Siya Kolisi rugby player
Siya Kolisi rugby player

Siya Kolisi

16th Jun 1991 1.87m/106kg Openside Flanker

All Blacks defeat has driven Springboks on - Kolisi

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi says South Africa have embraced the pressure of playing "knockout rugby" since losing to New Zealand.     Siya Kolisi thinks a defeat to New Zealand has worked...

"It did make us stronger as a team, but it really put Japan on the rugby map" - Siya Kolisi

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Siya Kolisi returns to lead the Springbok team for the first time in nine months on Friday, with the eyes of not only South Africa but the Japanese nation on him and the Boks.   A media contingent...

Permanent Springbok captain to be confirmed in 2019

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ahead of the Springboks Rugby Championship clash with the All Blacks, Rassie Erasmus has confirmed that a decision on a permanent Springbok captain will only be announced in the months leading...

Players to Watch: South Africa v England

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa and England clash at Ellis Park this weekend in what is an important test for both nations' coaches.   Eddie Jones will be feeling the pressure following a disappointing Six Nations...

Top Performers: Highlanders v Stormers

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Stormers suffered their 10th consecutive loss in New Zealand against the Highlanders at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin. Here are the Top Performers from the match:   Waisake Naholo    Naholo...

Bok trio commit to Stormers

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springboks Siya Kolisi, Damian de Allende and Steven Kitshoff have all signed contracts with Western Province Rugby which will see them play for the Stormers until the end of 2019.  Loosehead prop...

Springboks confirm squad for June Internationals

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springbok have named their squad for the Incoming Series against France, which includes eight uncapped players.   Of the eight uncapped players in the squad, six are backs and two play...

Super Rugby Round 6 Top Performers

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Damian McKenzie   The Bulls came out the gate firing and looked to upset the Chiefs perfect start to Super Rugby 2017, when the lead 9-3 at the break.   The Chiefs 2nd halfway was much better...

Super Rugby Preview: Stormers

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Stormers didn’t have a terrible Super Rugby 2016 campaign, but they did not have anything to write home about either. After the round-robin stages they finished on top of the Africa 1 conference...