Jesse Kriel thrilled to lead the Boks against BaaBaas
11 hours 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
18 hours 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...
New Zealand team named for World Rugby Under 20 Championship game against Italy
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyThe New Zealand Men’s Under 20 team has been named for their opening match of the World Rugby Under 20 Championship, where they will face host nation Italy in Calvisano. This clash marks...
Van Der Merwe Intent on grabbing his chance against the BaaBaas
1 day 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
1 day 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...
Jean-Luc Du Preez speaks on his Springbok return
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyJean‑Luc du Preez has earned a recall to the Springboks' 54‑man training squad ahead of the mid‑year internationals. Coach Rassie Erasmus retained him in the latest selection, marking Du Preez’s...
How Du’Plessis Kirifi got his name
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyIt is long overdue but Du’Plessis Kirifi has finally been selected in the All Black squad. Born in New Plymouth and playing openside flank, he plays his Super Rugby at the Hurricanes and represents...
Asenathi Ntlabakanye 'getting right' on Coach Daan's farm
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus named his matchday 23 on Tuesday with 4 uncapped players featured in the squad. One of them is 26-year-old prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye who plays for the Lions. Rassie says...
Winners & Losers from South Africa v Barbarians team announcement
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks take on the Barbarians in a Qatar Airways Cup in Cape Town on Saturday, in their opening match of the international season. Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has named his matchday 23...
Barbarians name their squad for the Springboks
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyRobbie Deans has named a blockbuster squad as the Barbarians embrace the social engagements in Cape Town and prepare to face the Springboks under Table Mountain at Cape Town Stadium this weekend. The squad...
