Springbok coach Deon Davids highlights the areas where the du Preezs have improved
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok assistant coach Deon Davids has says that Dan and Jean-Luc du Preez have made notable improvements on their games since making the move to Sale Sharks. Speaking to the media on...
Why Nico Janse van Rensburg is one of the best selection calls from the Springboks
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJacques Nienebar and Rassie Erasmus sprang a few surprises when naming the first Springbok since the Rugby World Cup in Japan. The Springbok management team picked the entire Rugby World Cup-winning...
Eight uncapped players named in the Springboks squad for Lions Series
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrans Steyn and Morné Steyn are in line to experience the rare honour of facing the British & Irish Lions for a second time after being named in a dynamic Springbok squad featuring several Rugby...
Bryan Habana picks his Springbok team to face the British and Irish Lions
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok legend Bryan Habana has picked his Springbok XV to face the British and Irish Lions. The World Cup winner in 2007 was asked by World Rugby's 'The Wrap' to select his XV to...
Mateo Carreras starts for first time for Falcons
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMateo Carreras makes his first start for Newcastle Falcons on Friday when they travel to Sale Sharks in Premiership action. The Argentina 7s wing made his club debut from the bench during Saturday’s...
Sale boss on what makes SA players so valuable
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyListening 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...
Sale Sharks sign the tallest player in Super Rugby history
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySale Sharks have confirmed the signing of South African second-rower Jean-Pierre du Preez from the Cheetahs. The lock joins the club on a two-year deal and will link up with the...
Springbok injury woes continue
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyToulouse’s hopes of a Champions Cup title were dashed when they lost to Exeter yesterday in the semi-final. To rub salt in the wound, star winger Cheslin Kolbe hobbled with the field in the second...
Springboks depth to be test in the Rugby Championship
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJacques Nienaber will have a tough task ahead of him as the new Springbok head coach as the Rugby Championship looms with South Africa's domestic competition still yet to kick off and a growing injury...
Premiership | Sale Sharks v Bath line ups and preview
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe plucky Bath outfit will march on AJ Bell Stadium on Sunday with the goal of breaking into the top four on the standings as they attempt to outfox a sturdy Sale Sharks. Bath have had a good...
