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WATCH: Former International Batsman Herschelle Gibbs As A Schoolboy Flyhalf

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Proteas' batsman Herschelle Gibbs enjoyed a stellar career at the top order of South Africa's batting order but it could have been so different for Gibbs.   A gifted rugby player, Gibbs...

Martin Johnson Weighs In On British & Irish Lions Captaincy Debate

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former British and Irish Lions and England captain Martin Johnson has dismissed any suggestion that Alun Wyn Jones will be too old to be the next Lions tour captain.   Speaking to...

The Toulon 23 That Won The Heineken Cup For The Second Time

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

In 2014, Toulon went back to back winning their second Heineken Cup under Bernard Laporte.  The side a season before featured some of the best players in the world in the...

The Talented Group Of Stars From The U20s Class Of 2008

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

In 2008, Sixteen teams assembled in Wales for what was then dubbed as 'the inaugural IRB Junior World Championship 2008'.   The competition replaced the U21 IRB Junior World Championship...

'Nothing is certain in life' - Aphiwe Dyantyi's cryptic message posted with highlights reel

6 years ago by Rugby Dump

South Africa winger Aphiwe Dyantyi has shared a highlights reel of his career to date on Instagram during his suspension from the game.

WATCH: A 21-year-old Eben Etzebeth makes his test debut against England

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

On 9 June 2012, with no Currie Cup experience, 21 year old Eben Etzebeth first pulled on the green & gold jersey under head coach Heyneke Meyer’s instruction.   It was a lifelong dream...

Where are they now? The extraordinary 2008 Wales under-20s team

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Back in 2008, the Wales u20 team reached the semi-finals of the Under-20 Junior World Cup in 2008 when it was hosted by the country.   The star-studded side saw 10 of the players go on...

Du Toit future uncertain after requesting to have Stormers contract cancelled

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby Player of the Year Pieter-Steph du Toit took the opportunity to request that his contract is cancelled.     World Rugby Player of the Year Pieter-Steph du Toit's future is up...

Ruan Ackermann “staying put” at Gloucester as Johan Makes Tracks

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

While Johan Ackermann journeys away from Gloucester to take up a new role withNTT Docomo Red Hurricanes in Japan, his talented son Ruan will remain behind at the club.     “My two...

Nigel Owens re-lives THAT epic 2013 Rugby Championship decider in Johannesburg

6 years ago by Rugby Dump

Welsh referee Nigel Owens has opened up on one of the greatest modern Test matches between the All Blacks and South Africa in 2013.