Francois Steyn rugby player
Francois Steyn rugby player

Francois Steyn

14th May 1987 1.91m/112kg Inside Centre

11 Years on from Jaque Fourie and Morne Steyn's heroics

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

11 Years to the day, the Springboks claimed a series victory over the British and Irish Lions with a 28-25 win in a classic Test match at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria.   With tempers flaring...

The enigmatic Francois Steyn's first run in a Springbok jersey

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The professional era has seen a multitude of Springbok names rise and stand amongst the best. With regard to backline players, few have matched the astonishing versatility and raw talent of Francois Steyn.   Steyn...

Picking A Southern Hemisphere Lions XV

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

What if the Southern Hemisphere powerhouse nations combined to create an invitational side?   We take a look at just that with Australia, Argentina, New Zealand and South Africa teamed...

How Montpelleir could line up with PSdT IF he joined the club

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Montpellier have been linked with current World Rugby Player of the Year, Pieter-Steph du Toit, in a recent report by South African newspaper the Rapport.   The club responded to the reports...

CONFIRMED: Springboks star Francois Steyn to join Cheetahs

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cheetahs have confirmed that double World Cup winner Francois Steyn will be joining the club in July on a two-year deal.     Steyn was reportedly considering retirement...

Relive: The Third British and Irish Lions Test 2009 - Full Test

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With South Africa having already secured the Series 2-0, The British and Irish Lions came out with a point to prove in the third and final test of the tour.   The Lions finished on...

Relive: The First British and Irish Lions Test 2009 - Full Test

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa won the first British and Irish Lions tour test in 2009 as they ran out 26-21 victors.   We relive the first test in full:   The Springboks raced out to a 19–7 half-time...

The Incredible List Of Talented Players Whose Top 14 Contracts Are Expiring At The End Of The Season

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Top 14 is currently on pause and as it stands a number of players will not be afforded the time to prove they deserve a contract extension by the end of the season.   Bi-weekly rugby newspaper,...

PREDICTED: The Springbok 23 the Lions are likely to face in the first test

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Warren Gatland will have got somewhat of a good idea of some of the players he will face thanks to his stint with the Chiefs in Super Rugby and the Springboks unlikely to change too much from the World...

Ins, outs and the latest rugby rumours

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A busy day in player movement market saw Chris Ashton leave Sale Sharks with immediate effect, the Leicester Tigers add two signings and a couple of re-signings and the Exeter Chiefs wrap a few new signings.    We...