Eight uncapped players named in the Springboks squad for Lions Series
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrans Steyn and Morné Steyn are in line to experience the rare honour of facing the British & Irish Lions for a second time after being named in a dynamic Springbok squad featuring several Rugby...
Bryan Habana picks his Springbok team to face the British and Irish Lions
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok legend Bryan Habana has picked his Springbok XV to face the British and Irish Lions. The World Cup winner in 2007 was asked by World Rugby's 'The Wrap' to select his XV to...
Mateo Carreras starts for first time for Falcons
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMateo Carreras makes his first start for Newcastle Falcons on Friday when they travel to Sale Sharks in Premiership action. The Argentina 7s wing made his club debut from the bench during Saturday’s...
Sale boss on what makes SA players so valuable
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyListening to the commentary on matches in leagues across the world, one is bound to hear the utterances of Afrikaans names. From the English Premiership, through the Pro14 to the Top14, South African rugby...
Sale Sharks sign the tallest player in Super Rugby history
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySale Sharks have confirmed the signing of South African second-rower Jean-Pierre du Preez from the Cheetahs. The lock joins the club on a two-year deal and will link up with the...
Springbok injury woes continue
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyToulouse’s hopes of a Champions Cup title were dashed when they lost to Exeter yesterday in the semi-final. To rub salt in the wound, star winger Cheslin Kolbe hobbled with the field in the second...
Springboks depth to be test in the Rugby Championship
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJacques Nienaber will have a tough task ahead of him as the new Springbok head coach as the Rugby Championship looms with South Africa's domestic competition still yet to kick off and a growing injury...
Premiership | Sale Sharks v Bath line ups and preview
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe plucky Bath outfit will march on AJ Bell Stadium on Sunday with the goal of breaking into the top four on the standings as they attempt to outfox a sturdy Sale Sharks. Bath have had a good...
More Shoulder Woes for Lood
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySale and Springbok lock Lood de Jager’s injury woes continue as the towering 27 year old damaged his shoulder during Sale’s 40-31 victory over Leicester on the weekend. De Jager has...
Premiership | Wasps vs Sale line ups, stats and more
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere is not much breathing space after Round 15 as the Premiership teams dive right back into the action on Tuesday and Wednesday this week. The first game on show sees Sale Sharks travel to the Ricoh...
