Heyneke Meyer rugby player
Heyneke Meyer rugby player

Heyneke Meyer

6th Oct 1967 0.00m/kg Coach

Rassie Erasmus explains why Cornal Hendricks did not make the Springbok squad

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rassie Erasmus has explained the omission of Bulls centre Cornal Hendricks from the 46-man Springbok squad for the British & Irish Lions series.   One of the biggest talking points after the...

PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: Cornal Hendricks

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

There are many reasons why sport captures the imagination of the public but none do so more than your classic Cinderella story. The type of story that can inspire your everyday man. One that...

Four British and Irish Lions Bolters - Coaches

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Warren Gatland is currently in New Zealand working to turn the Chiefs' losing streak around but come September the former Wales boss will turn his attentions to the 2021 British and Irish Lions tour...

WATCH: Best of ex-Springboks coach Heyneke Meyer's passionate outbursts

3 years ago by Rugby Dump

Former South Africa boss Heyneke Meyer was popular among fans for his emotional reactions while watching his side play from the sidelines.

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

3 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...

Heyneke Meyer resigns with immediate effect

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Springbok coach and Director of Rugby at Stade Francais, Heyneke Meyer, has resigned from his position at the Top 14 club with immediate effect.   Stade Francais have won 2 from their 9 opening...

Lyon beat Bordeaux to extend lead, Stade stay bottom

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Lyon moved five points clear at the summit of the Top 14 table with a thrilling 25-23 win over second-placed Bordeaux-Begles, while Castres thumped bottom side Stade Francais on Saturday.   The...

The Miracle of Brighton - How beating the Springboks set the stage for Japan

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Japan were meant to stand no chance against mighty South Africa but sprang the biggest upset in Rugby World Cup history in Brighton.         Shortly after breakfast on September...

Josh Strauss joins Stade Francais on loan

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Stade Francais have today announced that Josh Strauss has signed a short-term deal with the club as a medical joker for at least three months.     🃏 Un joueur d'expérience...

Meyer signs Stade extension

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Heyneke Meyer has signed a contract extension with Stade Francais until the end of the 2020-21 Top 14 season, with the option of a further year.   The former South Africa coach was appointed as...