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May 29, 20 •
1092 Views •
General News, National, New Zealand •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Farah Palmer Cup to kick off in 2020 as season confirmed
A full 13-team Farah Palmer Cup has today been confirmed by New Zealand Rugby (NZR), with the season to kick off in August. In a move to further delight rugby fans, the country’s best women players will be on show across a nine-week season, set to feature...
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May 28, 20 •
2245 Views •
General News •
Simon Riekert •
Comments Off on MOEILIKE TYE VIR KLUBRUGBY, MAAR DAAR’S HOOP BY DIE BULLE
-Simon Riekert: Pretoria As daar nog nooit ‘n teenstellende stelling gemaak is nie, is hierdie die een: dit gaan swaar met rugby in Covid-19 tyd. Weliswaar gaan dit nie sleg met die professionele spelers en beamptes nie, maar min liefhebbers van die spel...
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May 28, 20 •
1294 Views •
General News, International, Rugby World Cup •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Rugby World Cup 2019 production wins TV award
The game-changing Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan has achieved another landmark by winning the ‘Outstanding Production Achievement – Event’ category at the SVG Europe TV Awards, announced in an online ceremony on 27 May. With World Rugby producing the...
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May 27, 20 •
1192 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Munster Rugby Player Update
Munster Rugby can confirm that Seán O’Connor, Darren O’Shea and Ciaran Parker will depart the province at the end of this season, while Brian Scott has been forced to retire from the professional game. Brian Scott, who last lined out for the province in...
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May 27, 20 •
1104 Views •
Australia, General News, National •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on FORCE ACCEPTS RUGBY AUSTRALIA INVITE FOR 2020 COMPETITION
The Western Force has agreed to an offer from Rugby Australia to play in a proposed one-off, domestic-based competition this year. Accepting the invitation, Force owner Dr Andrew Forrest AO reiterated his desire to see rugby return to a position of sporting...
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May 27, 20 •
1204 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14, National, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Louis van der Westhuizen headed to the Toyota Cheetahs
The hooker, Louis van der Westhuizen will be joining the Toyota Cheetahs on a one-year contract. The 25-year-old Namibian international who is affectionately known as Chucky previously captained the North-West University Pukke in the Varsity Cup, and he also...
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May 27, 20 •
1166 Views •
General News, National, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on White adds Breakdown Specialist to new coaching setup
Vodacom Bulls Director of Rugby, Jake White, today confirmed his much anticipated senior coaching group, after what may best be described as an overhaul of the BLOU MASJIEN since his induction into the role in March earlier this year. White heads up the...
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May 26, 20 •
1189 Views •
General News, National, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Ismaiel returns to Loftus Versfeld
The Vodacom Bulls are delighted to announce the return of one of Loftus’ favourite sons as the quickfire Travis Ismaiel returns to Pretoria after a short stint with Harlequins in the English Premiership. Ismaiel needs no introduction to the #BullsFamily...
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May 26, 20 •
1189 Views •
General News, National, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Schalk Erasmus joins #BullsFamily
The Vodacom Bulls are excited to announce that DHL Western Province hooker, Schalk Erasmus, will make the move to Pretoria as of June 2020 or as soon as travel restrictions allow. He signed a three-year contract that will see him at Loftus Versfeld until...
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May 25, 20 •
1173 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Rassie Erasmus joins SA Rugby’s fight to alleviate hunger
Director of Rugby, Rassie Erasmus, is all in with SA Rugby’s #StrongerTogether for R32-12campaign, which is aimed at raising funds to feed those in need during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, while a unique new prize was added to the collection. SA Rugby...
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May 22, 20 •
1358 Views •
General News, National, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Winter is here!
Experienced forwards coach, Russell Winter, will join the Vodacom Bulls as one of the Directors of Rugby, Jake White’s assistant coaches as the #BullsFamily continues to build an experienced and talent laden player and management group. Winter enjoyed a...
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May 21, 20 •
1634 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Du Toit commits to WP Rugby
World Rugby Player of the Year Pieter-Steph du Toit has withdrawn the contract termination notification submitted last week and committed his future to Western Province Rugby. This contract extension means that Du Toit will remain with the DHL Stormers until...
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May 20, 20 •
1515 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Bok fullback Gelant signs with WP Rugby
Springbok fullback Warrick Gelant has signed with Western Province Rugby, adding considerable experience and pedigree to the DHL Stormers backline. The fleet-footed World Cup winner, who turns 25 on Wednesday, is one of the most exciting outside backs in...
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May 20, 20 •
1244 Views •
General News, National, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on #BullsFamily bids Gelant farewell
The last few weeks have been a roller-coaster of emotion for the #BullsFamily, and for SA Rugby in general for that matter, with a host of new player announcements and a few exits, such is the nature of the game and the industry. The Vodacom Bulls today...
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May 20, 20 •
2561 Views •
General News, Guinness Six Nations, International, Six Nations, Six Nations News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Ed Hepworth Appointed CFO of Six Nations Rugby
Six Nations is delighted to announce the appointment of Ed Hepworth as its new CFO. Ed brings over 20 years’ experience in financial leadership roles, many of them in a sports environment. He comes to us from his role as Finance & Operations Director...
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May 20, 20 •
1700 Views •
General News, National, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Steenkamp signs with Vodacom Bulls
The Vodacom Bulls confirm that lock Walt Steenkamp will join the team as of November 2020 after he signed a two year deal with the #BullsFamily. The towering 24-year-old lock forward, who stands 2.03m at 121kg, had be engaining valuable experience in the...
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May 19, 20 •
1478 Views •
General News, National, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Grobbelaar, Steenkamp and Uys recommit to Vodacom Bulls
The exciting trio Johan Grobbelaar, Gerhard Steenekamp and Muller Uys have recommitted their playing futures with the Vodacom Bulls as the franchise continues to build an electrifying squad under Director of Rugby, Jake White. The young trio have already had...
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May 19, 20 •
2328 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on #StrongerTogether for R32-12
• Springboks raising money for hunger alleviation • Giant raffle of cherished team memorabilia• A R32-12 ticket puts buyers in line for one of 44 prizes• Win Siya’s jersey, Bongi’s boots and more For R32-12 you can have the shirt off Siya’s...
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May 18, 20 •
1591 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Howard Mnisi returns to the Toyota Cheetahs
The 30-year-old centre, Howard Mnisi, returns to the Toyota Cheetahs after previously playing for the franchise in the Super Rugby. Mnisi was at the Cheetahs in 2013/14 while still contracted at the Griquas, but enjoyed limited playing time for the...
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May 18, 20 •
3181 Views •
General News, International, World Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Rugby greats honoured during Hall of Fame themed week
• Hall of Fame themed week includes podcast, features, interviews and classic match footage• Physical Hall of Fame located in the town of Rugby, United Kingdom• New promotional video showcasing the greatest of our game This week, World Rugby will shine...
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May 15, 20 •
1698 Views •
General News, National, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Devastating ball-carrier Botha returns to Loftus
The #BullsFamily teased fans with cryptic pieces of artwork on social media on Thursday, eluding to the return of a devastating hard hitting ball carrier… ‘108KGs of solid gold heading to Loftus’. The Vodacom Bulls are excited to announce that Arno...
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May 15, 20 •
1522 Views •
General News, National, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Lions Rugby Co Player Announcement
The Lions Rugby Company would like to take the opportunity to thank all of their staff and players for understanding and embracing the difficult and very challenging times that was forced upon them by COVID-19. It truly takes special people to make a place...
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May 15, 20 •
2544 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National, World Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on RUGBY AUSTRALIA RECEIVES WORLD RUGBY FUNDING BOOST
Rugby Australia has secured $14.2m AUD in funding from the game’s global governing body, World Rugby as part of its COVID-19 rugby relief strategy. The emergency relief fund of approximately $160m AUD from World Rugby is being allocated to unions on an...
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May 15, 20 •
1199 Views •
General News, International, National, New Zealand •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Decision made on July Test window
Steinlager Series postponedNZR exploring all options for All Blacks and Black Ferns The All Blacks two Steinlager Series Tests against Wales and Test against Scotland in July have been officially postponed until further notice, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has...
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May 15, 20 •
2545 Views •
General News, International, Springbok News, Springboks, World Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on World Rugby, SA Rugby joint statement on July internationals postponement
The programme of international rugby matches during the 2020 July window has been postponed due to ongoing government and health agency COVID-19 directives, World Rugby has announced on Friday. Extended travel and quarantine restrictions that apply to...
