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Springboks vs Wales: A look at the numbers

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The world champion Springboks returned to action for the first time since winning the 2023 World Cup. A clinical performance by a South African side that had many new faces, and the ommission of regular...

Match report | Wales v Springboks

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa claimed the Qatar Airways Cup at Twickenham Stadium with a 41-13 victory against Wales. Wales hauled themselves back into the first haul after losing two men to the sin bin to trail by just...

South Africa vs Wales: Player Focus - Evan Roos

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Stormers 8th man who recently earned his 50th cap for his club made his 6th appearance for the Springboks against Wales at Twickenham.   Roos carried on his rich form from the United Rugby Championship...

Rob du Preez commits to the Sale Sharks

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sale Sharks fly-half Rob du Preez has signed a new deal keeping him at the club until the end of the 2025/26 season. The versatile 30-year-old, who has made 134 appearances for the club and scored almost...

Springbok eighth-man expects a physical encounter vs Wales

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok No 8 Evan Roos expected a physical battle against Wales on Saturday as the team kicks off their 2024 international season at Twickenham, saying the Welsh have a similar demeanour to South Africans...

Nasser commits to Queensland

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Josh Nasser has re-signed with the Queensland Reds for two years in a positive move to keep building the career of one of Australia’s best young hookers.The Reds are delighted to have Nasser’s...

Winners & Losers : Springbok squad to face Wales

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springboks take on Wales at Twickenham in their first international since lifting the Webb Ellis Cup in France in October last year as Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus named an exciting matchday 23 that...

Four players on debut for the Springboks as Rassie shows his hand

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby World Cup-winning prop Vincent Koch will earn his 50th Test cap on Saturday when the Springboks take on Wales at Twickenham in their first international since lifting the Webb Ellis Cup in France...

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...

Andrea Piardi to officiate the URC Final

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

One year after becoming the first Italian match official to referee a BKT United Rugby Championship Grand Final, Andrea Piardi has been appointed to this season’s showpiece decider in Pretoria...