Trevor Nyakane ruled out of RWC, replaced by Thomas du Toit
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThomas du Toit was en route from France to Nagoya, Japan, on Monday after being called up as an injury replacement to the Springbok Rugby World Cup squad. The 24-year old Sharks prop replaces...
Currie Cup Semi-Final Preview
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Lions and Griquas will face off in the first Currie Cup semi-final at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on Saturday before the Free State Cheetahs host the Sharks in Bloemfontein soon afterwards as four teams...
Currie Cup Round 7 Preview
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe pool stages of the Currie Cup will reach a dramatic conclusion on Saturday as five teams battle it out for the three remaining semi-final berths, while Griquas eye the top spot on the log and home...
Marcell Coetzee ruled out of the Rugby World Cup
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster looseforward Marcell Coetzee has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup in Japan after sustaining an ankle injury against Argentina on Saturday. Coetzee left the field with a concussion...
Springboks name final training squad
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springbok training squad of 36 players assembled in Bloemfontein on Sunday for a four-day Rugby World Cup camp in Bloemfontein as part of the Boks’ preparations for the global tournament which...
Siya Kolisi returns in a new look Springbok side to face Argentina
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRassie Erasmus, the SA Rugby director of rugby, unleashed a new-look team to take on the Pumas on Wednesday, packed with players looking to secure a place in South Africa’s Rugby World Cup squad. Eighteen...
Springboks name squad to travel to New Zealand
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks have confirmed a touring squad of 36 players for their Rugby Championship matches against New Zealand and Argentina in the next three weeks. SA Rugby Director of Rugby, Rassie Erasmus,...
Marco van Staden invited to Springbok training group in Pretoria
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok loose forward Marco van Staden was on Monday added to the Springbok training group and will join the rest of the squad immediately at their preparation camp in Pretoria. Van...
Rassie Erasmus adds 13 players to his squad and provides an update on Jan Serfontein
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDuane Vermeulen, Handre Pollard (both Bulls), Lukhanyo Am, Sibusiso Nkosi (both Sharks) and Francois Louw (Bath) are amongst a group of 13 players who have been added to the Springbok training group in...
Bosch returns at fullback for quarter-final clash with the Brumbies
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCurwin Bosch has returned to the Sharks starting line up having recovered from injury and starts at fullback for the Sharks for their quarter-final clash with the Brumbies in Canberra. Meanwhile,...
