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Springbok team announced for second Wales Test

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber named two uncapped players in his starting lineup and a further four among the replacements as he reshuffled his squad to build depth for their second Test against Wales...

Irish complete So’otala Fa’aso’o signing

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

London Irish can today confirm the signing of So’otala Fa’aso’o for the start of the 2022/23 campaign.   Standing at 6 feet 4 inches and weighing 130kg, Fa’aso’o is...

Champions Cup Pool Draw

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

EPCR has confirmed the Heineken Champions Cup pool draw.     POOL A (opponents in brackets)   Castres Olympique (Exeter Chiefs, Edinburgh Rugby)  Saracens (Lyon, Edinburgh...

Racing 92 sign Springbok fullback

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Racing 92 have confirmed that one of their six new signings is Springbok and Stormers fullback, Warrick Gelant.    The 27 year-old won the most recent of his 9 Bok caps during the pool stages...

Cheslin Kolbe on the move again?

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cheslin Kolbe could be on the move again.   Reports in South Africa suggest that Springbok and Toulon flyer Cheslin Kolbe could be on the move again, with a report by Sunday newspaper The Rapport...

French Barbarians squad named to face USA in Houston

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Big names have been included on the French Barbarians roster. The team will face the Men’s Eagles at AVEVA Stadium in Houston on July 1. The non-test match will serve as a warm-up for the World Cup...

Charles Ollivon to captain France against Japan, Ntamack and Dupont rested

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Charles Ollivon will take over the captain's armband for France's two-test series against Japan in July.   France head coach Fabien Galthie has named a 42-man squad to travel to Japan...

Top 14 Semi-Final Teams

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Castres, Toulouse, Montpellier and Bordeaux face off this weekend for a spot in the Top 14 final next Friday.     Castres Olympique Vs Toulouse           The...

2022/23 EPCR tournament formats and qualifiers confirmed

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Following the landmark announcement of the inclusion of the leading South African clubs in its tournaments, EPCR is pleased to confirm the formats and qualifiers for next season’s expanded Heineken...

Why Duane Vermeulen has been left out of the Springboks squad and who can fill the void he leaves

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber named his squad for the upcoming international window with South Africa hosting Wales in a three-test match series.   Nienaber named a group of 43 players with...