Franco Van Der Merwe rugby player
Franco Van Der Merwe rugby player

Franco van der Merwe

15th Mar 1983 1.98m/115kg No 5 Lock

Dramatic Ulster fightback sees draw with Scarlets in PRO12 match

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

By Michael Sadlier – 08 September 2014And it had everything thrown in the mix, with a collective eight tries and sixty four points scored which spoke volumes of...

Trimble seals Ulster comeback

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

Ireland wing Andrew Trimble ran in a last-gasp try to complete the late fightback that earned Ulster a share of the spoils in a 32-all draw at Scarlets as the new Pro12 campaign began with a bang. Scarlets,...

Scarlets 32 - 32 Ulster Rugby: Ulstermen's thrilling comeback to draw in their PRO12 away opener

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

By John Mulgrew – 06 September 2014Scarlets had proved too much for the Ulstermen during early in their away clash at Parc Y Scarlets stadium - the side pulling...

Trimble late show earns Ulster draw

1 decade ago by Planet Rugby

Ulster and the Scarlets served up a thrilling 32-32 draw at Parc y Scarlets in their Pro12 opener. The hosts built up an emphatic lead with a brace from Gareth Davies, as well as tries from Rory Pitman...

Ulster snatch late draw

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

06 September 2014The Scarlets had led 32-18 with 17 minutes left on the clock, but spearheaded by second-half replacements Trimble and powerhouse number eight Nick Williams, the Ulstermen...

Scarlets v Ulster Rugby: The inside track on match

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

06 September 2014Rhys Priestland v Ian Humphreys So much will hinge on how both out-halves function, with the good form Humphreys has so far showed on his return to Ulster from London...

Scarlets v Ulster

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

South Africans Franco van der Merwe, Louis Ludik and Wiehahn Herbst will make their competitive Ulster debuts in Saturday's Pro12 game at Scarlets. Van der Merwe plays at lock, Herbst is at tighthead...

Marshall and Trimble on the bench for Ulster

1 decade ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Louis Ludik, Franco van der Merwe and Wiehahn Herbst will make their debuts for Ulster against Scarlets at Parc Y Scarlets, tomorrow afternoon (kick-off 2.40pm).

Ulster squad named for Guinness PRO12 opener

1 decade ago by Ulster Rugby News

Louis Ludik, Franco van der Merwe and Wiehahn Herbst will make their competitive debuts for Ulster, against Scarlets, at Parc Y Scarlets, tomorrow afternoon (kick off 14:40). The Province travel to...

South African Trio To Earn First Ulster Caps

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Louis Ludik, Franco van der Merwe and Wiehahn Herbst will make their competitive debuts for Ulster against the Scarlets at Parc y Scarlets on Saturday afternoon (kick-off 2.40pm).