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Oct 10, 24 •
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Comments Off on Big test awaits SA sides abroad in Vodacom URC
A big test awaits South Africa’s four Vodacom United Rugby Championship franchises as they all play abroad this weekend for the first time this season in a round that could boost their confidence immensely if they come away with the desired results....
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Sep 30, 24 •
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Comments Off on JAKE WHITE: WHY BULLS BALANCE IS NOW RIGHT FOR TITLE BID
Jake White has been outlining why he feels his Vodacom Bulls are now better equipped than ever to push for the Vodacom URC title. White’s team have twice fallen at the last hurdle in the first three years of the competition, losing finals to the DHL...
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Sep 30, 24 •
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Comments Off on Local joy for two SA Vodacom URC sides
The opening weekend of Vodacom United Rugby Championship action for the four South African franchises delivered a mixed bag of results, with the two home teams bagging victories in Gauteng, while the coastal sides suffered defeats on the road in Wales and...
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Sep 27, 24 •
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Comments Off on SA’s 2024/25 Vodacom URC campaign kicks off
Apart from Nelspruit, South African eyes will be on Johannesburg, Pretoria, Bridgend and Galway on Saturday as the four local franchises get their Vodacom United Rugby Championship season underway. The pressure will be on from the outset after the Vodacom...
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Sep 11, 24 •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers and Suzuki Griquas development agreement in action
A group of Suzuki Griquas players will join the DHL Stormers squad for their pre-season preparations as part of the development agreement between the two teams. The agreement, announced earlier this year, enables players to move easily between the two squads...
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Sep 4, 24 •
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Comments Off on Opening round Vodacom URC SA derbies moved to early 2025
Due to a request from SA Rugby, the opening round Vodacom United Rugby Championship fixtures involving the South African teams will now be moved to avoid a clash with the Carling Currie Cup Final. Originally, the DHL Stormers were due to take on the Vodacom...
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Feb 29, 24 •
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Comments Off on Pressure on in penultimate Vodacom URC derby round in SA
All four South African teams will be feeling the pressure when they take the field on Saturday in the second Vodacom United Rugby Championship Origin Round as the competition for places in the quarter-final heats up with eight pool rounds remaining – while...
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Feb 19, 24 •
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Comments Off on Double derby delight for Bulls and Stormers in the Vodacom URC
The Vodacom Bulls and DHL Stormers made it two out of two against the Emirates Lions and Hollywoodbets Sharks respectively in entertaining Vodacom United Rugby Championship derbies in what marked their second outings against one another in as many rounds....
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Feb 16, 24 •
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Comments Off on Hollywoodbets Sharks vs. DHL Stormers at Hollywoodbets Kings Park
Saturday’s return leg Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash between the Hollywoodbets Sharks and DHL Stormers at Hollywoodbets Kings Park promises to bring fireworks for the fans. Derby matches always bring out the best in the two coastal teams and this...
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Feb 16, 24 •
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Comments Off on NORTJE TO LEAD THE HERD AS BOK TRIO RETURN FOR TRIP TO JOHANNESBURG
Ruan Nortje will lead a Vodacom Bulls side that sees the return of Springbok duo, Kurt-Lee Arendse and Canan Moodie for round 10 of the 2023/24 Vodacom United Rugby Championship. The Tshwane outfit will travel down the N1-M1 to the Emirates Airline Park for...
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Feb 15, 24 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom URC goes “back to school” with Origins Rounds
Vodacom United Rugby Championship teams will be sporting their school or club colours in a unique start to the second half of the competition this weekend, in the first of two special Origin Rounds rounds where the players’ rugby roots will be remembered...
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Jan 26, 24 •
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Comments Off on GROBBELAAR RETURNS, NORTJE STARTS AS VODACOM BULLS LACE UP FOR JUKSKEI DERBY
The Vodacom Bulls welcomed the return of Johan Grobbelaar to match fitness. The front-rower had been side-lined since mid-December after picking up an injury when the herd travelled to Lyon in round 2 of the Champions Cup. ‘Grobbies’ forms part of the...
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Jan 25, 24 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom URC returns with crucial Gauteng derby
The Vodacom United Rugby Championship will spring back into action this weekend after two weeks of European rugby with a massive local derby between the Vodacom Bulls and Emirates Lions in Pretoria, where a place in the top eight is at stake. It may be the...
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Jan 12, 24 •
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Comments Off on ROUND 9 JUKSKEI DERBY FIXTURE MOVED TO EARLIER TIMESLOT
The kick-off time for the round 9 Jukskei Derby scheduled for Saturday 27 January has been moved to an earlier time slot. The 2023/24 Vodacom United Rugby Championship encounter between the Vodacom Bulls and the Emirates Lions, at Loftus Versfeld will now...
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Nov 23, 23 •
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Comments Off on Harris leads DHL Stormers in milestone match
Prop Brok Harris will captain the DHL Stormers in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship match against Cardiff on Friday, which will see him bring up 400 senior professional caps. The DHL Stormers end their four-match tour at Cardiff Arms Park on Friday night,...
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Nov 23, 23 •
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Comments Off on SA teams look to bounce back in the Vodacom URC
After last weekend’s ignominious record of zero from four, the South African sides will be hard pressed on getting back to winning ways in the sixth round of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship this weekend. With the Vodacom Bulls and Emirates Lions back...
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Oct 30, 23 •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers touring squad heads north
A 29-man DHL Stormers touring squad has left Cape Town for a tough four-match Vodacom United Rugby Championship tour up north. They will face Glasgow Warriors, Benetton Treviso, Munster and Cardiff on consecutive weekends over the next month. With two...
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Oct 30, 23 •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers fly SA flag on a tough weekend in the Vodacom URC
The DHL Stormers were the only South African side to come away with a victory in the second round of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship this weekend, as the Emirates Lions, Hollywoodbets Sharks and Vodacom Bulls all came up short in the Northern...
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Oct 27, 23 •
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Comments Off on Three SA teams hit the road as Vodacom URC picks up pace
The DHL Stormers will be looking to build on their strong start to the third season of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship when they host Scarlets on Saturday – the only game in South Africa with the Hollywoodbets Sharks, Emirates Lions and Vodacom Bulls...
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Oct 23, 23 •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers and Vodacom Bulls off to a perfect start
The DHL Stormers and Vodacom Bulls started the new Vodacom United Rugby Championship season on a perfect note with bonus-point victories in Gauteng on the weekend. The Emirates Lions refused to give up in their local derby against the Capetonians and left the...
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Oct 20, 23 •
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Comments Off on Third edition of Vodacom URC kicks off this weekend
It may feel like the eyes of the rugby world are on France at the moment, but this weekend, the next generation of Springboks will start the new season when the third edition of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship kicks off across South Africa, Ireland,...
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Oct 16, 23 •
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Comments Off on Hollywoodbets Sharks VURC Touring Squad and Tour Captain Announcement
Francois “Swys” Venter will lead an experienced Hollywoodbets Sharks side on their tour to Europe for the upcoming Vodacom United Rugby Championship season, which kicks off this weekend. Head coach John Plumtree has selected Venter as his tour captain,...
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Oct 2, 23 •
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Comments Off on THE SHARKS AND UMBRO SOUTH AFRICA ANNOUNCE MULTI -YEAR TECHNICAL KIT PARTNERSHIP.
Umbro has today been unveiled as The Hollywoodbets Sharks new technical kit partner. From the commencement of the 2023/2024 Vodacom United Rugby season, Umbro South Africa will provide the Hollywoodbets Sharks match kit, training wear and off-field kit. Umbro...
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Sep 28, 23 •
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Comments Off on Harris leads DHL Stormers XV in George
Experienced prop Brok Harris will lead a 28-man DHL Stormers XV squad in their first pre-season match against the South-Western Districts Eagles at Outeniqua Park in George on Friday evening. The encounter against the Southern Cape side, which kicks off at...
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Sep 27, 23 •
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Comments Off on Stassen joins DHL Stormers fold
Utility forward Hendre Stassen has joined the DHL Stormers ahead of the upcoming season. The 25-year-old, who is able to play at both lock and flank, will add valuable depth to the DHL Stormers’ forward stocks. The former Junior Springbok stands at two...
