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Rassie Erasmus shares his thoughts ahead of the Japan test

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

A couple of thoughts from the #Springboks coach 🗣#ForeverGreenForeverGold #RSAvJAP pic.twitter.com/PLCtfXqUd1 — Springboks (@Springboks) November 1, 2025

Boks expect Japan to show big heart at Wembley Stadium

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick and captain Siya Kolisi said it would be a massive mistake to underestimate Japan going into their opening clash in the November Internationals at Wembley Stadium...

Preview: Ireland and New Zealand Renew Rivalry at Soldier Field

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Nine years after one of the most unforgettable days in Irish rugby, Ireland and New Zealand return to Soldier Field in Chicago to renew a rivalry that has come to define the modern era of international...

De Allende thrilled about facing club teammates

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Japan holds a special place in the heart of Damian de Allende, who has spent a number of seasons playing club rugby in that part of the world, and the experienced Springbok centre said he was very excited...

Disciplinary Decision - Wessels Appeal Hearing

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

An Independent Appeal Hearing was held today (Wednesday, October 29) regarding the citing and subsequent suspension of Jan-Hendrik Wessels of the Vodacom Bulls which had resulted in a nine-game ban. An...

Plumtree to leave the Sharks end of the season

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Sharks ownership and management have confirmed a series of significant changes to their rugby programme which will take place over the coming months.   Following a disappointing start to the...

Lam names his Barbarians to face AB XV

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Hanro Liebenberg will captain Barbarian F.C as they take on All Blacks XV at the Gtech Community Stadium, London, on Saturday (1:15pm). The Leicester Tigers star is one of eleven South Africans in the...

Porthen to make Bok debut as Erasmus sticks with tested combinations against Japan

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Junior Springbok captain Zachary Porthen will make his Springbok debut against Japan at Wembley Stadium in London on Saturday as Bok coach Rassie Erasmus named a largely settled match-23 for the...

Flannery expecting to face a psyched-up Japan outfit

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok assistant coach Jerry Flannery said the Boks are expecting to face a psyched-up Japanese team when the sides meet in the opening match of their five-week November tour at Wembley Stadium in London...

Scarlets welcome back internationals for Sharks clash

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scarlets are strengthened by the return of four internationals for Saturday’s BKT United Rugby Championship round five encounter with Hollywoodbets Sharks in Durban (15:00; Premier Sports).   Tom...