn a Springbok callup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the domestic competitions coming to an end, the international window is upon us and coaches are starting to look even closer at players who could make the cut for the international teams. The current...
