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Sep 6, 23 •
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Comments Off on Jean talks all things rugby, becoming a dad, and owning two Beagles
What is the strength of the Springbok team? We are proud to represent our country and are united in our dream and cause. How do you stay focused on the now when the World Cup is so close? Every week is as important as the next in the lead up to the World Cup....
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Sep 5, 23 •
1662 Views •
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Comments Off on Duane talks about his proudest achievements, playing for Ulster and campervanning.
What are your proudest achievements? My proudest achievement is being selected to represent my country and everything after that was a bonus. What do you love about your position? Being able to connect between the forwards and the backs and carrying the ball...
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Sep 5, 23 •
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Comments Off on Kitshoff Overtakes Irish Star as URC Top 100 Leader
Springbok prop Steven Kitshoff has risen to the No 1 spot in the latest update to the URC Top 100 with forward players dominating the upper end of the ‘pound-for-pound’ rankings. Based upon the Statmaster algorithm that defines a player’s contribution...
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May 24, 23 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on All you need to know: Vodacom URC Grand Final
The DHL Stormers take on Irish side Munster in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship Grand Final at DHL Stadium on Saturday. Here is all you need to know ahead of the showpiece match. There is a large crowd expected, with tickets sold out, so please plan...
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May 5, 23 •
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Comments Off on Fourie and Zas return for DHL Stormers
The DHL Stormers have been bolstered by the return of flank Deon Fourie and wing Leolin Zas for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship quarterfinal against the Vodacom Bulls at DHL Stadium on Saturday. The North-South showdown kicks off at 15h30 on Saturday,...
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May 4, 23 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on John Plumtree named as Sharks Head Coach
The Sharks Director of Rugby, Neil Powell today announced the appointment of the much-loved former Natal player and Sharks coach John Plumtree, who returns to the fold as Head Coach of the senior team. Plumtree will be ably assisted by the experienced and...
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May 4, 23 •
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Comments Off on Sink or swim in the Vodacom URC quarter-finals
The DHL Stormers, Cell C Sharks and Vodacom Bulls will have everything to play for on Saturday in a tough round of Vodacom United Rugby Championship quarter-finals – their biggest challenge of the season so far. Defending champions, the DHL Stormers, will...
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Apr 24, 23 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom URC quarter-final details confirmed
Kick-off times, dates and broadcast details for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship quarter-finals – featuring three teams from South Africa – have been confirmed, with the four games taking place on for Friday 5 Saturday 6 May. The 2023 Vodacom URC...
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Mar 7, 23 •
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Comments Off on ARENDSE EXTENDS HIS PRETORIA STAY
The Vodacom Bulls are happy to confirm that Springbok star and Pretoria-loved speedster, Kurt-Lee Arendse has extended his stay by agreeing to a new long-term contract. Arendse has committed to continue applying his trade at Loftus until June 2026. The...
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Mar 3, 23 •
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Comments Off on STEYN STARTS AT FLAYHALF AS VODACOM BULLS WELCOME JUKSKEI RIVALS
Morne Steyn is set to feature in Vodacom Bulls colours for the 151st time* as the Pretoria outfit is ready to welcome noisy neighbours, the Emirates Lions in a classic Jukskei derby at Loftus Versfeld. BBCo. Director of Rugby, Jake White announced his side...
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Mar 3, 23 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Cell C Sharks to Play at DHL Stadium
The historic rivalry between the Cell C Sharks and DHL Stormers continues this Saturday when the two teams meet in their return leg Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash at DHL Stadium in Cape Town. Cell C Sharks Director of Rugby Neil Powell has made...
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Mar 3, 23 •
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Comments Off on Six Changes to DHL Stormers Pack
There are six changes to the DHL Stormers starting line-up for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship encounter with the Cell C Sharks at DHL Stadium on Saturday. There are two changes in the backline and four among the forwards for the South African derby,...
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Mar 2, 23 •
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Comments Off on Pressure rises for SA sides in Vodacom URC
The pressure on the South African Vodacom United Rugby Championship franchises will strike a new level this weekend as the competition hits the fourth-last pool round and the race for playoff spots moves up a few notches. The DHL Stormers will host the Cell C...
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Feb 19, 23 •
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Comments Off on Coastal teams strengthen Vodacom URC playoff prospects
The DHL Stormers and Cell C Sharks strengthened their chances of favorable Vodacom United Rugby Championship playoff fixtures as they defeated the Vodacom Bulls and Emirates Lions respectively in a crucial round of local derbies on Saturday. The DHL Stormers,...
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Feb 17, 23 •
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Comments Off on NKOSI & DU PLESSIS RETURN AHEAD OF STORMERS CLASH
The Vodacom Bulls have announced a strong matchday 23 that will do battle against the DHL Stormers in round 14 of the 2022/23 Vodacom United Rugby Championship, in Pretoria. The herd sees minimal changes in the front, with a number of forced changes to the...
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Feb 17, 23 •
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Comments Off on Two changes to DHL Stormers forward pack
There are two changes to the DHL Stormers forward pack for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship encounter with the Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday. Hooker Scarra Ntubeni and flank Willie Engelbrecht come into the starting line-up for the North-South...
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Feb 16, 23 •
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Comments Off on Spotlight on local derbies as Vodacom URC returns with a bang
The stakes will be sky-high for all four South African teams this weekend as a full round of Vodacom United Rugby Championship action returns and sides turn their attention on the race to the playoffs, with the Grand Final happening in exactly 100 days. With...
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Feb 3, 23 •
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Comments Off on Fourie leads DHL Stormers in Durban
Flank Deon Fourie will captain the DHL Stormers in their Vodacom United Rugby Championship encounter with the Cell C Sharks in Durban on Saturday. The experienced Fourie leads a team which has been boosted by the inclusion of a number of key players for the...
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Feb 3, 23 •
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Comments Off on Two Changed to Cell C Sharks for coastal derby
The Cell C Sharks are back at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on Saturday when they host the DHL Stormers in what should be another intense Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash between two old rivals. VURC action reverts to round one – but just for this week...
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Feb 2, 23 •
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Comments Off on Coastal sides collide in postponed Vodacom URC match
The Cell C Sharks and DHL Stormers will take centre stage in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship this weekend as they battle it out in the only match on Saturday in a postponed fixture from the opening round of the competition. The coastal derby, which...
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Feb 1, 23 •
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Comments Off on Zas extends with DHL Stormers
Wing Leolin Zas has signed a three year contract extension with the DHL Stormers which runs until 2026. The prolific finisher, who made his DHL Stormers debut in 2016, was the top try scorer in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship last season, dotting down...
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Jan 17, 23 •
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Comments Off on VODACOM BULLS NAME STRONG EUROPEAN TOURING SQUAD
The Vodacom Bulls have named a 31-men European touring squad that will do battle in the 2022/23 Heineken Champions Cup against Lyon and the 2022/23 Vodacom United Rugby Championship versus Scarlets. The side departs OR Tambo International Airport – on...
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Dec 6, 22 •
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Comments Off on Nominees announced for Vodacom URC Unity Awards
The nominees for the inaugural Vodacom United Rugby Championship Unity Awards, which recognise the great work done by players and teams within their communities and for charitable causes, have been announced. Sponsored by the CVC Foundation, the new awards...
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Dec 2, 22 •
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Comments Off on VODACOM BULLS BOKS RETURN TO BOLSTER SIDE AGAINST CARDIFF
The Vodacom Bulls have been given a boost by the return of its Springbok players, as Marco Van Staden, Johan Goosen, Canan Moodie, Cornal Hendricks and Kurt-Lee Arendse return to the matchday 23 for the match against Welsh rugby side, Cardiff. Returning will...
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Dec 2, 22 •
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Comments Off on Moerat leads DHL Stormers in Gqeberha
Lock Salmaan Moerat will captain the DHL Stormers in their historic first-ever Vodacom United Rugby Championship match in Gqeberha on Saturday. The DHL Stormers host the Dragons from Wales at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, with kick-off at 14h00 on Saturday....