Ruan Nortje rugby player
Ruan Nortje rugby player

Ruan Nortje

25th Jul 1998 2.00m/111kg No 5 Lock

Italy v South Africa | Match Report

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

A chaotic first half—as much of the match would turn out to be—saw the score remain unchanged for over half an hour, with Italy showing excellent defensive organisation but lacking cutting...

Erasmus mixes team selection for Italy showdown

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus on Thursday named a new-look starting team for the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour Test against Italy at the Allianz Stadium in Turin on Saturday afternoon, which will again be...

Kolisi celebrates 100 as Erasmus makes switches for France showdown

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Siya Kolisi will become the ninth Springbok centurion when he leads South Africa out against France at the Stade de France in Paris on Saturday, with Bok coach Rassie Erasmus – who will guide the...

Porthen to make Bok debut as Erasmus sticks with tested combinations against Japan

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Junior Springbok captain Zachary Porthen will make his Springbok debut against Japan at Wembley Stadium in London on Saturday as Bok coach Rassie Erasmus named a largely settled match-23 for the...

Glasgow boss Smith says the engines are revving for big Bulls showdown

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Glasgow Warriors coach Franco Smith says his players are “hitting their straps” as they head into Friday night’s big BKT URC clash with the Vodacom Bulls.   Smith’s team...

Bulls ring in the changes ahead of Connacht clash

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Bulls have made eight positional changes to their line-up for Friday’s United Rugby Championship fixture against Glasgow in Scotland. This follows last week’s one-point win against Connacht. Among...

Uncapped Porthen named in exciting Bok tour squad

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Junior Springbok prop and captain Zachary Porthen earned his first Springbok call-up on Monday as national coach Rassie Erasmus named a quality 36-man squad for the Castle Lager Outgoing...

Bulls name 13 Springboks in their URC touring squad

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Vodacom Bulls head to Ireland tonight with 13 Springboks in their ranks ahead of a three-matchVodacom United Rugby Championship tour where they will play Ulster, Connacht and Glasgow, inScotland. Unfortunately,...

Springbok Player Ratings

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springboks secured a tight win at Twickenham as they secured their first ever back to back Rugby Championsip title in their history. Here are the Springbok player ratings from their 27-29 win over...

Erasmus makes minimal changes for London decider

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus made four changes to the match-23 for Saturday’s Castle Lager Rugby Championship decider against the Pumas at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham in London, which will...