Springbok Captain Number 57
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyCurrent Head Coach of the Springboks, Allister Coetzee, will today announce the captain for the incoming Series at a media conference in Stellenbosch. The announcement will mark the 57th Springbok captain since...
Matfield hangs up his boots, again!
1 decade ago by Cape Argus - StormersLegendary lock and line-out lynchpin Victor Matfield has once again bowed out of the game of rugby - this time, for good.
Tuesday Morning Round Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyMatfield bows out on a high noteThe curtain came down on legendary Springbok lock Victor Matfield’s rugby career this past weekend.Matfield played his final game for English club, Northampton Saints,...
Matfield retires a 'winner'
1 decade ago by Rugby 365NEWS: Springbok legend Victor Matfield has walked into the rugby sunset one last time as the Northampton Saints lock has called time on his career.
Itoje and Kruis extend Saracens contracts
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland pair Maro Itoje and George Kruis have both signed new deals to remain with the side until 2019.Speaking on Itoje and Kruis’ contract extensions, Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall said:...
Coetzee picked to transform Springboks
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auNewly minted Springboks’ coach Allister Coetzee has been given a mandate to rebuild the national side before the 2019 World Cup in Japan and meet South Africa’s rules on racial inclusion. Coetzee...
Victor Matfield's perfectly executed one handed lineout take against Saracens
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpVictor Matfield turns 39 in a few months' time, but he is still doing what he's best at, dominating lineouts and showing off those silky skills that we've come to appreciate since he first played in South...
Preview: Northampton Saints vs Wasps
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints vs Wasps (19:45) BT SportThe last time these 2 met it was a 10 try thriller as Saints ran out 52-30 winners. Both teams have had sporadic form in the Aviva Premiership so far with both...
Pienaar backs inspirational Best to be next Irish captain
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentJohn Smit, Victor Matfield and Johann Muller. Ruan Pienaar knows a good captain having served under three of the best, and he believes Rory Best is in that calibre as he backed his Ulster team-mate to...
Matfield: That is why we play the game
1 decade ago by Rugby 365REACTION: Victor Matfield says that the East Midlands derby clash at Welford Road are why he still enjoys playing top flight rugby.
