Lions leader Horn setting his sights on the Springboks
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWhen you consider the competition for back row spots in the Springboks set-up, you would imagine it must be pretty daunting for an uncapped player with international ambitions. Just for starters,...
The unstoppable force that is Evan Roos
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyConsistency might as well be Evan Roos' middle name at this stage with the DHL Stormers forward once again leading the way throughout the 23/24 season. 24-year-old Roos has been one of the real breakout...
“The Wallabies will definitely come back better,” - Elrigh Louw.
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok No 8 Elrigh Louw, who will earn his second start for the team on Saturday when they face the Wallabies at the Optus Stadium in Perth, said they were raring to go in anticipation of a massive...
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...
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
4 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...
South Africa vs Wales: Player Focus - Evan Roos
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Stormers 8th man who recently earned his 50th cap for his club made his 6th appearance for the Springboks against Wales at Twickenham. Roos carried on his rich form from the United Rugby Championship...
Springbok eighth-man expects a physical encounter vs Wales
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok No 8 Evan Roos expected a physical battle against Wales on Saturday as the team kicks off their 2024 international season at Twickenham, saying the Welsh have a similar demeanour to South Africans...