Steven Sykes rugby player
Steven Sykes rugby player

Steven Sykes

5th Aug 1984 1.98m/114kg No 4 Lock

Where are they now? The 2009 Emerging Springboks that drew with the Lions

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

12 years ago today, the British and Irish Lions were dealt a blow in their preparations for the Test Series against the Springboks as they failed to put an Emerging Springbok side away drawing 13...

Where are they now? The 2009 Emerging Springboks that drew with the Lions

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

  In 2009, the British and Irish Lions were dealt a blow in their preparations for the test Series against the Springboks as they failed to put an Emerging Springbok side away drawing 13 all in Cape...

Relive: The Third British and Irish Lions Test 2009 - Full Test

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With South Africa having already secured the Series 2-0, The British and Irish Lions came out with a point to prove in the third and final test of the tour.   The Lions finished on...

Ten years on, where are the 2009 Emerging Springboks now?

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

On the 23rd of June 2009, the Emerging Springboks piled the pressure on the British and Irish Lions, after the tourist lost the opening test to the Springboks, as they picked up 13 all draw.     We...

Emerging Springboks vs Lions where are they now?

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

As the Lions gear up for their second Test match against New Zealand, we take a look back to when the tourists visited South Africa and faced the Emerging Springboks and see how those Emerging Springboks'...

Super Rugby 2017 Preview

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

We are previewing all of the Super Rugby teams ahead of the competitions kick-off on Thursday 23 February. Today we have a look at the Southern Kings, Sunwolves, Jaguares, Western Force and Blues keep...

Super Rugby Preview: Southern Kings

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Southern Kings The Kings had a disappointing return to Super Rugby where they were only able to win 2 out of the 15 encounters. The Kings year didn’t get any better with the union struggling...

Sykes: Kings can only get better

8 years ago by Rugby 365

REACTION: Southern Kings captain Steven Sykes believe their 18-48 loss to the Highlanders was a massive learning for the team.

Mass Exodus of SA Rugby Players

8 years ago by Brenden Nel

According Brendan Nel writing for Supersport.com, at least 45 South African players have been confirmed to be moving overseas.   As the South African Rand weakens, international offers have become...

Wednesday Afternoon Round Up

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jaco Kriel heading to Japan The Golden Lions Rugby Union have confirmed that Springbok flanker Jaco Kriel will head to Japan after his Springbok commitments to take up a contract with the Kubota Spears. Kriel...