Wallabies Hold Off Springbok Fightback in Perth Thriller
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia survived a dramatic late South African fightback to claim a 42-38 victory over the Springboks in Perth, securing the Mandela Challenge Plate in a five-try thriller. The Wallabies produced one...
Wiese strikes 50 as Esterhuizen leads Boks in Perth
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a new-look team for their one-off Test against Australia in Perth on Saturday, which will mark significant occasions for No 8 Jasper Wiese as he earns his 50th Test...
What Rassie Erasmus learnt from the win over Argentina
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks limped to a 10-17 win over Argentina in Buenos Aires. There were few shining lights for the visitors as Rassie Erasmus and the coaches prepare the side for four tests against the All Blacks...
Several Springbok stalwarts return to face Argentina
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus on Tuesday included a host of stalwarts, who will all make a timely return from injury – including captain Siya Kolisi, Eben Etzebeth, Lood de Jager, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu,...
Erasmus names strong travelling squad for Argentina Test
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok captain Siya Kolisi, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Lood de Jager, Eben Etzebeth, and Morne van den Berg will make a welcome return from injury when national coach Rassie Erasmus and his charges...
Nations Championship: Round 3 Report
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe third and final weekend of the Nations Championship’s Southern Hemisphere Series provided some truly thrilling moments around the world. Here’s how it went. New Zealand 40–21...
Erasmus names four uncapped players in quality team to face Wales
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJaco Williams (wing), Vusi Moyo (flyhalf), Ruben van Heerden (lock), and Carlu Sadie (prop) will all make their Test debuts in the Springboks’ third Nations Championship fixture against...
Edwill thriving in Rassie’s team-first culture
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEdwill van der Merwe says the Springboks’ selfless culture has ensured every player is ready when called upon. The Bok speedster gets another chance to start in Saturday’s Nations Championship...
Erasmus names new-look Bok side to face Scotland
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus stayed true to his objective to give as many players in his squad the opportunity to put up their hands at the highest level this season, as he made 10 changes to his starting...
Erasmus names six uncapped players in 46-man Nations Championship squad
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus on Saturday evening named a 46-man squad featuring six uncapped players and a host of returning Vodacom Bulls players for the inaugural Nations Championship, which kicks...
