Faf de Klerk rugby player
Faf de Klerk rugby player

Faf de Klerk

19th Oct 1991 1.72m/80kg Scrum Half

Faf de Klerk shows yet again why he's the world's most aggressive defensive scrum-half

4 years ago by Rugby Dump

South African Faf de Klerk has easily established himself as one of the best scrum-halves in the world. The debate surrounding best defender at the position should now be closed after his performance in...

Sanderson's Sale face Welford Road test, Youngs hits a double ton

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sale Sharks head to Welford Road for their first match under newly appointed Director of Rugby Alex Sanderson.   Following a two week break, the Premiership resumes on Friday night with two...

The aggressive Faf de Klerk tackling technique that draws comparisons to a snake

5 years ago by Rugby Dump

In this rugby video, rugby coach Craig Wilson looks at Faf de Klerk's always impressive tackle technique. Despite his size, he is a formidable tackler and regularly holds his own against far larger players.

Sale boss on what makes SA players so valuable

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Listening to the commentary on matches in leagues across the world, one is bound to hear the utterances of Afrikaans names. From the English Premiership, through the Pro14 to the Top14, South African rugby...

The Giant Slayer | Faf De Klerk Big Hits & Speed

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

This Faf De Klerk highlights and tribute video contains the best rugby steps, runs and rugby big hits of his rugby career.

Carbonel guides Toulon to a comfortable win over Sale

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Toulon cruised to a 26-14 victory over Sale Sharks in their Champions Cup opener at the Stade Felix Mayol.   Sale Sharks began life after Steve Diamond with a loss to Toulon with Louis...

Single change to Diamond's Sharks for their Kingston Park visit

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sale Sharks have named their side to face Newcastle Falcons in round two of the Premiership. The Sharks visit Kingston Park on Friday night for the first time since 2018 after last season’s showpiece...

Friday's Premiership line ups

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2020/21 Premiership season kicks off on Friday 20 November with the opening two games seeing Harlequins host the defending champions Exeter at the Stoop while Sale Sharks host Northampton Saints...

One Year Ago Today: England 12-32 South Africa

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

One Year ago today, South Africa dominated England to match New Zealand's tally of lifting the Webb Ellis Cup for a third time. Makazole Mapimpi and Cheslin Kolbe kicked England when they were down and...

Ultimate Rugby's Premiership Team Of The Season

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Exeter have claimed their second Premiership title beating Wasps 19-13 in the final on Saturday.    The longest season in the competition came to a thrilling end as Exeter managed to beat...