'Where's that spine?': All Blacks come under fire after record loss
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyScrutiny on coach Scott Robertson and his team was intense following their late capitulation in Saturday's 43-10 Rugby Championship Test in Wellington. It was the heaviest defeat in all of New Zealand's...
Erasmus pleased with record, but said Boks have not achieved anything yet
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus was delighted with his team’s biggest victory ever against the All Blacks in Wellinton on Saturday night, but he said they would keep their feet on the ground with...
Boks blow All Blacks away
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks bounced back in brilliant fashion to beat New Zealand by 43-10 in Wellington on Saturday night to keep alive their chances in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship, while retaining the Freedom...
“We have to be at our best for 80 minutes against NZ”
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick and captain Siya Kolisi admitted on Friday that they had learned many lessons from last weekend’s 24-17 defeat against New Zealand in Auckland as they gear...
Rassie runs the changes after early team announcement
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a new-look backline for the second Test against the All Blacks in Wellington on Saturday, where Ethan Hooker will earn his first start in the green and gold jumper. The...
Jean-Luc du Preez misses another Springbok chance due to injury
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWhen initally looking at the Springbok team selected you will notice that despite Siya Kolisi playing, Jesse Kriel has been named captain for the clash against the All Blacks. While Siya...
Erasmus sticks to tried and tested for NZ battle
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus stuck to his tried and tested combinations for their third Rugby Championship encounter against the All Blacks at Eden Park in Auckland on Saturday, making only four changes...
Erasmus sticks with tried and tested players for New Zealand Tour
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus stuck to the players who did duty for the team in their opening two Rugby Championship matches against Australia for their tour to New Zealand, where they will play back-to-back...
Du Preez thrilled about first Test start in seven years
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok loose forward Jean-Luc du Preez was thrilled about the prospect of starting his first Test in seven years when he runs out at No 8 against the Wallabies in Cape Town on Saturday. Du...
Van Nek, Daugunu, Stewart called into Wallabies squad for Cape Town showdown
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies’ historic victory over the Springboks came at a cost, with three key players set to miss out on the forthcoming clash at DHL Stadium in Cape Town. Australia’s most capped player...
