Etzebeth to equal Matfield's record
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLock Eben Etzebeth will join Victor Matfield as the most capped Springbok if he plays off the bench on Saturday after being named in the matchday 23 to face Argentina in the Rugby Championship. Retired...
Boks make 10 changes for Los Pumas showdown
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus has made 10 changes to his starting team for their penultimate Castle Lager Rugby Championship clash against Los Pumas in Santiago del Estero on Saturday. Salmaan...
Match Officials for Round 1 of the URC
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe match officials appointments of the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 1 fixtures have been confirmed and are available alongside TV listings below. To avoid a clash with the Carling Currie...
Hunter Paisami racing the clock to be fit for Bledisloe Cup as centre gives injury update
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies centre Hunter Paisami is pushing to be fit for the opening Bledisloe Cup match against the All Blacks on September 21. Paisami missed the trip to Argentina after suffering a knee injury during...
Kwagga Smith “We have to stick together and play for one another"
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok loose forward Kwagga Smith emphasised the importance of the team sticking together and playing for one another as they attempt to register their fifth win a row in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship...
Glasgow embracing life as champions
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFranco Smith insists Glasgow Warriors are embracing the challenge of having a target on their back as BKT URC champions. Smith’s team won the title in thrilling fashion at the end of last...
Los Pumas vs Springboks: A look at the history
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLos Pumas and the Springboks met for the first time was in 1993, and until 2012, both nations did not tour each other often and not many fixtures took place between two southern natios during the professional...
Liam Wright extends Reds stay into eighth season
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyQueensland Reds Co-Captain Liam Wright has committed to an eighth season at Ballymore. Wright has penned a contract extension off the back of an outstanding season that saw him play all 15 Super Rugby...
Springboks have arrived in Argentina ready for the week ahead
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks arrived in Argentina late on Saturday night in good spirits and had a good night’s rest and full recovery day on Sunday ahead of their penultimate Castle Lager Rugby Championship...
All Blacks squad update - Newell ruled out
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyInjured All Black Fletcher Newell will miss next week's Rugby Championship Test against Australia, but New Zealand Rugby said on Sunday fellow-prop Ethan de Groot is fit to play. Crusaders tight-head...
