Springbok milestone for Pollard in opener against Lions
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHandré Pollard will earn his 50th cap in the momentous opening Test between the Springboks and the British & Irish Lions at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday – the first of three internationals...
Doubts over Kolisi's involvement despite the Boks being at full complement
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJacques Nienaber had his full complement of players back in Springbok camp on Monday but there are still concerns over the availability of captain Siya Kolisi. Captain Kolisi, prop Ox Nché...
Rassie Erasmus provides an update on Pieter-Steph du Toit and the Springboks injury concerns
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySA Rugby director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has provided positive news concerning the fitness of star looseforward Pieter-Steph du Toit. The 2019 World Rugby Player of the Year will recover...
The Six Stormers Players Who Pose The Biggest Threat To The B&I Lions
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland's charges face their final provincial test on Saturday when they front up against the Stormers off the back of their first defeat in 2021. Western Province almost...
Bulls vs British & Irish Lions game postponed
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions’ Castle Lager Lions Series match against the Vodacom Bulls on Saturday has been postponed with a view to rescheduling or to accommodate an alternative opponent, while...
Springbok Player Ratings v Georgia
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJacques Nienaber started his tenure as Springbok coach on Friday with a six-try 40-9 victory over Georgia at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria. A slow start to the game saw the Springboks trail 5-9...
Springbok squad to face Georgia
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok Head Coach Jacques Nienaber has named his squad of 23 to take on Georgia on Friday evening. Much intrigue will surround the performance of the 3 debutants in Rosko Specman,...
How the Springboks could line up against Georgia
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJacques Nienaber takes control of his first test match as the Springboks head coach on Friday when the World Champions take on Georgia. Having taken over from Rassie Erasmus after the...
Eight uncapped players named in the Springboks squad for Lions Series
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrans Steyn and Morné Steyn are in line to experience the rare honour of facing the British & Irish Lions for a second time after being named in a dynamic Springbok squad featuring several Rugby...
Rosko Specman starts on debut for the Stormers
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRosko Specman will start on the wing on one of four changes to the Stormers starting line-up for their PRO14 Rainbow Cup clash with the Bulls on Friday. There are two changes to the backline and...
