Springbok Player Ratings
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks ruffled feathers by making ten changes to their side but did the business by bagging another bonus point win in Australia. This is also the first time they have ever won three consecutive...
Two more Springboks to earn starting debut
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMorne van den Berg (scrumhalf) and Ruan Nortje (lock) will earn their first Test starts in a Springbok team that shows 10 changes to the starting line-up for the Castle Lager Rugby Championship clash with...
Springbok Squad: Winners and Losers
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRassie Erasmus has named his match day 23 for the opening Rugby Championship game and first of two tests against Australia, in Australia. The Springboks have not won back to back games in Australia since...
Rugby Championship -9 Days out-Breaking down the squads
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby Championship is only nine days away. Every team has named their squad ahead of the tournament. Australia who ended last years tournament with the wooden spoon, will look to better their chances...
22 RWC Winners in Springbok Squad to Australia
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a strong 33-man squad led by double Rugby World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi for the Castle Lager Rugby Championship, which kicks off against the Wallabies in Brisbane...
Winners & Losers from South Africa v Portugal
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFor first time ever South Africa faced Portugal and what an entertaining game it was. The score line shows that the number 1 ranked side in the world played against the 15th ranked team. Let us look at...
South Africa vs Portugal: Match Report | Match & Player Statistics
5 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
6 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
6 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...
Why Libbok is out and Feinberg-Mngomezulu is in
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFor the 1st test against Ireland, the Springboks went with a 6-2 split which means they only have two backs on the bench. In a interview with the media, Rassie Erasmus explained why they went with Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu...