No excuses from Erasmus as thrilling series is shared
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks lamented a sub-standard first half but made no excuses after Ireland grabbed a dramatic 25-24 victory (half-time 16-6) to level the Castle Lager Incoming Series over the Springboks (1-1)...
Ireland defeat the Springboks in Durban
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland grabbed a dramatic 25-24 victory (half-time 16-6) over the Springboks in Durban on Saturday evening to not only level the Castle Lager Incoming Series, but also hand the Rugby World Cup champions...
Combined XV | South Africa v Ireland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter last weeks close game we try and put together a Combined XV with the starting teams for this weeks test in Durban 1: Andrew Porter 2: Bongi Mobanmabi 3: Frans Malherbe 4:...
Farrell is "more than fully confident" in Caelan Doris' ability as captain.
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyA hot winters day out in Durban as the dust settles on Irelands team announcement, which included the revelation that Peter O’Mahony has been dropped to the bench as 26-year-old Caelan Doris takes...
Erasmus happy with the result in far from perfect Springbok performance
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus let out a sigh of relief following the Springboks’ hard-fought 27-20 (halftime 13-8) victory over Ireland at Loftus Versfeld in the first of two Tests in the Castle...
Winners and Losers from South Africa v Ireland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks surprised Ireland with 80 minutes of running rugby with the visitors staying in the fight the entire game. Here are the winners and losers. Winners: Jesse Kriel: Kriel...
South Africa vs Ireland: Key Moments
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIn a thrilling test match enocunter between back-to-back World Cup winners South Africa, and Six Nations winners Ireland lived up the the hype in a physical encounter with moments of magic from both teams. Here...
Kolisi thrilled to run out in front of home fans against Ireland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok captain Siya Kolisi was thrilled to be back on South African shores for what marks their biggest Test since their triumphant Rugby World Cup campaign in France when they line up against Ireland...
Erasmus names experienced squad for Ireland showdown
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus named an experienced squad featuring 20 Rugby World Cup-winners – the entire starting 15 and five players on the replacements’ bench – for their opening...
Next Gen to lead rugby’s laws evolution
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe next generation of global rugby superstars will be at the forefront of laws innovation when the World Rugby U20 Championship and U20 Trophy kick-off in Cape Town on 29 June and Edinburgh on 2 July. World...
