Former Bok coach voices favour of Erasmus' sanction
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Springbok boss Nick Mallett has voiced his support for World Rugby’s sanction against current director of rugby, Rassie Erasmus. Mallett coached the Boks from 1997 to...
Rassie Erasmus found guilty of misconduct
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAn independent misconduct committee has found that behaviour displayed by SA Rugby Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus towards match officials during this year’s test series between South Africa and...
5 great Springbok / England Tests of the pro era
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt is a rivalry which was spawned in 1906 and has grown in magnitude ever since. Today, an England vs South Africa fixture is held in high esteem around the world, as is the blood, sweat and tears which...
Rassie Erasmus requests public hearing
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok boss Rassie Erasmus has requested that his upcoming hearing (scheduled for 30 & 31 October) be open to the public. The reasoning behind this request is to ensure transparency...
Independent disciplinary committee confirms Rassie Erasmus and SA Rugby hearing dates
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIndependent Judicial Panel Chairman Christopher Quinlan QC has confirmed that the Rassie Erasmus and SA Rugby misconduct hearing will take place over the weekend of 30-31 October. Quinlan will...
Erasmus to stay behind as Boks tour
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe fact that Springbok Director of Rugby, Rassie Erasmus, has stayed in South Africa while his team has travelled to Australia has left many scratching their heads. The Boks are in a strong...
The Players Who Could Benefit From The Scrapping Of Giteau Law
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDave Rennie's selection pool is set to increase significantly later this year with Rugby Australia set to scrap the Giteau Law and allow overseas-based players to be selected. The law...
South Africa v British and Irish Lions: Gatland rolls the dice for decider
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe battle between the British and Irish Lions and South Africa ends on Saturday with the series tied at 1-1 ahead of the Cape Town decider. The British and Irish Lions lock horns with...
BoksvLions Preview: Buckle up for the series decider
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe result at the Cape Town Stadium this last Saturday lent the third and final Test an enormous amount of significance as the 2021 British & Irish Lions series will be decided then as the Springboks...
Sharks' owner has lawyers on standby to defend Rassie Erasmus
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMarco Massotti has thrown his weight behind SA Rugby and Rassie Erasmus saying that he has a team of lawyers ready to defend the Union and their Director of Rugby in their disciplinary hearing. On...