Springbok double World Cup winner Vermeulen to retire South Africa back row Duane Vermeulen will retire from rugby having helped the Springboks claim back-to-back World Cup titles, it has been announced. Rugby • 08 Nov 23
Springbok double World Cup winner Vermeulen to retire South Africa back row Duane Vermeulen will retire from rugby having helped the Springboks claim back-to-back World Cup titles, it has been announced. Rugby • 08 Nov 23
Jenkins earns Springboks call-up as Vermeulen rested Leinster lock Jason Jenkins has been rewarded for his excellent early season form with a recall to the Springboks squad set to face Ireland next Saturday in the first of their November Tests. Rugby • 28 Oct 22
Jenkins earns Springboks call-up as Vermeulen rested Leinster lock Jason Jenkins has been rewarded for his excellent early season form with a recall to the Springboks squad set to face Ireland next Saturday in the first of their November Tests. Rugby • 28 Oct 22
Vermeulen returns for Boks among five changes for NZ Ulster's Duane Vermeulen will return to the South Africa team for Saturday's second Rugby Championship meeting with New Zealand at Ellis Park. Rugby • 09 Aug 22
Vermeulen returns for Boks among five changes for NZ Ulster's Duane Vermeulen will return to the South Africa team for Saturday's second Rugby Championship meeting with New Zealand at Ellis Park. Rugby • 09 Aug 22
Vermeulen looking forward to clash with future Bok star Duane Vermeulen turns 36 next month, but even at that age he still has a vice-like influence on the game, having fitted in well since his move to Belfast in January. Rugby • 10 Jun 22
Vermeulen looking forward to clash with future Bok star Duane Vermeulen turns 36 next month, but even at that age he still has a vice-like influence on the game, having fitted in well since his move to Belfast in January. Rugby • 10 Jun 22
Vermeulen: Simplicity key to winning big games With one World Cup win and two Currie Cup titles to his name, Duane Vermeulen has proved he's got big-game mentality. Rugby • 06 Jun 22
Vermeulen: Simplicity key to winning big games With one World Cup win and two Currie Cup titles to his name, Duane Vermeulen has proved he's got big-game mentality. Rugby • 06 Jun 22
Vermeulen hoping to bring winning touch to Ulster Duane Vermeulen could be the final piece in the puzzle as Ulster look to end a 16-year wait for silverware, writes Neil Treacy. Rugby • 16 Apr 22
Vermeulen hoping to bring winning touch to Ulster Duane Vermeulen could be the final piece in the puzzle as Ulster look to end a 16-year wait for silverware, writes Neil Treacy. Rugby • 16 Apr 22
Vermeulen backed to take Ulster to next level Duane Vermeulen had just one training session with Ulster prior to making his debut at the weekend. Rugby • 13 Dec 21
Vermeulen backed to take Ulster to next level Duane Vermeulen had just one training session with Ulster prior to making his debut at the weekend. Rugby • 13 Dec 21
O'Connor hails Vermeulen's 'calm influence' Ulster skipper Alan O'Connor hailed debutant Duane Vermeulen after the Springboks star helped his new side to a famous victory over Clermont Auvergne. Rugby • 13 Dec 21
O'Connor hails Vermeulen's 'calm influence' Ulster skipper Alan O'Connor hailed debutant Duane Vermeulen after the Springboks star helped his new side to a famous victory over Clermont Auvergne. Rugby • 13 Dec 21
Ulster coy on Vermeulen availability Duane Vermeulen still hasn't trained with Ulster and it's not clear whether he will feature for their Champions Cup clash in Clermont. Rugby • 07 Dec 21
Ulster coy on Vermeulen availability Duane Vermeulen still hasn't trained with Ulster and it's not clear whether he will feature for their Champions Cup clash in Clermont. Rugby • 07 Dec 21
Duane Vermeulen debut delayed after positive Covid test Duane Vermeulen's Ulster debut has been put on hold after the number eight tested positive for Covid-19 upon his arrival in Belfast this week. Rugby • 30 Nov 21
Duane Vermeulen debut delayed after positive Covid test Duane Vermeulen's Ulster debut has been put on hold after the number eight tested positive for Covid-19 upon his arrival in Belfast this week. Rugby • 30 Nov 21
Ulster maul set to welcome Springboks star Vermeulen New Ulster signing Duane Vermeulen arrived in Belfast on Monday and forwards coach Roddy Grant can't wait to work with the Springboks star. Rugby • 29 Nov 21
Ulster maul set to welcome Springboks star Vermeulen New Ulster signing Duane Vermeulen arrived in Belfast on Monday and forwards coach Roddy Grant can't wait to work with the Springboks star. Rugby • 29 Nov 21
Patient approach saw Ulster land Vermeulen - McFarland Ulster head coach Dan McFarland says they have reaped the rewards of a patient approach, after completing the signing of Duane Vermeulen last week. Rugby • 21 Sep 21
Patient approach saw Ulster land Vermeulen - McFarland Ulster head coach Dan McFarland says they have reaped the rewards of a patient approach, after completing the signing of Duane Vermeulen last week. Rugby • 21 Sep 21
Ulster sign South African veteran Vermeulen Ulster have completed a major signing with South African veteran Duane Vermeulen set to join the club following the Autumn Tests in November. Rugby • 16 Sep 21
Ulster sign South African veteran Vermeulen Ulster have completed a major signing with South African veteran Duane Vermeulen set to join the club following the Autumn Tests in November. Rugby • 16 Sep 21
Vermeulen starts fitness race after successful op Duane Vermeulen is hopeful of making a rapid recovery after undergoing successful neck surgery but the Springboks number eight realises the hard rehabilitation work starts now if he wants to be fit for the World Cup. Rugby • 09 Jul 15
Vermeulen starts fitness race after successful op Duane Vermeulen is hopeful of making a rapid recovery after undergoing successful neck surgery but the Springboks number eight realises the hard rehabilitation work starts now if he wants to be fit for the World Cup. Rugby • 09 Jul 15
Springboks aim to crank up intensity Duane Vermeulen claims that complacency was a factor in South Africa's loss to Ireland, but vowed intensity levels will return for Saturday's Test with England at Twickenham. Rugby • 11 Nov 14
Springboks aim to crank up intensity Duane Vermeulen claims that complacency was a factor in South Africa's loss to Ireland, but vowed intensity levels will return for Saturday's Test with England at Twickenham. Rugby • 11 Nov 14
South Africa to give Test debut to Duane Vermeulen South Africa will give Duane Vermeulen his Test debut against Australia in Perth on Saturday. Rugby • 05 Sep 12
South Africa to give Test debut to Duane Vermeulen South Africa will give Duane Vermeulen his Test debut against Australia in Perth on Saturday. Rugby • 05 Sep 12