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...
Obano to make his 150th appearance for Bath
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBath Rugby return to The Rec this Saturday for Round 6 of the Gallagher Premiership. Taking on Sale Sharks, Beno Obano is set to earn his 150th cap in the hoops of Blue, Black and White. Obano will pack...
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,...
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...
Lions leader Horn setting his sights on the Springboks
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWhen you consider the competition for back row spots in the Springboks set-up, you would imagine it must be pretty daunting for an uncapped player with international ambitions. Just for starters,...
Derby Weekend debut for Emens in trip to Kingsholm
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJohann van Graan has named his matchday-23 ahead of a trip to Gloucester this weekend, seeing a debut for Austin Emens on the wing. Taking a short journey up the M5, van Graan will lead his men to the...
Match Preview: Bath Rugby v Bristol Bears
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBath Rugby will bid to maintain their winning start to the new season when Bristol Bears make the short trip to The Rec for a crunch West Country derby live on TNT Sports. Bath are two from two after...
Etzebeth to equal Matfield's record
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLock Eben Etzebeth will join Victor Matfield as the most capped Springbok if he plays off the bench on Saturday after being named in the matchday 23 to face Argentina in the Rugby Championship. Retired...
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...
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...
