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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 30, 20 •
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Comments Off on Earlier kick-off for Toyota Cheetahs v DHL WP clash
Media are advised of a change in the kick-off time for Saturday’s Carling Currie Cup fixture between the Toyota Cheetahs and DHL Western Province in Bloemfontein. The clash at the Toyota Stadium will now start at 16h30 – instead of the initial time of...
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Dec 30, 20 •
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Comments Off on Meihuizen comes in for DHL WP
Lock David Meihuizen comes into the starting line-up in the only change to the DHL Western Province team to face the Toyota Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday. Meihuizen joins JD Schickerling in the second row for the Carling Currie Cup encounter against...
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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 21, 20 •
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Comments Off on Carling Currie Cup dates juggled to beat COVID-19
The kick-off dates of two Carling Currie Cup matches have been moved to combat the threat of COVID-19 infection. The Vodacom Bulls’ home match against the Xerox Lions – scheduled for Saturday, 26 December (kick-off 19h00) has been postponed to Wednesday,...
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Dec 17, 20 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs to play in Nelspruit
The Toyota Cheetahs will be travelling to Nelspruit to take on the Phakisa Pumas in their third In Carling Currie Cup game on Friday, 18 December. The action kicks off at 19:00 with a live broadcast on SuperSport. Due to Covid-19 regulations, supporters will...
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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...
