Journeyman flyhalf returns to Sharks
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 32 year-old Cronje has set up camp in Durban where he is training with the Sharks as part of their Currie Cup squad. The creative flyhalf has enjoyed an extremely colourful career to...
Where are they now? The 2009 Emerging Springboks that drew with the Lions
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn 2009, the British and Irish Lions were dealt a blow in their preparations for the test Series against the Springboks as they failed to put an Emerging Springbok side away drawing 13 all in Cape...
Referees named for Lions tour
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNic Berry (Aus) will officiate in the first test between the Lions and Boks while Ben O’Keeffe (NZ) and Mathieu Raynal (France) will look after the second and third tests respectively. (Nic...
Sharks sign RWC winner Bongi Mbonambi
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sharks have confirmed the signing of 2019 Rugby World Cup winner Bongi Mbonambi. ‼️IT’S OFFICIAL‼️World Cup winning hooker, Bongi Mbonambi, will...
Who could replace Duane Vermeulen in the Springbok line up and why Coetzee was omitted
4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby'We are fearing for the worst.' Those were the words of Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus when queried about Duane Vermeulen's injury after the announcement of the Springbok squad to play...
Rainbow Cup SA Wrap: Bulls sneak home in Pretoria, Sharks keep Rainbow Cup hopes alive
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe race to the top of the standings in the PRO14 Rainbow Cup SA will go down to the wire in Durban next weekend when the Sharks and Bulls clash in what is a mini-final for all effective purposes. With...
Why Nico Janse van Rensburg is one of the best selection calls from the Springboks
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJacques Nienebar and Rassie Erasmus sprang a few surprises when naming the first Springbok since the Rugby World Cup in Japan. The Springbok management team picked the entire Rugby World Cup-winning...
Rassie Erasmus explains why Cornal Hendricks did not make the Springbok squad
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRassie Erasmus has explained the omission of Bulls centre Cornal Hendricks from the 46-man Springbok squad for the British & Irish Lions series. One of the biggest talking points after the...
'It certainly looked bad' - Rassie Erasmus on Duane Vermeulen's injury
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRassie Erasmus says they are concerned about the severity of the ankle injury Duane Vermeulen suffered on Friday night. Vermuelen was forced off the pitch in the first half of the Bulls' comeback...
