European Champions Cup Pool 5: Clermont Auvergne v Ulster (Sun)
7 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsFranco van der Merwe replaces the injured Robbie Diack in the only Ulster change for Sunday's Champions Cup game with Clermont Auvergne.
Ulster's van der Merwe wary of Ireland forward power
7 years ago by Ulster Rugby NewsUlster lock Franco van der Merwe has warned his South African compatriots of a fierce Ireland battle, despite Joe Schmidt's side being ravaged with injuries.
Williams wins Heineken Ulster Rugby Personality of the Year award
8 years ago by Ulster RugbyNick Williams has won the Heineken Ulster Rugby Personality of the Year award at Ulster Rugby's Annual Awards Dinner, which was held at the Culloden Estate and Spa on Thursday evening. The hugely...
Van der Merwe confident Ulster can kick on from Leinster rout
8 years ago by Irish IndependentFranco van der Merwe's smile gets wider when the stats are thrown his way.
Friday Afternoon Round-Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTommy Bowe returns to starting lineup Ireland winger is set to make his first Ulster appearance of the season against Zebre on Saturday since his World Cup knee injury.The 32-year-old has been in recovery...
Black to make 100th Ulster appearance
8 years ago by Ulster RugbyThe Ulster team has been named for Friday's match against reigning PRO12 champions, Glasgow Warriors, in which Callum Black will earn his 100th cap for the Province. The loosehead prop joined Ulster...
Van der Merwe keen to help youngsters after new Ulster deal
8 years ago by Ulster Rugby NewsFranco van der Merwe believes his experience can help Ulster's youngsters continue their development after signing a one-year contract extension with the club.
Van Der Merwe Extends Stay At Ulster
8 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsUlster Rugby today announced that Franco van der Merwe has signed a one-year-contract extension, keeping him at Kingspan Stadium until June 2017.
Bok lock extends stay in Ireland
8 years ago by Rugby 365NEWS: Springbok lock Franco van der Merwe has signed a one-year-contract extension with Irish province Ulster, keeping him at Kingspan Stadium until June 2017.
Being competitive on two fronts a massive boost for Ulster - Van der Merwe
8 years ago by Irish IndependentLast Saturday was right up his alley. A typically challenging evening weather-wise at the notoriously awkward Sportsground meant that it was all about the hard slog up front and Franco van der Merwe positively...
