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Mar 29, 22 •
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Comments Off on High intensity expected against Ulster, believes Tambwe
The Vodacom United Rugby Championship match against Ulster Rugby on Saturday will prove to be an important path for the Vodacom Bulls’ ambitions of reaching the playoff stages of the competition, believes winger, Madosh Tambwe. Tambwe, who has been one of...
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Mar 29, 22 •
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Comments Off on Further improvement on the cards for Bok Women
The fruits from a two-week rugby intensive camp will come into practice again for the Springbok Women on Wednesday as they tackle the Cape Peninsula University of Technology in a live session at City Park which will provide the squad another opportunity to...
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Mar 29, 22 •
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Comments Off on #Loftus25K R25 tickets for Vodacom Bulls v Ulster clash at Loftus
Vodacom Bulls director of rugby, Jake White, was summoned to the CEO’s office on Tuesday morning after committing to a ticket price drop for his side’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship match against Irish giants, Ulster Rugby, at Loftus Versfeld on...
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Mar 25, 22 •
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Comments Off on Botha, Mapoe back in Vodacom Bulls starting XV for fiery Dragons clash
The Vodacom Bulls have made three changes to their team that will face the Dragons in a Vodacom United Rugby Championship Round 14 encounter at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday night. The Tshwane-based side will square up against the visiting side that has been...
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Mar 25, 22 •
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Comments Off on Malherbe returns for DHL Stormers against Ulster
Springbok prop Frans Malherbe will make his return from injury for the DHL Stormers in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship encounter with Ulster at DHL Stadium on Saturday. There are four changes to the DHL Stormers starting line-up for their clash with the...
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Mar 24, 22 •
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Comments Off on Targeting a third straight Vodacom URC full house in SA
The South African Vodacom United Rugby Championship franchises will hunt a rare third clean sweep in a row when they take the field against a new set of European teams in the cross-hemisphere showpiece this weekend, with an eye on climbing further up the...
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Mar 24, 22 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Tel Aviv Heat vs Naka Bulls Post Match Report
Despite showing glimpses of enterprising passages of play, the Tel Aviv Heat went down 47-10 to the Naka Bulls in Pretoria on Wednesday night. (Halftime score 19-5) A chilly evening in Pretoria welcomed teams as the Tel Aviv Heat faced the Naka Bulls in their...
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Mar 24, 22 •
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Comments Off on Cell C Sharks host Edinburgh
The Cell C Sharks host Edinburgh at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on Saturday evening in a Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash that has an important bearing on the fight for log positions. A win over the fifth-placed Edinburgh would see the Cell C Sharks...
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Mar 23, 22 •
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Comments Off on Gallagher Chiefs named to face Crusaders as crowds are welcomed back to FMG Stadium Waikato
Following a bonus point victory over Moana Pasifika at Mt Smart Stadium, the Gallagher Chiefs team has been named to host the Crusaders in front of a home crowd at FMG Stadium Waikato this Saturday. Kicking off at 7.05pm, the fixture will be the first...
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Mar 23, 22 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Rugby welcomes 50 percent supporter return
SA Rugby on Tuesday welcomed the announcement by State President Mr Cyril Ramaphosa that rugby venues would be permitted to accept up to 50 percent of its capacity for vaccinated or COVID-19 negative attendees from tomorrow (Wednesday, 23 March). The change...
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Mar 22, 22 •
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Comments Off on Smiles all round as Springbok Women get stuck in again
The last time Unam Tose and her Springbok Women team-mates ran onto a field, close to 30,000 people cheered them onto the hallowed turf at Twickenham, as the South Africans got ready to play the Barbarians in a historic match in the famous London venue. The...
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Mar 22, 22 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls sign Ruan Vermaak
The Vodacom Bulls are pleased to announce the signing of former Junior Springbok lock, Ruan Vermaak, who is set to be the latest recruit at Loftus Versfeld. The 23-year-old will join the Vodacom Bulls effectively from July 1 in what will be the beginning of a...
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Mar 17, 22 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom URC debut for Cyle Brink against Scarlets
Vodacom Bulls loose-forward, Cyle Brink, is set to make his Vodacom United Rugby Championship debut when his side takes on Welsh outfit, Scarlets Rugby, at Loftus Versfeld on Friday night. The Vodacom Bulls will end what has been a demanding week of rugby...
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Mar 17, 22 •
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Comments Off on Gallagher Chiefs named to face Moana Pasifika in this weekend’s only New Zealand-based DHL Super Rugby Pacific match
Gallagher Chiefs named to face Moana Pasifika at Mt Smart Stadium this Saturday, kickoff 7.05pmHamilton Burr, Tyrone Thompson and Solomone Tukuafu in-line to make Super Rugby Pacific debutsRameka Poihipi and Kaleb Trask to make first starts of the 2022 season...
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Mar 17, 22 •
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Comments Off on Cell C Sharks Looking for another Passionate effort against Zebre
The Cell C Sharks will be looking to take their rousing Vodacom United Rugby Championship performance of last week and turn it into another passionate effort when they host Zebre at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on Saturday. The Cell C Sharks’ 37-20 victory over...
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Mar 17, 22 •
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Comments Off on Raubenheimer invites two uncapped players to Springbok Women camp
Springbok Women’s coach Stanley Raubenheimer invited two new uncapped players who were part of the girls rugby development pathways, Byrhandre Dolf and Luchell Hanekom, to his training squad of 31 players for their next camp, which starts in Cape Town...
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Mar 17, 22 •
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Comments Off on Werner Kruger – perspective from a Vodacom Bulls and Scarlets legend
With the Vodacom United Rugby Championship match between the Vodacom Bulls and Welsh side, Scarlets, only a day away, there is nobody who will know both sides as intimately as former Springbok prop, Werner Kruger. The towering 37-year-old has amassed over 300...
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Mar 17, 22 •
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Comments Off on Kitshoff returns for DHL Stormers
Captain Steven Kitshoff returns for the DHL Stormers’ Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash with Cardiff at DHL Stadium on Sunday. The encounter with the Welsh outfit kicks off at 14h00 on Sunday at DHL Stadium. Kitshoff is back to take his place at...
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Mar 16, 22 •
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Comments Off on WP Rugby wishes Meihuizen well in rugby retirement
DHL Stormers lock David Meihuizen has announced his retirement from all rugby due to complications related to concussion. The towering lock has decided to walk away from the game at the age of 24, on advice from the DHL Stormers medical team after consulting...
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Mar 16, 22 •
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Comments Off on No easy games in Vodacom URC says Mapoe ahead of Scarlets clash
The Vodacom Bulls expect a challenging task ahead when they take on Scarlets Rugby in a Vodacom United Rugby Championship Round 7 match at Loftus Versfeld on Friday. It is a busy week for the Tshwane-based side as they will be in Carling Currie Cup action on...
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Mar 16, 22 •
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Comments Off on SIX CHANGES MADE FOR HISTORIC BATTLE WITH FIJIAN DRUA
The Western Force has named six changes to the starting XV for the club’s first-ever Super Rugby Pacific match against Fijian Drua on Saturday, March 19. In the front row, props Harrison Lloyd and Greg Holmes make their first starts of the season. Wallaby...
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Mar 16, 22 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand Super Rugby Pacific Matches Postponed
Due to the ongoing effects of COVID-19 in New Zealand Round 5 has been amended COVID outbreaks in the Blues, Highlanders and Crusaders squads have forced amendments to the Super Rugby Pacific Round 5 schedule in New Zealand. Moana Pasifika will now play the...
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Mar 14, 22 •
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Comments Off on Tel Aviv Heat Embark on Historic Tour to South Africa
Excitement builds as Israel’s first pro rugby team, Tel Aviv Heat, embark on a historic tour to South Africa Tel Aviv Heat director of rugby Kevin Musikanth is set to lead a four-match tour with a star-studded squad The newly formed Tel Aviv heat are...
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Mar 13, 22 •
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Comments Off on Rugby scores big at South African Sports Awards
Rugby enjoyed a stellar night at the South African Sports Awards in Durban on Saturday, collecting five titles – in the Team, Coach, Player, Federation and People’s Choice categories – to underline a period in which the Springboks claimed the title of...
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Mar 9, 22 •
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Comments Off on Gallagher Chiefs named to face Crusaders in rematch of 2021 Super Rugby Aotearoa Final
Angus Ta’avao named to start in his 50th match for the Gallagher ChiefsCortez Ratima and George Dyer in-line to make Super Rugby Pacific debuts from the benchTa’avao, Boshier, Gatland and Lienert-Brown to all make first starts for 2022 The Gallagher...