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...
“Ireland have been playing good rugby for a few years now,” said Brown.
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok backline coach Tony Brown and scrumhalf Grant Williams both said on Monday that they are expecting Ireland to come out guns blazing in Pretoria on Saturday when the top two teams in the world...
Hooper calls quits on an illustrious career
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMichael Hooper, who holds the record for the most caps as Australia captain, put an end to his international rugby career yesterday after missing out on selection for the Paris Olympics. The 32-year-old,...
Tshakweni trades Cheetahs for Bulls
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Vodacom Bulls have signed Alulutho Tshakweni on an initial two-year deal. Tshakweni, a loose head prop, is a capped junior Springbok who has represented Border at under-18 Academy Week and...
Next Gen to lead rugby’s laws evolution
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe next generation of global rugby superstars will be at the forefront of laws innovation when the World Rugby U20 Championship and U20 Trophy kick-off in Cape Town on 29 June and Edinburgh on 2 July. World...
Springboks gearing up for ‘Ireland mode’ as Test week approaches
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus and his team wrapped up their training camp in Pretoria on Friday gearing up for ‘Ireland mode’ in preparation for the opening Test of the Castle Lager Incoming...
Alulutho Tshwakweni joins the Vodacom Bulls
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Vodacom Bulls have signed Alulutho Tshakweni on an initial two-year deal. Tshakweni, a loose head prop, is a capped junior Springbok who has represented Border at under-18 Academy Week and Craven...
Junior Boks name team to face Fiji in World U20s opener
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Junior Springboks have included three uncapped players, namely hooker Luca Bakkes, flyhalf Liam Koen and outside back Likhona Finca, in their match day squad for their World Rugby Under-20 opening...
England U20 side to face Argentina confirmed
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe first England U20 Men’s matchday 23 of the 2024 World Rugby U20 Championship has been confirmed, as Mark Mapletoft’s men ready themselves for the challenge of Argentina. England U20...
Hurricanes Sign Quartet for 2025
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes announced the signings of halfback, Jordi Viljoen and lock Tom Allen on two-year deals, as well as the re-signings of midfielder/winger Bailyn Sullivan and prop Pouri Rakete-Stones (both...
