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Kolisi urges fans not to give up as Boks look to bounce back

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi urged South Africa’s rugby faithful not to give up on the team after two disappointing defeats in the Rugby Championship and vowed that the Boks would give everything...

Moodie to start as Boks make changes for Sydney Test

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Talented young utility back Canan Moodie will make his Springbok debut against Australia in Sydney in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship on Saturday as injuries and the desire to try a few new player...

Looking ahead to Round 3 of The Rugby Championship

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2022 Rugby Championship enters its third round this weekend and, as things stand, it is Los Pumas leading the pack, thanks to their big win over the Wallabies on 13 Augus. The latter hold second spot...

“We need to be ready mentally and physically” - Stick and Kolisi preview Wallabies clash

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi emphasised the importance of good discipline and remaining focused for the full 80 minutes in their Rugby Championship clash against Australia at the Adelaide Oval on Saturday...

Laumape joins a star studded list of foreign players who have signed for Kobe Steelers

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Powerhouse centre Ngani Laumape will continue his career in Japan after signing a three-year deal with the Kobe Steelers.   The 15-test cap All Black centre left New Zealand in 2021 to join...

Stormers set to defend URC title in Stellenbosch and Gqeberha

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Stormers will play some home games in Stellenbosch and Gqeberha during their United Rugby Championship title defence this season.   The South African franchise confirmed the news on Wednesday...

Springboks make minor changes for Adelaide Test

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has handed Warrick Gelant a start on the right wing and recalled scrumhalf Faf de Klerk in the only two changes to his starting team for their Castle Lager Rugby Championship...

Over 34 million fans tune into URC as debut season sets new broadcast records

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Over 34 million fans tuned into the inaugural United Rugby Championship season as the league set a number of major broadcast records in its first campaign.     With records set for the season-long...

1 month until URC 2022-23 kick-off

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2022-23 URC begins in exactly one month, bringing viewers the best of Celtic, Italian and South African club rugby.    The old format had a vigorous injection last season with the introduction...

Springbok touring squad announced

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber on Monday named a 34-man squad for the Australian leg of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship, with the uncapped Canan Moodie earning a call-up for his first tour in a settled...