Israel Folau tests the waters in South Africa
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith Rugby Australia and Israel Folau finally settling their case of unfair dismissal, Israel Folau is looking for a new club to ply his trade which has led him to South Africa. It seems that...
South Africa Name Team for Rugby World Cup Final
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFit-again wing Cheslin Kolbe returns to the Springbok team in the only change to the match 23 for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final against England at Yokohama International Stadium. He...
Rugby World Cup 2019: South Africa v Italy
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRassie Erasmus says South Africa are suffering from "a few butterflies" as they prepare for a "do-or-die" Rugby World Cup showdown with Italy at Shizuoka Stadium on Friday. The Springboks...
Springboks call up Willemse as stars of Namibia win keep places
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa have been forced to call up Damian Willemse to replace the injured Jesse Kriel in their Rugby World Cup squad, while the Springboks are keeping faith with three forwards who impressed against...
Jesse Kriel heading home injured as Saracens' Willemse gets his chance
5 years ago by Rugby DumpJesse Kriel has not recovered sufficiently from a hamstring injury so will be replaced in the Springbok squad by Damian Willemse, the Stormers back who has been on loan with Saracens in England.
Schalk Brits starts in the back row and leads the Boks against Namibia
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa coach Rassie Erasmus has named his team for the Pool B match against Namibia at City of Toyota Stadium on Saturday, 28 September: The Springboks have rotated their squad for Saturday’s...
Ratings: New Zealand v Sotuh Africa - Rugby World Cup
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks and Springboks met for the 99th time on Saturday as the two sides kicked off their respective Rugby World Cup campaigns. Nothing separated the two sides from their past...
Vermeulen hits 50 as the Springboks name team to face the All Blacks
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus has named an unchanged matchday 23 for their first World Cup match against the All Blacks in Yokohama on Saturday. The Springboks will field an unchanged...
How the Springboks could line up against New Zealand
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby World Cup officially kicks off on Friday with hosts Japan facing off against Russia as Jamie Joseph looks to get a win in their opening game, a feat England managed in 2015 against Fiji. However, the...
Springboks Name Rugby World Cup Squad
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRassie Erasmus has named his Springbok Rugby World Cup squad. The squad named features three players attending their third Rugby World Cup – Frans Steyn, Tendai Mtawarira and Francois Louw...
