From Broken neck to Bok call up - JD Schickerling’s incredible story
7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby2018 has already produced a number of remarkable stories of players who have overcome adversity to reach their goal of player test rugby. From Brandon Paenga-Amosa and Folau Faingaa...
Erasmus satisfied with Springbok's preparation
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springbok training squad wrapped up preparations for their Outgoing Tour to the United Kingdom and France with an early morning training session in Stellenbosch on Friday, with Rassie Erasmus declaring...
Franco Mostert in limbo for England test
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok Director of Rugby Erasmus will name his squad for the tour of Europe after the Currie Cup final on Saturday with a few surprise inclusion and possible exclusions - especially for the first test...
De Jager, Vermeulen & Nyakane return to Springboks squad, Mtawarira ruled out through injury
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA preliminary Springbok training squad 20 for the forthcoming November Test Tour to the United Kingdom and France has been announced. Duane Vermeulen, Trevor Nyakane and Lood de Jager making a...
Three uncapped players called up for Wallabies' Bledisloe Cup finale
8 years ago by The GuardianJed Holloway, Jake Gordon and Angus Cottrell namedCentre Samu Kerevi returns for Yokohama dead rubberAustralia coach Michael Cheika has included New South Wales Waratahs lock Jed Holloway among three uncapped...
McGuigan's hattrick sinks Perpignan
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbySale Sharks claimed a bonus-point victory to start their Challenge Cup campaign defeating Perpignan 41-24. A hattrick from Byron McGuigan and further tries from Rob Webber, Rohan Janse van...
Schalk Brits set to re-join former side
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Saracens and Springbok hooker Schalk Brits is set to sign a deal with the Stormers and Western Province according to a report by Netwerk24. Brits announced that he would...
Brits added to Baa-Baas squad
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Barbarians have added former Saracens hooker Schalk Brits to their squad ahead of their clash with Los Pumas at Twickenham. The hooker was supposed to have hung up his boots after clinching...
Champions Cup 2018-19: six players to watch in Europe’s elite competition | Robert Kitson
8 years ago by The GuardianFrom Lyon’s back-row star Carl Fearns to rampaging Bath winger Joe Cokanasiga, who could be this year’s standout stars?The 2018-19 Heineken Champions Cup kicks off on Friday in what is always a keenly...
Weekend Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWATCH: Bundee Aki's match-winning try v Ulster Bundee Aki scored this late try in Connacht's historic win over Ulster - their first win in Belfast in 58 years. Is...
