Du Toit: “We know what we need to do to deliver on our standards”
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok prop Thomas du Toit on Monday acknowledged that the team were far off the standards they had set for themselves in their Castle Lager Incoming Series opener against Italy in Pretoria last week,...
Frustrated Erasmus reconsidering second Test selection
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyA frustrated Rassie Erasmus said he would reconsider his pre-planned selection for the second Castle Lager Tour test in Gqeberha next week, after a “disappointing” 42-24 victory over Italy...
Springbok Player Ratings
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks returned to test rugby with a dominant 42-24 win over Italy in Pretoria earlier today. Scrum-half Morne van den Berg was crowned man of the match thanks to his 2 tries. Take a look at the...
Jesse Kriel thrilled to lead Boks against physical Italy
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJesse Kriel, who will become South Africa’s 67th Test captain when he leads the Springboks against Italy at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday, was delighted about the honour bestowed upon him,...
Argentine Hooker Dimcheff Set to Debut for Italy
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina will officially lose a hooker on Saturday. Pablo Dimcheff has been named on Italy for the test match against South Africa. It marks a first appearance at the capped level for the Argentine born...
World Rugby Men's Rankings preview
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the men's internationals played across Africa, Asia, Oceania and the Americas this weekend. Permutation highlights: Three teams could all be ranked...
Players leaving and Joining the Premiership
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the conclusion of the 2024/25 Premiership Rugby seasson, clubs across England are undergoing significant changes ahead of the new campaign. A wave of high-profile departures and exciting new...
Players leaving and Joining the URC this season
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe South African United Rugby Championship franchises are undergoing significant squad changes ahead of the 2025/26 season, with a host of high-profile departures and exciting new arrivals across the...
Wiese thrilled to be back with Boks along with his brother
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWiese, who will earn his 35th Test cap when he packs down at the back of the scrum against Italy at Loftus Versfeld in the opening match of the Castle Lager Incoming Series on Saturday, was pleased...
McDowall to captain Scotland against the Maori All Blacks
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyOn Saturday, Stafford McDowall will captain Scotland for their first match of the Skyscanner Pacific Tour, against the Maori All Blacks. McDowall has previous experience of leading his...
