Thursday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRebels appoint Tony Thorpe as new Team Director The Melbourne Rebels have lured former All Blacks manager Tony Thorpe across the Tasman to fill the club’s new Team Director role. The appointment...
Franco Mostert linked with a move to England
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok and Lions lock, Franco Mostert has reportedly been linked with a move to several clubs in England - including Johan Ackermann's Gloucester. The Bristol Post reported that numerous...
TRC 2017: Team of the Week
7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby1. Tendai 'Beast' Mtawarira Another solid performance by the 32-year-old veteran, he carried the ball 7 times and made 4 tackles in his 47 minutes and was strong as ever in the scrum. Second...
Key Battles: Springboks vs Wallabies
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe take a look at the key battles that would decide the opening Rugby Championship match of the round that sees the Wallabies take on the Springboks in Bloemfontein. The Battle of the...
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...
Thursday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Championship Lineups New Zealand vs South Africa The All Blacks have welcomed the likes of Rieko Ioane, Ryan Crotty, Aaron Smith, Sam Cane, Liam Squire and Sam Whitelock to the starting line...
Key Battles: All Blacks vs Springboks
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe opening game of round 4 of the Rugby Championship sees the table topping All Blacks face off against the undefeated Springboks in Albany. The Springboks will be looking to stay unbeaten and...
Jano Vermaak replaces injured Cronjé in Bok squad
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStormers scrumhalf Jano Vermaak has been called up to the Springbok squad as a replacement for Ross Cronjé, who sustained a right ankle injury in the Springboks’ 37-15 victory over Argentina on...
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...