Shocking omissions from SA & NZ 2017 Awards
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe international and domestic seasons have come to an end in the Southern Hempshire. Therefore it is that time of year where the nominees are announced by the national Unions for their end of year...
Marx leads nominations for SA Rugby Player of the Year Awards 2017
8 years ago by South African RugbySpringbok and Lions hooker Malcolm Marx leads the nominations for the SA Rugby Player of the Year 2017 awards with three, closely followed by four players who bagged two nominations each. The...
Springboks welcome back fit-again Marx and Kolisi
8 years ago by South African RugbySpringbok hooker Malcolm Marx and flanker Siya Kolisi will return to the training field on Monday as the team begins their preparations for the last Outgoing Tour match against Wales in Cardiff on...
Springboks Squad to face Italy
8 years ago by South African RugbyBongi Mbonambi will make his first start for the Springboks against Italy in Padova, while Pieter-Steph du Toit returns to the starting team for Saturday’s Test against...
Springboks make 10 changes for French Test
8 years ago by South African RugbySpringbok coach Allister Coetzee has made 10 changes to the match-23 for Saturday’s second Test in the Outgoing Tour against France in Paris, which include starts for experienced No 8 Duane...
Springbok call up for Ruan Botha
8 years ago by South African RugbyThe Springboks have called up Ruan Botha as replacement for the injured Jean-Luc du Preez, who suffered a fractured ankle in Saturday’s Currie Cup final in Durban. “Ruan...
Four uncapped players in Springbok squad
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExciting young backs Warrick Gelant and Lukhanyo Am, as well as Dan du Preez and Louis Schreuder are the four uncapped players in the Springbok squad of 34 players announced on Sunday for the 2017 November...
Thursday Morning Round Up
8 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
8 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
8 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...
