Combined XV | South Africa v Ireland
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter last weeks close game we try and put together a Combined XV with the starting teams for this weeks test in Durban 1: Andrew Porter 2: Bongi Mobanmabi 3: Frans Malherbe 4:...
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...
Erasmus names experienced squad for Ireland showdown
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus named an experienced squad featuring 20 Rugby World Cup-winners – the entire starting 15 and five players on the replacements’ bench – for their opening...
Erasmus names squad for upcoming test series
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a strong squad of 39 players and an additional 14 players on a standby list for the Castle Lager Incoming Series which kicks off with a challenging two Tests against...
Springboks vs Wales: A look at the numbers
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe world champion Springboks returned to action for the first time since winning the 2023 World Cup. A clinical performance by a South African side that had many new faces, and the ommission of regular...
Four players on debut for the Springboks as Rassie shows his hand
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby World Cup-winning prop Vincent Koch will earn his 50th Test cap on Saturday when the Springboks take on Wales at Twickenham in their first international since lifting the Webb Ellis Cup in France...
Erasmus pleased as Boks wrap up first camp week
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus was pleased with the bedrock laid at the first week of the national training camp in Pretoria and was satisfied that they have a solid base to build from as the squad prepares...
Erasmus names exciting Bok training squad
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus named an exciting squad of 35 players for the team’s first official training camp of the season, which starts in Pretoria on Monday where the focus will be on the opening...
Etzebeth describes historic EPCR Challenge Cup win as biggest club highlight
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHollywoodbets Sharks captain Eben Etzebeth described his team’s convincing victory against Gloucester in the EPCR Challenge Cup final at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Friday night as his...
EPCR Final Top Performers: Gloucester vs Sharks
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe EPCR Final has come and gone. It was a great showcase of rugby. Tottenham Hotspur Stadium the host of this spectacle between Gloucester and the Sharks. What a game it was, with the Sharks coming out...
