URC transfer news
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWith most of the Northern hemisphere's Summer Internationals now over, we take a look ahead to the upcoming season – namely transfers and the new players who will be trying to make an impact for...
22 RWC Winners in Springbok Squad to Australia
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a strong 33-man squad led by double Rugby World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi for the Castle Lager Rugby Championship, which kicks off against the Wallabies in Brisbane...
Winners & Losers from South Africa v Portugal
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFor first time ever South Africa faced Portugal and what an entertaining game it was. The score line shows that the number 1 ranked side in the world played against the 15th ranked team. Let us look at...
South Africa vs Portugal: Match Report | Match & Player Statistics
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa hosted Portugal at Toyoto Stadium in Bloemfontein in an historic first ever clash between these two nations. The Springboks, despite playing majority of the match with 14 men and 20 minutes...
Moerat to lead new-look Bok team featuring seven uncapped players
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbySalmaan Moerat will take over the Springbok captaincy for the first time when he leads a squad featuring seven uncapped players in a first Test with emerging nation Portugal in the final match of the Castle...
Rassie Erasmus adds to his squad
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus has called up five players to the squad for their closing Test of the Castle Lager Incoming Series against Portugal in Bloemfontein on Saturday, with the 41-man squad...
Ireland defeat the Springboks in Durban
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland grabbed a dramatic 25-24 victory (half-time 16-6) over the Springboks in Durban on Saturday evening to not only level the Castle Lager Incoming Series, but also hand the Rugby World Cup champions...
United Rugby Championship Ins & Outs (Ireland)
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLet us take a look at all the ins and outs for all the Irish clubs ahead of the 2024/25 URC season. Connacht Ins: Piers O’Conor – Bristol Bears Adam McBurney – Edinburgh David...
Springbok hooker pressures ref to watch Ireland scrum tactics
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi has once again foound himself in controversy by putting pressure on referee Karl Dickson to keep an eye on Irelands “tricks” at scrum-time when the second...
Sheehan set to miss second test against Springboks
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland hooker Dan Sheehan will miss the second Test against world champions South Africa in Durban on Saturday, a member of the touring party told media on Monday. “Dan suffered a serious knee...
