Willem Alberts rugby player
Willem Alberts rugby player

Willem Alberts

11th May 1984 1.91m/120kg Blindside Flanker

Lions sign former Springbok Willem Alberts

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Lions Rugby have today confirmed that Willem Alberts will return to his roots & wear their jersey once more.   The 35-year-old made his debut for the Golden Lions in 2007. In November...

When 14-men were enough

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

        We take a look back at side's that have claimed a win after going down to 14 men same.   The Sharks in 2014   The Sharks claimed a remarkable and historic...

STATS & FACTS: England vs. South Africa

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

33 Stats and facts ahead of this weekend's clash between England and South Africa at Twickenham.   Follow the match LIVE in App HERE     1. The total Test caps for the Springbok...

Sergio Parisse ruled out 3-5 weeks with injury

6 years ago by Stade Francais Rugby

Stade Francais captain Sergio Parisse has been ruled out for three to five weeks after sustaining a calf injury.   The 34-year-old suffered the injury during the victory over...

Tuesday Evening Round Up

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dries Swanepoel on loan to Munster The Blue Bulls have confirmed that centre Dries Swanepoel has been invited to join Munster this week while they are in Cape Town.   It is envisaged that...

Willem Alberts extends his contract with Stade Français

6 years ago by Stade Francais Rugby

Willem Alberts has extended his contract with Stade Francais for one season, plus an optional one.   Arriving at the Stade Français after the 2015 World Cup, the South African international...

Player Ratings: Northampton Saints vs Stade Francais

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints   1. Alex Waller 6/10 Waller failed to make much of an impact in a fairly loose game, one that was not made for front rows, despite this Saints scrum was seriously impressive.   2. Dylan...

Top performing South Africans in France

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With the mass influx of South Africans players to France, we have a look at what a Springbok team would look like if we picked the in-form players solely from the European Nation.  To highlight...

Challenge Cup Final line-ups

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Aviva Premiership side Gloucester take on Stade Francais tomorrow in Murrayfield to be crowned Challenge Cup champions. The Cherry & Whites start the game slight underdogs with the bookmakers in a...

Racing 92 and Stade Francais players that may be affected by the merger

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With the confirmation of a merger between Racing 92 and Stade Francais, we have a look at some of the players that might be up for grabs to other clubs.   Jacky Lorenzetti, Racing 92 President,...