SA to battle Scotland in November 2021
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe world champion Springboks will face Scotland at Murrayfield on 13 November 2021 as Jacques Nienaber's charges embark on their traditional end of year tour to the north. The Springboks can...
IRFU back South African teams to join expanded PRO14 as they want more competition
5 years ago by Rugby DumpThere are reports that South African teams could join an expanded Pro14 as early as the end of this month in an effort to boost the competition of the league.
John Smit on facing the British & Irish Lions
5 years ago by Rugby WorldThe former South Africa captain tells Jon Cardinelli why the Boks went into the 2009 series angryLeading from the front: John Smit captained South Africa against the 2009 Lions (Getty Images)The former...
Autumn Nations Cup's top stats performers - most tackles, running metres & more
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe penultimate round of the Autumn Nations Cup concluded yesterday with Ireland defeating Georgia 23-10 at the Aviva Stadium. The other results saw the English put Wales away 24-13 at Parc Y Scarlets...
IRFU gives SA teams the thumbs up
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAccording to a report in bbc.com, the IRFU has come out in support of the South African Super Rugby franchises joining the ranks of the Pro14 in the near future. As things stand, the Pro14 includes...
Pro14: IRFU supports plans to add South African sides to expanded competition
5 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsThe Irish Rugby Football Union supports plans for South Africa's four Super Rugby sides to join the Pro14, which would become the Pro16.
Sale Sharks sign the tallest player in Super Rugby history
5 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...
Another foul play talking point as Bulls prop was sent off for debatable high shot in Currie Cup
5 years ago by Rugby DumpBulls loosehead prop Jacques van Rooyen found himself in hot water during the second half of their 22-20 victory over Western Province in South Africa's Currie Cup. The TMO spotted a dangerous tackle that...
Wallabies legend 'Red Rocket' injured in crunching hit from Springbok props
5 years ago by rugbydump.comFormer Wallabies winger Ben Tune suffered a horrendous ankle injury while playing against the Springboks in the 2000 Tri Nations in Durban.
How the 2020 Currie Cup works and everything you need to know about round one
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere will be a rejuvenated sense of energy this weekend as the local rugby season switches to the next chapter with the opening round of the Carling Currie Cup, with three matches to be broadcast live...
