Trevor Nyakane rugby player
Trevor Nyakane rugby player

Trevor Nyakane

4th May 1989 1.78m/117kg Tighthead Prop

Sharks confirm signings of Springboks Trevor Nyakane and Jason Jenkins

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Sharks have added two more Springboks to their burgeoning ranks with the signings of Trevor Nyakane and Jason Jenkins. The Durban franchise took to social media to reveal two-time World...

White Believes BKT URC Appeal Will Help Lure Boks Back

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jake White believes South Africa’s involvement in the BKT URC will help lure World Cup-winning Springboks back home. The Vodacom Bulls boss feels the fact the country’s four franchises are...

Rugby World Cup 2023 final preview: New Zealand v South Africa

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

 Everything you need to know about New Zealand v South Africa in the Rugby World Cup 2023 final at Stade de France, on Saturday, 28 October. The two three-time champions and the current top two men’s...

RWC Match Day Programme New Zealand vs South Africa

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

In a tournament where the praises of the north were sung far and wide. Echoes of a first Northern Hemisphere victory since the heroics of Johnny Wilkinson's Engand side in 2003. However, much like most...

Boks make two changes and bring in seven-one bench split for World Cup Final

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber made only two changes to his starting team for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final, recalling the 2019 final halfback pairing of Handré Pollard...

Pollard and De Klerk to start final - South Africa name team to play New Zealand

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has announced his squad to face New Zealand at Stade de France on Saturday, 28 October. South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has named his matchday 23 to face...

Centre Am to replace injured wing Mapimpi for South Africa

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa have confirmed centre Lukhanyo Am has replaced wing Makazole Mapimpi in their squad for Rugby World Cup 2023. Mapimpi fractured his cheek bone in the Springboks' 49-18 win against Tonga on...

Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: South Africa v Tonga

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

After a call-up to South Africa’s squad following Malcolm Marx’s Rugby World Cup-ending injury, Handré Pollard starts at 10 against Tonga in Marseille on Sunday, winning his first Springbok...

Pollard returns at 10 - South Africa announce team to play Tonga

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has made 12 changes to his starting side to face Tonga in Stade de Marseille on Sunday 1 October, with fit-again fly-half Handre Pollard returning for his first...

Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: South Africa v Ireland

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby World Cup 2023 kicked off on 8 September with a fixture that could easily have made a final. Three Saturdays later, the sporting festival continues with a match that could easily be the final, as...