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Dec 15, 20 •
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Comments Off on WPPR Board charts path to excellence on and off the field
The Western Province Professional Rugby Board has resolved to make pivotal changes with the aim of achieving excellence, both on and off the field, underpinned by sound governance and leadership in the company. In order to achieve the goals of fielding a...
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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 9, 20 •
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Comments Off on Seven changes for DHL WP
There are seven changes to the DHL Western Province team for the Carling Currie Cup encounter with the Phakisa Pumas at DHL Newlands on Friday. Three of the changes are injury-enforced and the other four are rotational for the third round clash, which kicks...
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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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Dec 3, 20 •
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Comments Off on Experienced nine to start for Xerox Lions
Xerox Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen and his charges made two changes to the team that will host DHL Western Province at home at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday evening. Ross Cronjé and Tiaan Swanepoel will run out at scrumhalf and fullback in the only two...
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Dec 3, 20 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs Team to play Vodacom Bulls
Carling Currie Cup competition kicked-off last weekend with the defending Carling Currie Cup champions, the Toyota Cheetahs, having their first round bye. The Toyota Cheetahs will be facing the Vodacom Bulls in round two of the Carling Currie Cup campaign on...
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Dec 2, 20 •
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Comments Off on Backline shuffle for DHL WP
The DHL Western Province backline has been shuffled for the Carling Currie Cup encounter with the Xerox Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday. The starting forward pack remains unchanged, while there are three changes and two positional switches in the backline...
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Dec 2, 20 •
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Comments Off on Van Rooyen cops one match suspension
Vodacom Bulls prop Jacques van Rooyen has been handed a one match suspension after attending a SA Rugby disciplinary hearing on Tuesday. Van Rooyen was red carded for a dangerous tackle on DHL Western Province fullback Warrick Gelant in the second half of...
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Dec 2, 20 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls launch giveaways for festive fans
Vodacom Bulls fans can look forward to the ultimate festive season countdown as their favourite team unlocks #24DaysOfGiftaways exclusively through the team’s new app. Fans having exclusive access to the Vodacom Bulls right in the palms of their hands just...
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Dec 2, 20 •
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Comments Off on MACROCOMM ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH THE VODACOM BULLS
Macrocomm, a leading IoT solutions-based company, today announced its partnership with well-known and widely celebrated local rugby team, the Vodacom Bulls. This prestigious event was held at the iconic Loftus Versfeld Stadium situated in Pretoria, Gauteng....
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Dec 1, 20 •
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Comments Off on Cheslin Kolbe and Momentum join forces on his journey to Success
On the 30th of November, Momentum announced that they will be partnering with Rugby superstar and Olympic medallist, Cheslin Kolbe on his personal journey to success – a deal negotiated by Roc Nation Sports. Kolbe is well-known for scoring South Africa’s...
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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...
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Nov 27, 20 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls bid farewell to Kruger
The Blue Bulls Company would like to confirm that they have reached a mutual settlement agreement with Springbok lock Juandré Kruger. The 35-year-old lock forward re-joined the Vodacom Bulls late last year and added five more Vodacom Super Rugby caps to...
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Nov 27, 20 •
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Comments Off on Carling Currie Cup – Round 1
• Cell C Sharks hunt fourth victory in a row• Xerox Lions target win to claw their way up the standings • Vodacom Bulls look to change fortunes against arch-rivals There will be a rejuvenated sense of energy this weekend as the local rugby season...
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Nov 26, 20 •
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Comments Off on Erasmus and Kolisi scoop top Sport Industry Awards
Rassie Erasmus and Siya Kolisi walked away with another set of awards on Thursday morning, a little more than a year after they spearheaded South Africa’s third triumph at the Rugby World Cup in Japan. SA Rugby’s Director of Rugby and the Springbok...
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Nov 26, 20 •
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Comments Off on SHARKS REUNITING SPONSORSHIP
The Cell C Sharks are delighted to announce our latest sponsorship, reconnecting with Mr Price Sport after the two iconic sporting brands enjoyed a close relationship between 2001 and 2013. The two teams, Mr Price Sport and The Sharks, have once again been...
