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Boks playing for Etzebeth and South Africa

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi said the team would play for Eben Etzebeth – who will become the most capped Springbok of all time with 128 Tests – and to make the entire country proud when they...

Springboks targeting redemption with glory on the line

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

  South Africa had the chance to clinch their first Rugby Championship title since 2019 last Saturday, only to be edged out by Argentina, setting up a grandstand finish. Rassie Erasmus' side had a...

World Rugby Women's Rankings preview: 27-29 September, 2024

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the opening round of WXV 2024 matches in Canada, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates this week.  Permutation highlights: Defending...

World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 28-29 September, 2024

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the final round of The Rugby Championship 2024 and other international matches in Europe, Africa and South America this weekend. Permutation highlights: South...

Joe El-Abd to join England Men’s coaching team

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

England Rugby have appointed Joe El-Abd as the Senior Men’s team defence coach who joins Steve Borthwick’s coaching set-up for the forthcoming Autumn Nations Series.    “I’m...

Milestone for Etzebeth as Erasmus names his match day 23

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eben Etzebeth will set the record as the most capped Springbok of all time on in Nelspruit Saturday when he runs out at lock against Argentina, while Jaden Hendrikse and Manie Libbok are paired as starting...

“We owe it to SA and ourselves to bounce back” Daan Human

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok assistant coach Daan Human said the team owed it to the country and themselves to bounce back strongly when they face Argentina in Nelspruit on Saturday. The Test at the Mbombela...

Dumke declared fit for WXV 2 campaign

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Lusanda Dumke, a former SA Women's Player of the Year, has been included in the Springbok Women’s squad of 30 players for WXV 2, to be played in Cape Town from 27 September to 13 October, while Maria...

“Hurt” Erasmus says Boks will look to bounce back in Nelspruit

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus said they were hurting after their nail-biting defeat against Argentina in the penultimate round of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship in Santigo del Estero on Saturday...

Bledisloe I | Winners and Losers

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The All Blacks retain the Bledsiloe Cup after winning the first of the two games against the Wallabies.   Here are the Winners & Losers from the 28-31 win.   Winners:   Wallace...