Cameron Hanekom called up to replace double World Cup winner
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCameron Hanekom earned his first call-up to the Springbok squad on Sunday after being drafted into national coach Rassie Erasmus’ 35-man group for the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour following the withdrawal...
Boks call up Grobbelaar and Louw for November tour
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJohan Grobbelaar (hooker) and Wilco Louw (prop) were called up to the Springbok squad for the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour on Thursday, following the injury withdrawal of utility forward Jan-Hendrik Wessels. Wessels,...
Four RWC winners return as Boks name squad for November tour
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFour Rugby World Cup winners, Damian Willemse (utility back), Andre Esterhuizen (centre), RG Snyman and Franco Mostert (both locks), will make a welcome return to the Springbok squad for the Castle Lager...
Stormers shuffle pack for Munster
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThere are four changes to the DHL Stormers starting forward pack for their Vodacom United Rugby Championship encounter with Munster at DHL Stadium on Saturday. The DHL Stormers' first home game of the...
Mixed fortunes on the road for SA teams in URC
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was a weekend of mixed emotions for South Africa’s four franchises in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, with the Vodacom Bulls and Emirates Lions providing rays of light in their opening...
Six changes for the Stormers
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThere are six changes to the Stormers starting line-up for their United Rugby Championship clash with Edinburgh at the Hive Stadium on Saturday. There are three changes in the backline and three in...
Clean sweep for SA sides in rewarding URC weekend
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was a rewarding weekend for South Africa’s United Rugby Championship teams as all four franchises claimed bonus-point victories – two at home and two away – to bag a full house for...
Stormers touring squad confirmed
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyA 29-man Stormers squad left Cape Town on Tuesday for a three-match United Rugby Championship tour which will see them visit Wales, Italy and Scotland. The Stormers get their season underway with a Round...
22 RWC Winners in Springbok Squad to Australia
1 year 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...
No excuses from Erasmus as thrilling series is shared
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks lamented a sub-standard first half but made no excuses after Ireland grabbed a dramatic 25-24 victory (half-time 16-6) to level the Castle Lager Incoming Series over the Springboks (1-1)...
