Victor Matfield rugby player
Victor Matfield rugby player

Victor Matfield

11th May 1977 2.00m/110kg No 5 Lock

Most Capped Super Rugby XV Of All Time

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

To celebrate the return of rugby and in particular Super Rugby, we take a look at the most capped Super Rugby team of all time.     1. Wyatt Crockett - Crusaders, 202   A true legend...

South African Super Rugby All-Star Team

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Although slightly low on titles, South Africa has contributed some world-class players to Super Rugby. Here follows a look at an all-star team picked from over the 25 years of the competition's existence.     1....

Most Capped Test Side Of All-Time - Per Position

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

We take a look at the most capped test XV of all time:           1. Gethin Jenkins - Wales     The most capped loosehead in the game,...

Ultimate Rugby's All-Time Greatest Super Rugby XV

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

25 years of Super Rugby has produced some truly magnificent and memorable moments, match-ups and players. We undertook one of the more challenging tasks enjoyed amongst rugby fans and had a stab at selecting...

Three Super Rugby XVs picked with one player from each franchise since 1996

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

For the last 25 years, Super Rugby has thrilled the rugby public and entertained many rugby spectators around the world.   We pay tribute to the Southern Hemisphere's premier competition...

THROWBACK: When Bryan Habana scored a hattrick against the All Blacks in a STAR STUDDED Barbarians team

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A hat-trick of tries by Springbok Bryan Habana inspired the Barbarians to only their second-ever win over New Zealand back in 2009.   The star-studded side coached by former Springbok coach Nick...

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...

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

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa won the first British and Irish Lions tour test in 2009 as they ran out 26-21 victors.   We relive the first test in full:   The Springboks raced out to a 19–7 half-time...

Tendai ‘Beast’ Mtawarira announces retirement from international rugby

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok legend, Tendai ‘Beast’ Mtawarira has announced his retirement from international rugby, confirmed the Springboks.   The 34-year-old veteran of 117 Tests...

LIVE MATCH CENTRE: New Zealand v South Africa

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Saturday will see Westpac Stadium host one of the most highly anticipated Rugby Championship matches in years, with South Africa traveling to Wellington to take on the All Blacks.   FOLLOW THE CLASH...