Cameron Hanekom called up to replace double World Cup winner
2 months 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...
Boks call up Grobbelaar and Louw for November tour
2 months 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
2 months 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...
Lions leader Horn setting his sights on the Springboks
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWhen you consider the competition for back row spots in the Springboks set-up, you would imagine it must be pretty daunting for an uncapped player with international ambitions. Just for starters,...
Springboks seal the title in style
3 months 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
3 months 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...
Boks make 10 changes for Los Pumas showdown
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus has made 10 changes to his starting team for their penultimate Castle Lager Rugby Championship clash against Los Pumas in Santiago del Estero on Saturday. Salmaan...
Springbok Player Ratings | RSA v NZL
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRassie Erasmus and the Springboks win the Freedom Cup for the first time since 2009 by beating the All Blacks twice in a row during the Rugby Championship in South Africa. Table Mountain provided...
Moodie, Hendrikse back as Boks change up for NZ
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCanan Moodie (wing) and Jaden Hendrikse (scrumhalf) make their first appearances in the Springbok jersey since the 2023 Rugby World Cup on Saturday while double RWC winners Willie le Roux (fullback) and...
Louw ranks facing NZ as his biggest rugby highlight
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok loose forward Elrigh Louw described South Africa's 31-27 victory against New Zealand in Johannesburg last week as his biggest career highlight and said the team looked forward to facing their...
