Six Talking Points From the June Tests
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrom the improvement of the Wallabies and Springboks to the USA beating a Tier One side for the first time in the professional era to the controversy around the officials, we reflect on what was an...
June Test XV
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe pick the best XV of the June Internationals, following an entertaining month of test rugby that saw South Africa, Ireland, New Zealand and Wales all claim series victories while Japan and USA claimed...
100 Up for Beast as Springboks make two changes to the starting XV
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTendai Mtawarira will make his 100th Test appearance for South Africa in Bloemfontein on Saturday in the second Test in the Incoming Series against England, becoming only the sixth Springbok...
Test Combos - June Tests Week 1
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe take a fresh look at the top performers from the first week of the June Tests. We have decided to pick the best combinations XV's from the weekend's action. Front Row - New Zealand The...
Springboks add veteran Schalk Brits to squad after thriller with England
8 years ago by Rugby DumpThe Springboks have recalled recently retired Saracens hooker Schalk Brits following their 42-39 win over England on Saturday. The visitors squandered a 20-point lead as the Boks turned things around...
Schalk Brits added to Springbok squad
8 years ago by South African RugbySouth African Rugby has today confirmed that hooker Schalk Brits has been added to the Springbok squad and has already joined the group in Bloemfontein. “We are busy with building experience,...
June Internationals: North XV vs South XV - Week 1
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the June Tests underway we take a look at the best combined XV's out of the North and South. Some big calls were made but this is how they look after week 1: Up Front: 1 - Rob Evans (Wal)...
Three uncapped Springboks to face England
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus has included three uncapped players in his starting lineup for the first of three test against England. S’busiso Nkosi, Aphiwe Dyantyi and RG Snyman will make...
Monday Morning Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyQuade Cooper sidelined with Knee Injury There is officially no chance Quade Cooper could be a shock inclusion in Michael Cheika's Wallaby squad to face Ireland after suffering an MCL injury in a Brisbane club...
Erasmus names 17 uncapped and 5 overseas players to the Bok squad
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus promised some surprises with his selection of players for the squad to take on England and Wales in the coming weeks - and he certainly delivered. Erasmus has named no...
