Van der Merwe returns to Loftus Versfeld
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blue Bulls have welcomed back Springbok prop, Marcel van der Merwe, after a stint with French Top 14 club Toulon. The powerful yet mobile front-rower will join the Vodacom Bulls as of July 2020. Van...
The Baabaas team that beat an England side featuring Andy Goode in 2009
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn 2009, Martin Corry and Josh Lewsey bade a victorious farewell to English rugby at Twickenham with the Barbarians as they held on for victory despite a late England comeback. Martin Johnson's...
The day Jonah Lomu destroyed Scotland with almost every touch of the ball
6 years ago by Rugby DumpIn 2001 All Blacks legend Jonah Lomu suited up for the Barbarians against Scotland at Murrayfield. The results were a devastating highlight reel, including four tries and two assists that could too have...
WATCH: Referee cops a ball to the face after being tackled by two Barbarians
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTalk about a bad day at the office. During the final clash between the All Blacks and Barbarians during the amateur era, an unfortunate incident occurred for the match official. From...
THROWBACK: When Bryan Habana scored a hattrick against the All Blacks in a STAR STUDDED Barbarians team
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA 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...
Next England Scrumhalf? Six Players Who Could Rival Ben Youngs and Willie Heinz
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBefore the next Rugby World Cup in France, Eddie Jones will need to have selected who will take the reigns at scrum-half for his side. Jones selected just two scrum-halves in his 2019 Rugby World...
The Journey of Errol Tobias - South Africa's First Black Springbok - Part 3 - "The Call"
6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby1980 saw the British & Irish Lions come knocking on South Africa’s door again and a rich opportunity presented itself to Tobias when he was picked to play centre next to Argentinian fly-half...
The Journey of Errol Tobias - South Africa's First Black Springbok - Part 2 "Climbing the Ladder"
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTobias' individuality on the field and command of the basics soon earned him a spot in the 1972 Proteas (consisting of the country’s top non-white players) tour to England. The tour was mildly successful...
Ex-Tonga & Cardiff Blues flanker Ma'ama Molitika retires aged 45
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Cardiff Blues flanker & Tonga International Ma'ama Molitika has announced his retirement at the age of 45. Molitika played 18 times for Tonga and represented them at the 2007...
The Sensational Barbarians Team That Beat The 2007 World Cup Winning Springboks
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOff the back of their successful 2007 Rugby World Cup campaign in France, South Africa faced off against a fantastic Barbarians side that was coached by Ireland coach Eddie O'Sullivan. The...
