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Dec 5, 18 •
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Comments Off on Former Springboks take leading roles at Players’ Fund
Former Springboks Jean de Villiers and Hanyani Shimange were on Tuesday elected as chairman and deputy chairman at a special general meeting of the Chris Burger Petro Jackson Players’ Fund. After 38 years of leadership on the board of trustees, Morné du...
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Dec 5, 18 •
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Comments Off on Accenture join SA Rugby as Official Digital Partner
SA Rugby unveiled on Tuesday how Accenture South Africa will champion the federation’s digital acceleration ambitions as the proud official digital partner to the South African Rugby Union and the Springboks. “To many South Africans, rugby is more...
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Dec 4, 18 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Marvel magic makes Vodacom Super Rugby “Superpowered” in 2019
South African rugby is entering a whole new universe in 2019 as SA Rugby, SuperSport, Vodacom and Marvel team up to bring Super Heroes to life and create an all-conquering, planet-shifting, villain-busting “Superpowered” Vodacom Super Rugby competition....
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Dec 3, 18 •
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Comments Off on GLRU appoints Meintjes as deputy
The Golden Lions Rugby Union is proud to announce that Stephen Meintjes has been co-opted as a deputy to the Executive Committee. Meintjes is not a new face at the Lions. He started his career as a referee for the union in 1985. He was appointed as Chairman...
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Dec 3, 18 •
1934 Views •
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Comments Off on Springbok wing hopes to inspire others
Former University of Johannesburg star Aphiwe Dyantyi hopes his meteoric rise to stardom will provide inspiration for young rugby players coming through the ranks to follow in his footsteps. The 24-year-old wing shot to prominence this year with a series of...
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Dec 1, 18 •
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Comments Off on Q&A with Trevor Nyakane
Your highlights with the Bulls this past season? Being on the Super Rugby tours and playing my first game under Mitch in NZ vs Chiefs. What do you most enjoy about being part of the Bulls? The brotherhood with the gents on and off the field is just...
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Dec 1, 18 •
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Comments Off on Q&A with Ivan van Zyl
What do you most enjoy about being part of the Bulls? I have been a huge fan of the Bulls my whole life, so being able to play for them is an honour and I just love being associated with the brand. You are active on social media and post golf images;...
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Dec 1, 18 •
2012 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on #BullsFamily appoint new CEO
After a thorough and detailed recruiting process the Blue Bulls Company is excited to announce the appointment of ALFONSO CARL MEYER as the new Chief Executive Officer. Meyer, who currently resides in Mossel Bay, will officially start in his new role on 1...
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Nov 30, 18 •
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Comments Off on THE SHARKS VODACOM SUPER RUGBY 2019
Not only will the Cell C Sharks enjoy the benefits of having a settled squad in 2019, as well as the momentum of Currie Cup success in 2018, but will also take continuity as far as our team management staff goes into Vodacom Super Rugby next year. The...
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Nov 29, 18 •
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Comments Off on BBCo rewards 2018 players and management
The Blue Bulls Company held their 2018 awards ceremony, where players and management were recognized for their contributions in the 80th year of the Vodacom Bulls and Vodacom Blue Bulls, at Loftus Park on Thursday, 29 October 2018. The players, management,...
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Nov 29, 18 •
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Comments Off on PUMA LAUNCHES VODACOM BULLS KIT FOR 2019
Official technical partner PUMA has launched the 2019 Home and Away kit for the Vodacom Bulls and Blue Bulls, which will be worn for both the Vodacom Super Rugby and Currie Cup seasons. The design of the new jersey is inspired by the courageous protectors of...
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Nov 29, 18 •
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Comments Off on Delport satisfied with opening effort in Dubai
Springbok Women’s Sevens coach Paul Delport left The Sevens Stadium in Dubai a pleased man on Thursday, where his team finished the day in the Emirates Airline Dubai Sevens International Invitational tournament with two wins from their three pool...
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Nov 29, 18 •
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Comments Off on Independent investigation clears WP Rugby
No substance to the allegations of unfair discrimination or unfair labour practices were found in the independent investigation by legal firm Bowmans relating to claims made by Stormers assistant coach, Paul Treu. WP Rugby has received the comprehensive final...
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Nov 29, 18 •
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Comments Off on GELD WAT STOM IS MAAK REG WAT KROM IS
Simon Riekert- Loftus Versveld As daar een feit is wat soos ʼn paal bo water staan, is dit dat Suid Afrikaanse rugby deur moeilike finansiële tye gaan. ʼn Berig wat die...
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Nov 28, 18 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Small steps for Springbok Women’s Sevens in Dubai
A first appearance at the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, playing at the Rugby World Cup Sevens in San Francisco and finishing runners at the HSBC World Rugby Women’s Sevens Qualifying Tournament in Hong Kong have earned the Springbok Women’s...
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Nov 28, 18 •
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Comments Off on Black Ferns Sevens named for HSBC Dubai Sevens
Black Ferns Sevens Coach Allan Bunting has named the Black Ferns Sevens team for their last tournament of 2018 at the HSBC Dubai Sevens. The team is; 1. Ruby Tui 2. Shakira Baker 3. Stacey Waaka 4. Terina Te Tamaki 5. Sarah Goss – captain 6. Michaela...
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Nov 27, 18 •
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Comments Off on Marais elected WPRFU President
At the 27th annual General Council meeting of the Western Province Rugby Football Union (WPRFU) held at DHL Newlands on Monday, November 26, the General Council voted Zelt Marais in as the new WPRFU President. With outgoing President Thelo Wakefield stepping...
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Nov 27, 18 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Springbok Women learned valuable lessons on tour
Springbok Women’s coach Stanley Raubenheimer said he and his team learned several lessons from their four-match European Tour as they embarked on the journey back to South Africa on Monday. The team won their opening match against the UK Armed Forces 31-12...
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Nov 26, 18 •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers training squad working hard in pre-season
A wider DHL Stormers training squad began preparations for the 2019 Vodacom Super Rugby season this week. DHL Stormers Head Coach Robbie Fleck has assembled a 32-man training squad to begin the groundwork for next year’s campaign with a four-week...
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Nov 26, 18 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Women go down in tour finale against Italy
A strong second half performance by Italy saw the Springbok Women suffering a disappointing 35-10 defeat in wet and muddy conditions in Prato on Sunday in the closing Test on their four-match European Tour. Italy outscored Stanley Raubenheimer’s charges by...
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Nov 22, 18 •
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Comments Off on Goda delighted to resume Bok Women’s duty
Nosiphiwo Goda was delighted to participate in the first Springbok Women’s Internationals since the 2014 Women’s Rugby World Cup, and the speedy winger said every opportunity she received to wear the green and gold jersey was special. Goda, who was one of...
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Nov 20, 18 •
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Comments Off on Boland Rugby Evening of Awards & Recognition 2018
The Boland Rugby Union in association with the Cape Winelands District Municipality, the Drakenstein Municipality and SA Rugby, hosted a gala evening of Awards and Recognition at Kronenburg Estate in Paarl on Saturday 17 November 2018. This memorable occasion...
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Nov 19, 18 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Blue Bulls Company announce shortlist of 3 for head coach
Following the 94th annual board meeting of Blue Bulls Company, and after weeks of speculation in the media, the BBCo have reached a decision on a short list of candidates for the much talked about position of Vodacom Super Rugby head coach. This follows weeks...
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Nov 19, 18 •
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Comments Off on New ticketing partner for Emirates Airline Park
EPS (Pty) Ltd has acquired the services of a new ticketing partner, Ticketpro, ahead of the launch of their 2019 Lions Membership packages, to go on sale on Black Friday, 23 November 2018. South Africa‘s leading ticketing innovator, Ticketpro, a...
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Nov 16, 18 •
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Comments Off on Latsha leads Springbok Women against Spain
Babalwa Latsha will lead the Springbok Women’s team against Spain on Saturday in the absence of regular captain Nolusindiso Booi as injuries forced coach Stanley Raubenheimer to make a number of changes to his side. Booi suffered a knee injury at training,...
