Wednesday Afternoon Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDylan Hartley re-signs new Saints deal and re-appointed as captain Northampton Saints has today announced that Dylan Hartley has both signed a new contract and been appointed as the club’s captain...
Southern Kings and Cheetahs set to join PRO12
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRecently, the Southern Kings and the Cheetahs received an axe from Super Rugby following a SANZAAR decision to reduce the competition’s participants from 18 to 15 teams from next season. The...
Vermeulen out for three months after undergoing surgery
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringboks No 8 Duane Vermeulen is set to miss the Rugby Championship after undergoing groin surgery. "Vermeulen will be out for three months," a Toulon spokesperson said, adding that the Top...
Lions announce junior contracts
9 years ago by Lions RugbyFour Junior Springboks, Wandisile Simelane, Jeanluc Cilliers, Reinhardt Nothnagel and Len Massyn have been contracted by the Lions Rugby. “We aim to develop players and keep key junior players...
Pollard, Cronjé invited to Bok assessment camp
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks have invited 14 players to a medical and conditioning assessment camp next week, with experienced flyhalves Handré Pollard and Lionel Cronjé amongst the 14 players. Thirteen...
Jaco Kriel – Stay Strong | The Destroyer
9 years ago by EatSleepRugby.co.ukA superb highlights montage to Springboks and Lions back-row Jaco Kriel. Credit – BsporTV Rugby The post Jaco Kriel – Stay Strong | The Destroyer appeared first on EatSleepRugby.
Southern Kings scrum-half Schroeder excited by Pro14 switch
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsSouthern Kings scrum-half Ricky Schroeder is relishing the chance to play in the new Pro14 after a deal was agreed to add two South African sides to the league.
South African leopards are changing their spots – can Nathan Grey?
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auIt is all about money. In particular, it’s all about television money, and TV (along with international rugby) is one of the two main generators of revenue in professional rugby. Back in May 2016,...
Eben Etzebeth – We’re Doing It | The Best Lock?
9 years ago by EatSleepRugby.co.ukA superb highlights montage to Springboks and Stormers lock Eben Etzebeth. Credit – BsporTV Rugby The post Eben Etzebeth – We’re Doing It | The Best Lock? appeared first on EatSleepRugby.
Pro12 agree deal to expand next season to include South African sides
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsThe Pro12 has agreed a deal to expand next season to include South African sides Cheetahs and Southern Kings, BBC Scotland understands.
