Kolbe returns in settled Springbok team to face Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCheslin Kolbe will play his first Test at fullback when he makes a return to the Springbok team for the first time since July in a settled team to face the top-ranked team in the world, Ireland, at the...
Two uncapped players in South Africa's 35-man squad, Jenkins recalled and SA A squad confirmed
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Junior Springbok backs Manie Libbok and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu earned their first Springbok call-ups on Friday, while there was a recall for Jason Jenkins, who is back in the national set-up...
Sharks name nine internationals to start against Ulster
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok tighthead prop Thomas du Toit will lead a very experienced Sharks side that hosts Ulster at Kings Park stadium on Saturday. Nine internationals, eight Springboks and one Wallaby, have...
Johan Goosen back in the Springbok mix after 6 year absence
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth African journeyman Johan Goosen is back on the Springbok scene with inclusion in a pre-tour training camp in Stellenbosch as Jacques Nienaber and co. prepare their troops for a gruelling...
Springboks name 26-player training squad to prepare for year-end tour
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks will begin their preparations for the Outgoing Tour to the Northern Hemisphere on Sunday with a three-day training camp in Stellenbosch, where 26 players are set to assemble. The...
Watch: Springbok powered Sharks scrum
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sharks welcomed their Springboks back this past weekend when they took on Glasgow Warriors at Kings Park Stadium, and they made an immediate impact. While Eben Etzebeth put in...
Cell C Sharks surge as DHL Stormers remain unbeaten
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was a weekend of sunshine and rain – literally and figuratively – for the South African teams in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, with the Cell C Sharks making the most of their first...
The Weekend's United Rugby Championship Round 5 Teams
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe teams for this weekend's Round 5 fixtures of the United Rugby Championship have been named with all details of match officials and broadcast information below. TEAM NEWS HEADLINES #OSPvSTO Rhys...
Etzebeth debuts as Sharks welcome their Springboks back
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok lock Eben Etzebeth will make his debut for the Sharks on Saturday when they host Glasgow Warriors in their United Rugby Championship clash at Kings Park Stadium in Durban. Etzebeth...
Sharks boss satisfied with tour as the team returns home
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sharks have enjoyed a decent start to the URC with a brace of victories (over Zebre and Dragons) before picking up a loss last weekend against Leinster. All their games thus far have been away and...
