Nche rested against Wales, Louw to start in Cardiff
19 hours ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus decided to rest prop Ox Nche for Saturday’s Test against Wales in Cardiff, which will see a front-row reshuffle with Wilco Louw returning to the starting team at tighthead...
6 Winners & Losers: Springbok squad announcement
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa will face England at Twickenham on Saturday 16 November 2024. Head coach Rassie Erasmus has today announced his matchday squad and here are our winners and losers. Winners: Wilco...
No disappointment for 'proud' Scotland coach Townsend
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyGregor Townsend was immensely proud of his Scotland side after they pushed world champions South Africa close in a thrilling Test. Scotland ultimately went down 15-32 on Sunday, though the 17-point margin...
Four-try Boks grind out victory in Edinburgh
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks eased to a ninth successive victory, 32-15 (halftime 19-9), over a combative but ultimately out-gunned Scotland in their opening match of the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour at Murrayfield on...
Autumn Nations Series | Team of the Week
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyThe opening weekend of the Autumn Nations Series saw some incredible results with the All Blacks beating Irelands, Australia beating England and Fiji beating Wales in some of the key results. Here is our...
Springbok Player Ratings
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks made it a clean sweep for the Rugby Championship sides with a win of Scotland. It was a scrappy game that Dr Rassie Erasmus will not be happy about. Here are the player ratings Ox...
WATCH: Mapimpi opens the scores
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyWatch as Makazole Mapimpi opens scores 🤩 Early try for Makazole Mapimpi!🇿🇦 The @Springboks have the perfect start in this one!#SCOvRSA | #AutumnNationsSeries pic.twitter.com/Gf6PkaKVgG —...
Mapimpi weary of van der Merwe threat
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyMakazole Mapimpi said the Springboks are wary of the threat Scotland’s South African-born flyer Duhan van der Merwe poses as they prepare to face their 2023 Rugby World Cup pool rivals for the first...
Cameron Hanekom called up to replace double World Cup winner
3 weeks 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...
Plumtree makes changes a head of Munster clash
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sharks enjoy continuity in team selection for their United Rugby Championship clash with Munster Rugby at Kings Park on Saturday. Head coach John Plumtree has rejigged his loose forward trio, shifting...