Warren Whiteley fit for Springboks’ year-end tour
7 years ago by South Africa RugbyFollowing a groin injury that has kept him out of South Africa's last five international matches, Springbok captain Warren Whiteley is progressing well and on track to make his comeback from...
Nkosi, Schreuder and Louw added to Springbok squad
7 years ago by Springbok RugbyExperienced flanker Francois Louw and the uncapped Sharks duo of S’busiso Nkosi (wing) and Louis Schreuder (scrumhalf) have been included in the Springbok squad for the two remaining home matches...
Rugby Championship Rd 3 Preview
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby Championship returns this weekend for the 3rd round of action, following the bye last weekend. New Zealand vs Argentina The first match of the weekend sees the best-ranked side...
Frans Malherbe ruled out with neck injury
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok prop Frans Malherbe will most likely miss the 2017 Rugby Championship campaign because of a neck injury, it was confirmed on Monday. The...
Wednesday Evening Round-Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRuan Ackermann joins Gloucester Rugby Gloucester Rugby are delighted to confirm that South African back row forward Ruan Ackermann is to join the club from Super Rugby finalists, the Lions, subject...
Etzebeth to captain Springboks in Whiteley's absence
7 years ago by South Africa RugbyExperienced lock Eben Etzebeth will captain the Springboks in the injury absence of Warren Whiteley, it was confirmed on Wednesday. Loose forward Siya Kolisi was named as the Springbok vice-captain. Etzebeth...
Bosch, Du Preez and Gelant named in Springbok squad
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPromising young flyhalf Curwin Bosch, No 8 Dan du Preez and fullback Warrick Gelant were on Saturday included in the 34-man Springbok squad for the start of the 2017 Rugby Championship campaign. The...
Key head to head battles: Lions vs Crusaders Super Rugby final
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the top two sides from the regular Super Rugby season making the final, Saturday's encounter promises to be an epic showdown between two classy outfits. With the both sides eager...
Friday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyColin Cooper steps down from Maori All Blacks role Cooper has announced he will stand down from the special team as he focusses on his new role in charge of the Chiefs Super Rugby campaign next year....
Whiteley & Pollard in race against time for Rugby Championship
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok captain Warren Whiteley and flyhalf Handre Pollard are both in a race against time to prove their fitness for the Rugby Championship. Whiteley missed the final Test against France...