Philip van der Walt rugby player
Philip van der Walt rugby player

Philip van der Walt

14th Jul 1989 1.93m/112kg No. 8

George McGuigan chalks up his top-flight century

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

George McGuigan plays his 100th  Premiership game on Sunday when Newcastle Falcons host Exeter Chiefs.   The 27-year-old hooker has made 114 appearances in all competitions during his two spells...

Schreuder earns his first start against Exiles

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scrum-half Louis Schreuder makes his first start for Newcastle Falcons on Sunday when they travel to London Irish in Gallagher Premiership action.   The three-time Currie Cup winner has been capped...

Gary Graham returns for Newcastle Falcons

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gary Graham returns for Newcastle Falcons on Saturday as they host Gloucester Rugby in Gallagher Premiership action.   The in-form Scot scored two tries in the Falcons’ opening-day victory...

Bristol end brave Newcastle winning run

4 years ago by UltimateRugby

FT Bristol Bears 26 - Newcastle Falcons 17   Bristol Bears had to dig deep over a brave Newcastle Falcons team. Bristol took the full five points to end Newcastle's unbeaten start to league season.   Bristol...

Piutau and Morahan back for Newcastle's visit to Ashton Gate

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The only Premiership match on the first day of 2021 sees Bristol Bears host the high flying Newcastle Falcons at Ashton Gate.   Pat Lam's Bears have won a hattrick of Premiership matches since their...

Newcastle Falcons down Castres

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Newcastle Falcons claimed their fourth win from five games to start their season as they fronted up in France on Friday night.   The Falcon's depth was tested and produced an ambitious attacking...

Mark Wilson captains Newcastle Falcons against Castres

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Mark Wilson captains Newcastle Falcons for Friday’s European Rugby Challenge Cup trip to French club, Castres.   The England flanker returned from the bench during last weekend’s tournament...

Newcastle Falcons Sign Springbok Scrumhalf

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ex-Springbok scrum-half Louis Schreuder is joining Newcastle Falcons for the upcoming Gallagher Premiership season.   The 30-year-old was a central part of the Sharks side which topped Super Rugby’s...

Thursday Morning Round Up

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

    Ten Changes To Fiji's Starting XV   Fiji Rugby Head Coach John McKee has named his Flying Fijians side for their final Pacific Series Test match against the Maori All Blacks...

Newcastle Falcons sign Sharks Super Rugby star Philip van der Walt

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Newcastle Falcons have announced the signing of back-rower Philip van der Walt on a three-year deal from South African Super Rugby side, the Sharks.     The 30-year-old will...