Jesse Kriel thrilled to lead Boks against physical Italy
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJesse Kriel, who will become South Africa’s 67th Test captain when he leads the Springboks against Italy at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday, was delighted about the honour bestowed upon him,...
Sotutu, Ross added to AUNZ squad for British & Irish Lions tour match
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks number eight Hoskins Sotutu has added to the all-star AUNZ Invitational XV squad set for next Saturday’s match against the British & Irish Lions. The powerful Blues back-rower is...
Tshituka to make Test debut for Boks against Italy
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyVincent Tshituka will make his Test debut in an experienced match-23 named by Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus for Saturday’s Castle Lager Incoming Series opener against Italy in Pretoria, with Jesse...
VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: South Africa v Barbarians
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks were in ruthless form when they toook on a star studded Barbarians side under Table Mountain in Cape Town. Captained by Jesse Kriel, the back to back World Champions blooded some new players...
Boks too good for BaaBaas a rainy Cape Town
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks outplayed the Barbarians by 54-7 to win the Qatar Airways Cup for a third time in as many seasons, at a wet DHL Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday, in a performance that not only entertained...
Jesse Kriel thrilled to lead the Boks against BaaBaas
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok centre Jesse Kriel, who will captain South Africa for the first time on Saturday in the Qatar Airways Cup against the Barbarians, was trilled about being bestowed that honour and said he cannot...
Kriel to lead Boks as Kolisi withdraws due to injury
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJesse Kriel will lead the Springboks against the Barbarians in the Qatar Airways Cup at the DHL Stadium on Saturday after coach Rassie Erasmus was forced to make a late change to his team on Friday, following...
Leicester Tigers make Six new signings for 25/26 season
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers can confirm six additions to the 25/26 Senior Squad and two exciting youngsters who have graduated from the Under-18s into the Senior Academy ahead of new Head Coach Geoff Parling’s...
Van Der Merwe Intent on grabbing his chance against the BaaBaas
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMarnus van der Merwe has been relishing every moment of being a member of Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus’ squad in the last few weeks and said he hoped to grab his chance to face the Barbarians in...
O’Mahony to lead the Barbarians against the Springboks
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland rugby legend Peter O’Mahony will captain the Barbarians in his final rugby outing when the famous invitational side take on the Springboks on Saturday. O’Mahony will lead...
