David Ribbans rugby player
David Ribbans rugby player

David Ribbans

29th Aug 1995 2.02m/121kg No 5 Lock

Saints sign lock van der Mescht

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints are delighted to today confirm the signing of South African lock, Juan John ‘JJ’ van der Mescht, ahead of the 2025/26 season. The 6’7”, 145kg second row arrives...

O’Mahony to lead the Barbarians against the Springboks

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland rugby legend Peter O’Mahony will captain the Barbarians in his final rugby outing when the famous invitational side take on the Springboks on Saturday. O’Mahony will lead...

Barbarians name their squad for the Springboks

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Robbie Deans has named a blockbuster squad as the Barbarians embrace the social engagements in Cape Town and prepare to face the Springboks under Table Mountain at Cape Town Stadium this weekend. The squad...

Top 14 | A look at the Irish, English, Welsh and Scottish

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Round 2 of the Top 14 gets underway today with Toulon hosting Castres and it finishes on Sunday night with Toulouse hosting La Rochelle. Here is a look at the players and coaches involved from the United...

Robbie Deans names his squad to face Fiji

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Barbarian F.C. are delighted to confirm the Club’s 23-player squad for this weekend’s Killik Cup fixture against Fiji. Head coach Robbie Deans will lead a squad packed full of international...

Two more England Internationals primed for Barbarian F.C. appearances

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Barbarian F.C. are delighted to confirm the inclusion of two more England internationals for the KillikCup clash against Fiji this summer, with Jonny May and David Ribbans lined up to represent theinvitational...

What Owen Farrell’s France move means for player, England and eligibility rules

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 32-year-old fly-half will join Racing 92 on a two-year deal from next season. Owen Farrell’s departure for Racing 92 next season has been confirmed with the Saracens captain agreeing a two-year...

Henry Arundell chooses Racing 92 over England in two-year deal

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Henry Arundell will be unavailable for England selection until 2026 after agreeing a two-year contract extension with Racing 92. Arundell, one of the most exciting talents in the English game, cannot...

Exeter Chiefs vs RCT Toulon: Match Preview

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Exeter Chiefs team news headlines Rob Baxter has made six changes to his starting line-up for Chiefs’ Round One trip to Stade Felix Mayol to face RC Toulon on Saturday, December 9. The Chiefs...

Lewis Ludlam to join Toulon as England's talent drain to France continues

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton back-row Lewis Ludlam will become the latest England international to head for France after agreeing terms to join Top 14 side Toulon next summer. Ludlam has played in the last two World Cups...