Cameron Hanekom called up to replace double World Cup winner
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyCameron Hanekom earned his first call-up to the Springbok squad on Sunday after being drafted into national coach Rassie Erasmus’ 35-man group for the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour following the withdrawal...
Plumtree makes changes a head of Munster clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sharks enjoy continuity in team selection for their United Rugby Championship clash with Munster Rugby at Kings Park on Saturday. Head coach John Plumtree has rejigged his loose forward trio, shifting...
Boks call up Grobbelaar and Louw for November tour
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJohan Grobbelaar (hooker) and Wilco Louw (prop) were called up to the Springbok squad for the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour on Thursday, following the injury withdrawal of utility forward Jan-Hendrik Wessels. Wessels,...
Four RWC winners return as Boks name squad for November tour
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFour Rugby World Cup winners, Damian Willemse (utility back), Andre Esterhuizen (centre), RG Snyman and Franco Mostert (both locks), will make a welcome return to the Springbok squad for the Castle Lager...
Sharks name strong side full of Springboks for Glasgow
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hollywoodbets Sharks team to play Glasgow Warriors at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on Saturday has been bolstered by the return of a number of Springboks for this first Vodacom United Rugby Championship...
Sharks backline remains intact for Benetton clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sharks will once again take continuity into their United Rugby Championship clash with Benetton at Stadio Monigo on Saturday afternoon. Head coach John Plumtree has made minimal changes, all three...
Clean sweep for SA sides in rewarding URC weekend
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was a rewarding weekend for South Africa’s United Rugby Championship teams as all four franchises claimed bonus-point victories – two at home and two away – to bag a full house for...
Sharks name team for Dragons clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo sets of brothers will run out for the Hollywoodbets Sharks in Saturday’s second Vodacom United Rugby Championship game on the road when they meet Dragons RFC in Newport, Wales. Fresh...
Springboks seal the title in style
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks won the Castle Lager Rugby Championship for the first time in five years when they beat Argentina at Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit in commanding fashion on Saturday, with a 48-7 victory...
Milestone for Etzebeth as Erasmus names his match day 23
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEben Etzebeth will set the record as the most capped Springbok of all time on in Nelspruit Saturday when he runs out at lock against Argentina, while Jaden Hendrikse and Manie Libbok are paired as starting...
