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Jan 18, 21 •
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Comments Off on Erasmus praises Carling Currie Cup teams’ perseverance in unusual season
SA Rugby Director of Rugby, Rassie Erasmus, on Monday congratulated the four Carling Currie Cup semi-finalists and praised all the participating sides for their perseverance in what has been a challenging 2020 season. Erasmus also lauded competition sponsors,...
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Jan 15, 21 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Women step up RWC preparations
With the Rugby World Cup kicking off in New Zealand in a little over eight months, the Springbok Women shifted to a higher gear in their preparations with a training camp kicking off in Stellenbosch earlier this week. The Rugby World Cup will be hosted in New...
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Jan 12, 21 •
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Comments Off on Carling Currie Cup semi-final kick-off times announced
The Vodacom Bulls and Xerox Lions will meet in the first of the two Carling Currie Cup semi-finals on Saturday, 23 January, as SA Rugby announced the kick-off times on Tuesday. The Jukskei derby, which will mark the second successive match-up between the...
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Jan 8, 21 •
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Comments Off on Carling Currie Cup playoff dates amended
COVID-19 precautionary measures have triggered the adjustment of the Carling Currie Cup playoff dates, with both semi-finals and the final now scheduled for a week later than initially planned. The change is to ensure tournament integrity and allow the...
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Jan 8, 21 •
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Comments Off on Carling Currie Cup Preview – Round 7
• Pride at stake in Kimberley • Vodacom Bulls target winning momentum in Nelspruit With the Carling Currie Cup log positions set in stone and the semi-finalists confirmed going into this weekend’s final pool round, log leaders, the Vodacom Bulls, will...
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Jan 8, 21 •
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Comments Off on US consortium to take a majority ownership in The Sharks
In a move designed to bolster The Sharks’ ambitions of becoming a global force in world rugby, the KwaZulu-Natal franchise has welcomed a dynamic new investor as their majority partner. MVM Holdings, an international investment consortium spearheaded by...
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Jan 7, 21 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs to play in Kimberley
The Toyota Cheetahs will be facing the Tafel Lager Griquas in their last match of the Carling Currie Cup campaign on Saturday, 9 January 2021 in Kimberley. The action kicks off at 16:30 with a live broadcast on SuperSport. Due to Covid-19 regulations,...
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Jan 6, 21 •
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Comments Off on DHL Western Province v Cell C Sharks match cancelled
The final round Carling Currie Cup match between DHL Western Province and the Cell C Sharks, which was scheduled to kick off at DHL Newlands in Cape Town at 14h15 on Saturday, has been cancelled in line with COVID-19 protocols. The decision was taken on...
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Jan 6, 21 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls v Xerox Lions
The rescheduled fifth round Carling Currie Cup Gauteng Derby between the Vodacom Bulls and Xerox Lions in Pretoria on Wednesday will set the tone for a high-octane final stretch as the pool stage concludes this week and the top teams battle it out for home...
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Jan 5, 21 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls match day team to square off against the Xerox Lions
The Vodacom Bulls match day team to square off against the Xerox Lions in their penultimate Carling Currie Cup match at Loftus Versfeld on Wednesday, 6 January 2021 has been finalised. Kick-off is 16:00 and will be televised live on the SuperSport Rugby...
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Jan 4, 21 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls announce extended squad for Xerox Lions encounter
Vodacom Bulls Director of Rugby, Jake White, has named an extended squad in preparation for the Carling Currie Cup clash against the Xerox Lions at Loftus Versfeld on Wednesday, 6 January 2021. The larger than normal group is mainly due to the fact that the...
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Jan 4, 21 •
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Comments Off on Welcome to the #BullsFamily Ippon-San, Head of Athletic Performance
The ongoing evolution of the Vodacom Bulls continues with yet another ground breaking appointment and the creation of new role… another first in South African Rugby. The #BullsFamily is excited to introduce Hitoshi Ipponsugi, as our Head of Athletic...
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Dec 28, 20 •
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Comments Off on Big Marcell Coetzee joins #BullsFamily
The Blue Bulls Company is excited to announce the signing of 29-year-old Springbok loose forward Marcell Coetzee, effective July 2021. Coetzee has penned a three year deal and returns to South Africa after five seasons with GUINNESS PRO16 club Ulster where he...
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Dec 14, 20 •
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Comments Off on Springboks draw Ireland and Scotland for RWC 2023
The Springboks will start the defence of the Webb Ellis Cup crown in Pool B against Ireland and Scotland when the next Rugby World Cup kicks off in France in 2023. As the defending champions and number one ranked team in the world, South Africa are one of...
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Dec 14, 20 •
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Comments Off on DHL announced as Official Logistics Partner for the 2021 Castle Lager Lions Series
DHL Express, an international leader in the logistics industry, has joined the family of official global partners for the Castle Lager Lions Series 2021, it was announced on Monday. The agreement sees DHL partner with both the British & Irish Lions and...
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Dec 11, 20 •
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Comments Off on ASICS launches unique Springbok jersey for British & Irish Lions 2021 Tour
ASICS unveiled the unique Springbok jersey for next year’s tour to South Africa of the British & Irish Lions on Friday, featuring a vintage colourway and special commemorative 3D logo, among other features. The world champions will don a unique...
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Dec 10, 20 •
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Comments Off on Kriel in for injured Odendaal
Three changes have been made to the Xerox Lions starting line-up for the Carling Currie Cup match against the Toyota Cheetahs in Bloemfontein this weekend. Jannie du Plessis, Dan Kriel and André Warner all get the nod. Kriel replaces an injured Burger...
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Dec 10, 20 •
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Comments Off on Potgieter to start against Cell C Sharks
Marnus Potgieter will earn his first start of the Carling Currie Cup on the right wing when the Vodacom Bulls take on the Cell C Sharks on Saturday, 12 December 2020. Vodacom Bulls Director of Rugby, Jake White, has made two positional changes to the backline...
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Dec 10, 20 •
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Comments Off on Cell C Sharks host the Vodacom Bulls
Cell C Sharks vs. Vodacom Bulls Date: Saturday, 12th December 2020 Time: 19h00 Venue: Jonsson Kings Park, Durban Referee: Marius van der Westhuizen Assistant Referees: Stuart Berry, Aimee Barrett-Theron Television Match Official: Marius Jonker When the Cell C...
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Dec 10, 20 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs to play Xerox Lions
In their first Carling Currie Cup home game, the Toyota Cheetahs will be facing the Xerox Lions on Saturday, 12 December. The action kicks off at 16:30 with a live broadcast on SuperSport. Due to Covid-19 regulations, supporters will not be able to attend the...
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Dec 8, 20 •
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Comments Off on Springboks to resume England rivalry at Twickenham
South Africa and England will meet for the first time since the 2019 Rugby World Cup final when they clash at Twickenham on 20 November 2021 as part of the Springboks’ three-match tour of Europe. England announced the big clash on Tuesday as part of their...
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Dec 8, 20 •
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Comments Off on Three Springboks in World Rugby’s Team of the Decade
• Tendai Mtawarira, Bismarck du Plessis and Bryan Habana named in Team of the Decade • Siya Kolisi mentioned in special edition featuring rugby’s heroes of the pandemic Three Springbok Rugby World Cup winners, Tendai Mtawarira, Bismarck du Plessis and...
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Dec 3, 20 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls ring changes for Toyota Cheetahs
Vodacom Bulls Director of Rugby, Jake White, has made several changes to his match day squad which sees the depth of the backline being tested, with the forwards also sporting a few new faces. Kurt-Lee Arendse and David Kriel switch to fullback and right wing...
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Nov 30, 20 •
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Comments Off on Carling Currie Cup Review
• Vodacom Bulls snatch thrilling win over DHL Western Province • Xerox Lions get past Tafel Lager Griquas in weather-affected clash • Free-scoring Cell C Sharks ease past Phakisa Pumas in Durban Despite playing with only fourteen men in the second half,...
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Nov 27, 20 •
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Comments Off on Carling Currie Cup teams back GBV #NOEXCUSE RenewALL campaign
South Africa’s seven Carling Currie Cup teams are supporting the #NOEXCUSE campaign by competition sponsor Carling Black Label as the world marks 16 days of activism for no violence against women and children from 25 November to 10 December. In line with...
