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Boks 'Bomb Squad' altered, not defused

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A hallmark of the Springboks run to the Rugby World Cup title in 2019 was the now famed 'Bomb Squad' with Rassie Erasmus taking full advantage of South Africa's riches in the pack with a 6-2 spilt...

Jesse Mogg returns to Brumbies on 2 year deal

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 32-year-old fullback made 60 appearances in Brumbies colours from 2012 to 2015 and made his Wallabies debut against the British and Irish Lions in 2013. Mogg spent three years at French club...

10 Players Released from Springboks Squad

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Following their announcement for the team to face the British and Irish Lions on Saturday, Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has confirmed 10 players who have been released from the squad.     In...

Springbok milestone for Pollard in opener against Lions

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Handré Pollard will earn his 50th cap in the momentous opening Test between the Springboks and the British & Irish Lions at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday – the first of three internationals...

Zander Fagerson commits to Glasgow Warriors

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

British and Irish Lions prop Zander Fagerson has pledged his future to Glasgow Warriors, having put pen to paper on a long-term contract extension with Danny Wilson’s side.     The...

World Rugby: How The Lions *Could* Beat South Africa!

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The warm-ups are done and it is almost time for the British and Irish Lions to take on South Africa in Test Match One! The Lions have some weapons up their sleeve and in this video, World Rugby look at...

Lions Origins: Jonny Hill

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A sit down with English lock, Jonny Hill, to trace the origins of his rugby journey from Luctonians to the Exeter Chiefs, England and the British & Irish Lions.    

The Springbok back row in Siya Kolisi's absence

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springboks could be without influential captain Siya Kolisi in the open test match against the British and Irish Lions on Saturday.   Kolisi is one of several players who have been stuck...

Lions Origins: Jonny Hill

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Pollard: Boks’ game plan is the most beautiful thing in the world

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springboks flyhalf Handre Pollard has described the Springbok game plan as 'the most beautiful thing in the world'.    Speaking to the media on Monday, Pollard came out to bat for the Springboks'...