Siya Kolisi to retain Springbok captaincy
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo-time Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok captain Siya Kolisi will retain the captain’s armband when the world champions return to the field in the Castle Lager Incoming Series, which kicks off...
Erasmus names squad for upcoming test series
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a strong squad of 39 players and an additional 14 players on a standby list for the Castle Lager Incoming Series which kicks off with a challenging two Tests against...
Bears confirm 2024/25 squad
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDirector of Rugby Pat Lam has confirmed a young and exciting Bristol Bears first team squad for the 2024/25 campaign. World class Bill Mata headline signing in 2024/25 squad Overall reduction in average...
Wales confirm squad for Australia tour
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbySenior men’s head coach Waren Gatland has confirmed the 34-player squad that will travel to Australia on 26 June. Wales will play two Test matches against the Wallabies in Sydney and Melbourne,...
Rassie Erasmus on the Springboks
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus said it was a case of “goal achieved” as they kicked off their 2024 season on a winning note against Wales at Twickenham on Saturday with a strong second-half...
Springboks vs Wales: A look at the numbers
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe world champion Springboks returned to action for the first time since winning the 2023 World Cup. A clinical performance by a South African side that had many new faces, and the ommission of regular...
Match report | Wales v Springboks
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa claimed the Qatar Airways Cup at Twickenham Stadium with a 41-13 victory against Wales. Wales hauled themselves back into the first haul after losing two men to the sin bin to trail by just...
South Africa vs Wales: Player Focus - Evan Roos
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Stormers 8th man who recently earned his 50th cap for his club made his 6th appearance for the Springboks against Wales at Twickenham. Roos carried on his rich form from the United Rugby Championship...
Rob du Preez commits to the Sale Sharks
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbySale Sharks fly-half Rob du Preez has signed a new deal keeping him at the club until the end of the 2025/26 season. The versatile 30-year-old, who has made 134 appearances for the club and scored almost...
Springbok eighth-man expects a physical encounter vs Wales
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok No 8 Evan Roos expected a physical battle against Wales on Saturday as the team kicks off their 2024 international season at Twickenham, saying the Welsh have a similar demeanour to South Africans...