Tuesday Morning Round Up
9 years 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'
9 years 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
9 years 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
9 years 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
9 years 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
9 years 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
9 years 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
9 years 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.
Matfield: 'Worst week of my life'
9 years ago by Rugby 365Victor Matfield says that the week after losing against Japan at the World Cup was the worst week of his life.
Matfield wants trophy at Northampton
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsSouth Africa legend Victor Matfield hopes to help Northampton win a trophy before retiring at the end of the season.
