Positives for Springbok Women despite defeat to Black Ferns
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyScoring four tries against the second ranked team in women’s rugby and holding sway for large parts of their Test against the Black Ferns have left the Springbok Women coaches feeling positive about...
Siya Kolisi: History will inspire Boks at FNB Stadium
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok captain Siya Kolisi and assistant coach Mzwandile Stick said facing the All Blacks at the FNB Stadium, a stone’s throw from Soweto – which played a big part in shaping the history...
All Blacks team to play South Africa in third Test in Johannesburg
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby’s Greatest Rivalry all square at 1-1 heading into third Test. All Blacks Head Coach Dave Rennie has named his team to play South Africa in the third Test of Rugby’s...
Jacobs believes improved skills will be key for Black Ferns clash
6 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThey pride themselves on their physicality and enjoy that aspect of rugby a lot, but the Springbok Women are also upskilling in other areas of their game, with that improved skill set to be tested against...
All Blacks team named to play the Lions
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyDave Rennie has named his All Blacks side to face the Lions at 10bet Ellis Park in the final franchise match of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry. Kick off 7.00PM local time (5.00AM Wednesday...
All Blacks named for first South Africa Test in Johannesburg
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyLoose forward and Captain Ardie Savea, halfback Cam Roigard and outside back Will Jordan will make their first appearance of the tour against the Springboks on Saturday. Damian McKenzie has also returned...
Extended Springbok Women squad named for remainder of season
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the opening two legs of their season done, Springbok Women head coach Swys de Bruin has named a group of 49 players that will form part of the next cycle of matches for the squad. After the...
Black Ferns co-captain Kennedy Tukuafu out for six months with hamstring injury
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBlack Ferns co-captain Kennedy Tukuafu will be sidelined for the 2026 Test season after sustaining a hamstring injury while playing for Chiefs Manawa against Hurricanes Poua on 27 June.Following specialist...
Springbok Women to host Ireland in Cape Town
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springbok Women will host Ireland in a historic first Test series between the two countries on consecutive weekends in Cape Town in October as part of the WXV Global Series that was announced at the...
Bok Women’s Sevens in control of their own destiny – Webb
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyProfessional sport, especially those involving physical sacrifices such as rugby, can be brutal and at times cruel, but try and tell that to dual Springbok Women's player Eloise Webb. After more...
