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Introducing The Eight Uncapped Players In The Springboks Squad

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber has announced his squad for the international season ahead, featuring the upcoming Test Series against Wales, The Rugby Championship, and the Year-end tour, which...

South African Rugby's Love Affair With Ulster's Duane Will Never Wane

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Should Saturday be Duane Vermeulen’s last club outing in South Africa, how fitting that it would be in Cape Town and in front of the biggest crowd to ever watch a rugby match at the DHL Stadium....

Springbok hopeful Evan Roos Named URC Next Gen Star Of The Season

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Stormers' star back-rower Evan Roos has been named as the 2021/22 United Rugby Championship URC Next Gen Star Of The Season.   "It is a huge honour to get this award, I am so grateful...

There’s Nothing False About Ulster’s Rob Herring

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wikipedia describes a red herring as something that misleads or distracts from a relevant or important question. It may be either a logical fallacy or a literary device that leads readers or audiences...

De Allende The Dynamite For Mighty Munster

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Munster’s prospects in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship play-offs are hitched to powerhouse Springbok centre Damian de Allende.   A chest complaint meant De Allende missed the 35-25 defeat...

Schoeman Braces For Brutal Battle Of The Big Boys

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Edinburgh Rugby’s Pierre Schoeman is as popular in South Africa as he was when playing for the Vodacom Bulls. He is also respected in South African rugby circles, despite making Scotland his home.   Schoeman...

Report: Twickenham to host Southern Hemisphere powerhouses

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Twickenham will host two Southern Hemisphere powerhouses ahead of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, according to a report by the Daily Mail.   New Zealand and South Africa are set to clash at the home of...

Australia win Sevens gold in London as Series title race goes on to Los Angeles

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia win HSBC London Sevens with thrilling extra time 19-14 triumph over New Zealand thanks to hat-trick hero Henry Paterson Victory brings Australia first Series gold medal since Sydney 2018 and...

Argentina opener crucial for Blitzboks in London

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Certain things were predictably good about the Springbok Sevens and their HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in recent years – their processes and system, but also the importance of setting the standard...

The latest rumours, player movements and re-signings

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

We round up the week's latest rumours, signings, and re-signings.     Richie Mo'unga re-signs with New Zealand Rugby until at least 2023 Richie Mo'unga has signed...