Springbok pair cleared to join training camp
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster have confirmed that centre Damian de Allende and lock RG Snyman have been cleared to travel to South Africa. The pair will continue their respective recoveries under the care of the Springboks’...
“For me personally, there is no fear.” - Malcolm Marx
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAmid ubiquitous claims that the Boks will be undercooked by the time they square off against the British & Irish Lions, hooker Malcolm Marx does not appear concerned. “For me personally,...
Next Gen: The 16 u20 Six Nations players with famous family connections
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the Six Nations Under-20s underway this weekend, we take a look at the next generation of talents who have family ties in the sport already. England Phil Cokanasiga The younger...
Springboks confirm venues for Georgia Tests
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySA Rugby confirmed on Friday that the two Tests against Georgia, as a precursor to the Castle Lager Lions Series, will be played in Gauteng to give the Springboks a jump-start as they return to international...
A history of penalty shootouts in rugby
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaturday's Top 14 Access Match produced a rare occurrence in rugby as the game had to be decided on a shootout. While knock out games in football will often go to penalty shootouts, the...
Springbok coach Deon Davids highlights the areas where the du Preezs have improved
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok assistant coach Deon Davids has says that Dan and Jean-Luc du Preez have made notable improvements on their games since making the move to Sale Sharks. Speaking to the media on...
Rory Hutchinson added to Scotland's squad
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow Warriors back-row Matt Fagerson will miss Scotland’s upcoming Summer fixtures having undergone successful surgery on an arm injury sustained in the recent PRO14 Rainbow Cup victory over Leinster. Fagerson...
Watch: Steffon Armitage slots the match winning kick for Biarritz in a penalty shootout
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNot since the 2009 Champions Cup semi-final between Leicester Tigers and Cardiff has a top-flight European match or any top-flight match gone to a penalty shootout. However, on Saturday that all...
Cronje to lead extended Junior Boks
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJunior Springboks coach, Bafana Nhleko, on Saturday named George Cronje to lead the team in the forthcoming Under-20 International Series, while also calling in two more players into his squad. Nhleko...
Larkham raises concerns over Snyman & de Allende
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster assistant coach Stephen Larkham has raised doubts over Damian de Allende and RG Snyman. The former Wallaby said ‘It’s too early to say' whether the Springbok pair would be ready...
