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...
Siya Kolisi to retain Springbok captaincy
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo-time Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok captain Siya Kolisi will retain the captain’s armband when the world champions return to the field in the Castle Lager Incoming Series, which kicks off...
Erasmus names squad for upcoming test series
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a strong squad of 39 players and an additional 14 players on a standby list for the Castle Lager Incoming Series which kicks off with a challenging two Tests against...
Erasmus pleased as Boks wrap up first camp week
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus was pleased with the bedrock laid at the first week of the national training camp in Pretoria and was satisfied that they have a solid base to build from as the squad prepares...
A story of "Real Champs" vs "People's Champs" Part 2: A Cold War
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIf you have not read part one this story, stop right now, and go find it. If you were with this us last time, then you will have gotten to know of the rise of the “People’s Champs”. The...
Springboks shine at SA Sports Awards
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe South African Rugby Union thanked the judges and the South African public on Monday after a record-breaking night at the SA Sports Awards at the Sun City Superbowl. Rugby was honoured in eight categories...
