Cameron Hanekom called up to replace double World Cup winner
2 months 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...
Boks call up Grobbelaar and Louw for November tour
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJohan Grobbelaar (hooker) and Wilco Louw (prop) were called up to the Springbok squad for the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour on Thursday, following the injury withdrawal of utility forward Jan-Hendrik Wessels. Wessels,...
Antoine Dupont returns for France
2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby42 players have been selected int the French squad for the upcoming matches this fall against Japan, New Zealand and Argentina at the Stade de France. The team will see the return of French captain and...
Four RWC winners return as Boks name squad for November tour
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFour Rugby World Cup winners, Damian Willemse (utility back), Andre Esterhuizen (centre), RG Snyman and Franco Mostert (both locks), will make a welcome return to the Springbok squad for the Castle Lager...
Three leagues and two international careers – the Henry Thomas story
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving now completed a hat-trick of leagues, Henry Thomas is ideally placed to compare the contrasting competitions. He spent 11 seasons in the English Premiership with Sale and Bath, before embarking...
Clayton McMillan announced as All Blacks XV Head Coach
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyClayton McMillan has been announced as Head Coach of the All Blacks XV and will lead the team on a two-match end of year tour with Assistant Coaches Jamie Mackintosh (Forwards), David Hill (Attack) and...
Benetton sign Argentine hooker Agustìn Creevy
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyA sensational signing for Benetton Rugby. The green and white franchise is happy to announce the signing of Agustìn Creevy. The hooker, who will join the team on Monday 21 October, has...
Clayton McMillan announced as All Blacks XV Head Coach
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyClayton McMillan has been announced as Head Coach of the All Blacks XV and will lead the team on a two-match Northern Tour with Assistant Coaches Jamie Mackintosh (Forwards), David Hill (Attack) and Cory...
Milestone for Etzebeth as Erasmus names his match day 23
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEben Etzebeth will set the record as the most capped Springbok of all time on in Nelspruit Saturday when he runs out at lock against Argentina, while Jaden Hendrikse and Manie Libbok are paired as starting...
Boks make 10 changes for Los Pumas showdown
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus has made 10 changes to his starting team for their penultimate Castle Lager Rugby Championship clash against Los Pumas in Santiago del Estero on Saturday. Salmaan...