Henco Smit

1st Jan 1970 0.00m/kg Hooker

South Africa faces mass exodus post World Cup - reports

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A report in South Africa suggests that SA Rugby could see an unprecedented number of players leave their shores after the World Cup in Japan.     Afrikaans newspaper the Rapport has...

Pollard inspires Bulls, Stormers edge to slender win

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Handre Pollard scored 20 points with his boot as the Bulls tamed the Lions, while the Sharks tasted defeat for the first time this season.         Handre Pollard was instrumental...

Super Rugby Team Of The Week: Round 1

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Super Rugby returned with a bang this weekend with the Chiefs and Highlanders kicking things off in a pulsating battle in Waikato. The Highlanders fought back, with 14 men, to beat the Chiefs 27-30....

South African Conference: Ins and Outs

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2019 edition of Super Rugby gets underway this weekend and with the first fixtures being played on Friday, and we end off our in’s and out series by bringing you a comprehensive list of transfers...

Springboks Duo Set For Bulls Debut

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Bulls will start their 2019 Vodacom Super Rugby campaign with five tournament rookies when they face the Stormers at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday in a highly anticipated clash that will also see the...

Vermeulen Reveals Why He Didn't Sign For The Stormers

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok looseforward Duane Vermeulen signed for the Bulls for the 2019 Super Rugby season instead of returning to his former side the Stormers after leaving Top 14 side Toulon.      Vermeulen...

Bulls announce new Super Rugby coach

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After a lengthy process, The Bulls have announced Pote Human as their new Super Rugby head coach.   Human, with over 200 first class appearances, played 8th man for Eastern Province and the Freestate.    His...

As It Stands: Selecting a 31-man Springbok Squad for 2019 RWC

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has limited time to finalise his squad ahead of the 2019 Rugby World Cup with test rugby done and dusted for 2018.         Erasmus' charges...

Rassie speaks on why he chatted to Vermeulen via microphone

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok Duane Vermeulen was seen chatting with coach Rassie Erasmus via a microphone in the 62nd minute of last Saturday’s Test in Cardiff when Vermeulen was handed a microphone by fitness...

Ultimate Rugby's Test Team Of The Year

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With test rugby going on a break until next year we look back at the year that was in 2018 and pick our team of the year.   Ireland are understandably well represented while there are a few surprises...