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Jun 28, 21 •
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General News, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls honor ‘Oom Boet Fik’
The Vodacom Bulls are saddened by the passing of Nicolaas Hendrik (Boet) Fick, more affectionately known as Oom Boet Fick. The Charismatic, humble, and soft spoken Oom Boet, served as president of the BBRU from 2005 to 2010, having deputized before that from...
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Jun 28, 21 •
1293 Views •
Currie Cup, General News, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Cell C Sharks will look to continue their good form
The Cell C Sharks will hit this week running after a bye weekend in week two of the Carling Currie Cup as they continue to prepare for Wednesday’s clash with DHL Western Province in Cape Town. Midweek games are something of a novelty in the modern era,...
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Jun 25, 21 •
1951 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SHARKS ANNOUNCE EXCITING NEW SENIOR COACHING STRUCTURE
The move up north and our participation in the United Rugby Championship has necessitated a change in approach and a firm commitment from The Sharks to assemble an experienced and highly skilled coaching unit, who will assist our Head Coach in the effective...
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Jun 24, 21 •
1591 Views •
Currie Cup, General News, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls beef up for New Nation Pumas battle
Vodacom Bulls director of rugby, Jake White, will once again take the reins for this weekend’s Carling Currie Cup clash against the New Nation Pumas, following his return from Italy. Simphiwe Matanzima is the only player in this weekend’s match-23 that...
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Jun 21, 21 •
3474 Views •
British & Irish Lions, British & Irish Lions News, General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Tsogo Sun Hotels announced as Official Hotel Partner of 2021 Castle Lager Lions Series
SA Rugby and the British & Irish Lions have announced on Monday Tsogo Sun Hotels as the Official Hotel Partner of the 2021 Lions Tour to South Africa. Tsogo Sun Hotels, who have a portfolio of more than 100 outstanding hotels across South Africa, Africa,...
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Jun 18, 21 •
1620 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14, International, National, Rainbow Cup, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls aim for gold at the end of Rainbow
As the Vodacom Bulls calmly and confidently head into the final stages of preparation for the much-anticipated Guinness Pro14 Rainbow Cup final against Benetton in Treviso Italy, Director of Rugby Jake White has named his strongest possible squad to hunt for...
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Jun 18, 21 •
1738 Views •
Currie Cup, General News, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Van Rhyn leads DHL WP
Lock Ernst van Rhyn will captain DHL Western Province in their Carling Currie Cup campaign, which kicks off against the Vodacom Bulls on Saturday. The former SA Schools and Junior Springbok captain will lead DHL Western Province out at Loftus Versfeld for a...
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Jun 18, 21 •
2803 Views •
British & Irish Lions, British & Irish Lions News, General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Venues for Georgia Tests confirmed
SA Rugby confirmed on Friday that the two Tests against Georgia, as a precursor to the Castle Lager Lions Series, will be played in Gauteng to give the Springboks a jump-start as they return to international rugby after 19 months out of action. The Boks will...
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Jun 17, 21 •
2994 Views •
BabyBoks U20, General News, International, Junior Rugby, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Excitement abound in Junior Bok camp
The Junior Springboks are bustling with cropped-up energy and excitement and cannot wait to run onto the field on Friday when they face Uruguay Under-20, when international rugby finally returns to South African soil. The Under-20 International Series match,...
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Jun 17, 21 •
3163 Views •
Currie Cup, Currie Cup F.Div, General News, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on The Carling Currie Cup Bulletin #1
Established stars and a host of the country’s best emerging talent from all 14 unions will lace up for the start of the Carling Currie Cup this weekend, with 12 weeks of exhilarating provincial rugby on the menu. The Vodacom Bulls will defend their Premier...
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Jun 17, 21 •
1478 Views •
Currie Cup, General News, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Horn to lead Lions in Mbombela
The Lions will travel to Mbombela this weekend where they will face old foes, the New Nation Pumas in the first round of South Africa’s oldest and most prestigious competition, the Carling Currie Cup. Lions head coach, Ivan van Rooyen, has picked a side...
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Jun 17, 21 •
1701 Views •
Currie Cup, General News, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls unleash BEAST for Carling Currie Cup opener
While the Vodacom Bulls Pro Rugby Rainbow Cup squad moves into final preparations in Italy, a young and hungry Carling Currie Cup group gear-up for the opening round of South Africa’s premier competition at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday against DHL Western...
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Jun 17, 21 •
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Currie Cup, General News, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Phepsi Buthelezi to lead Cell C Sharks in Kimberley
Newly appointed Cell C Sharks Currie Cup captain, Phepsi Buthelezi will lead a formidable Cell C Sharks side in their Carling Currie Cup opener against the Tafel Lager Griquas in Kimberley on Saturday afternoon as an exciting new chapter awaits. South...
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Jun 17, 21 •
2681 Views •
BabyBoks U20, General News, International, Junior Rugby, National, South Africa, South Africa •
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Comments Off on Nhleko names squad for U20 Series opener
Junior Springbok coach Bafana Nhleko named Lions flanker Siyemukela “Sasko” Ndlovu as captain for his side’s opening clash in the U20 International Series against Uruguay in Stellenbosch on Friday, with a bunch of former SA Schools players...
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Jun 15, 21 •
3218 Views •
Europe, General News, Guinness Pro14, International, South Africa, South Africa, United Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on THE TEAMS OF THE UNITED RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP
Following this morning’s announcement, the United Rugby Championship are excited to showcase the very best rugby, north and south. To learn more about our 16 powerhouse clubs, see below. South Africa Vodacom Bulls Home ground: Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria...
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Jun 15, 21 •
1438 Views •
Europe, General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, United Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on United Rugby Championship heralds a new era for SA rugby
A new era will kick off for South African rugby when the Cell C Sharks, DHL Stormers, Emirates Lions and Vodacom Bulls join 12 Guinness PRO14 clubs for the United Rugby Championship, which will kick off in September 2021 in a brand new, world-class 16-team...
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Jun 14, 21 •
1635 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14, International, National, Rainbow Cup, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls Traveling squad to Italy
The Vodacom Bulls have announced an exciting traveling squad, to embark on their inaugural quest to Italy to be crowned Pro Rugby Rainbow Cup Champions. The 28-man #TrueToTheBlue travelling party will be headlined by new captain Marcell Coetzee and is made up...
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Jun 11, 21 •
1600 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, South Africa, Womens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Women’s Premier Division R6 and First Division R1 Preview
The women’s provincial season will switch into a new gear on Saturday as the Premier Division teams start the second half of their campaigns, while four of the five teams in Group 2 of the Women’s First Division will launch their 2021 season. Premier...
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Jun 10, 21 •
1427 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Warm-up match – Toyota Cheetahs vs Tafel Lager Griquas
Last week the Toyota Cheetahs faced the EP Elephants in Bloemfontein and eleven players from the visiting team and their head coach tested positive for Covid-19. The Toyota Cheetah group, which includes players and team management, all tested negative for...
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Jun 10, 21 •
1373 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, National, Sevens Rugby, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Davids keen to add to Powell’s selection options
In just over 30 days from now, the Springbok Sevens team – in the colours of Team South Africa – will start a long-haul flight to Japan, with the gold medal in Rugby Sevens at the 2021 Olympic Games in Tokyo their main aim. With international travel still...
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Jun 10, 21 •
1737 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14, National, Rainbow Cup, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Swanepoel ‘slots’ in for Vodacom Bulls
Vodacom Bulls Director of Rugby Jake White continues to test combinations and positions, with Ruan Nortje shifting to blindside flank opening up space for lock Janko Swanepoel to start in the engine room against the Cell C Sharks at Jonsson Kings Park on...
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Jun 10, 21 •
2915 Views •
British & Irish Lions, British & Irish Lions News, General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Powerade on board as Official Hydration Partner for Castle Lager Lions Series
SA Rugby and the British & Irish Lions have announced leading global hydration brand, Powerade, as the official hydration partner of the Springboks and the British & Irish Lions for the forthcoming Castle Lager Lions Series in South Africa. As part of...
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Jun 8, 21 •
5072 Views •
British & Irish Lions, British & Irish Lions News, General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks, World Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Referees named for Castle Lager Lions Series
Nic Berry (Australia), Ben O’Keeffe (New Zealand) and Mathieu Raynal (France) have been appointed to officiate the Tests between the Springboks and British & Irish Lions, and will be joined by five leading South African referees for the Castle Lager...
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Jun 8, 21 •
1085 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Springboks win special award from Black Management Forum
The Springboks have been honoured with a special Presidential Award from the Black Management Forum. Mr Andile Nomlala, president of the Forum, made the award at a special ceremony attended by state president, Mr Cyril Ramaphosa, in Johannesburg on Friday....
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Jun 4, 21 •
3246 Views •
Currie Cup F.Div, Currie Cup F.Div News, General News, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Border to return to action in provincial competitions
The Border Bulldogs will return to provincial rugby action for the first time in 17 months when the Carling Currie Cup First Division kicks off later this month, with Lumumba Currie appointed as new head coach to guide the team in 2021. The East London-based...
