South Africa "A" squad named to face French Barbarians
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExperienced Springboks Trevor Nyakane, Ruan Combrinck, Juan de Jongh and Lionel Mapoe will lead the charge for the SA ‘A’ team when they face the French Barbarians in two matches in Durban...
Springboks confirm squad for June Internationals
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springbok have named their squad for the Incoming Series against France, which includes eight uncapped players. Of the eight uncapped players in the squad, six are backs and two play...
Bulls Injury Update
7 years ago by Bulls RugbySpringbok prop Trevor Nyakane sprained his shoulder against the Lions this past weekend and is a doubtful starter ahead of their encounter with the Hurricanes this coming Saturday. Team doctor Herman...
Bundee Aki to undergo surgery
7 years ago by Connacht RugbyConnacht Rugby has confirmed that Bundee Aki will undergo surgery this week on an ongoing shoulder injury. The 27-year-old centre is expected to return in time for the start of the 2017/18 season. Aki...
Monday Evening Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPierre Spies is one of six players who has been released early from their contracts with Montpellier. Full story Connacht Rugby has confirmed that Bundee Aki will undergo surgery this...
Friday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby is paying tribute to All Blacks Assistant Coach Wayne Smith, who has today announced he is stepping down from his All Blacks role. (Full story) Jade Te Rure returns...
Thursday Evening Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster has decided not to sign injury-plagued Bulls loose forward Arno Botha. The Irish province announced in January that Botha would be joining them after Super Rugby on a two-year deal but...
RFU CEO Ian Ritchie to retire
7 years ago by England RugbyIan Ritchie, Chief Executive of the RFU, has today informed the RFU Board of Directors, management and staff that he will retire at the end of the summer. Ian Ritchie, 63, joined the RFU in February 2012....
Wednesday Evening Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyToulon prop Manasa Saulo has signed a two-year deal with Championship side London Irish. (Full story) Dwayne Sweeney returns to Waikato for 2017 Mitre 10 Cup (Full story) Connacht...
Top performing South Africans in France
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the mass influx of South Africans players to France, we have a look at what a Springbok team would look like if we picked the in-form players solely from the European Nation. To highlight...
