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Mar 4, 12 •
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Comments Off on Hougaard suspended for one week after red card
The SANZAR Duty Judicial Officer Mike Heron has accepted a guilty plea from Francois Hougaard of the Bulls for contravening Law10.4 (j) Lifting a player from the ground and dropping or driving that player into the ground whilst that player’s feet are still...
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Mar 4, 12 •
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Comments Off on Byrnes cops a 10 week ban for eye-gouging
A SANZAR Judicial Hearing has found Adam Byrnes of the Rebels guilty of contravening Law 10.4 (m) Acts contrary to good sportsmanship – making contact with the eye, after he was cited during a Super Rugby match at the weekend. Byrnes has been suspended...
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Mar 4, 12 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby Review – Round 2
The Vodacom Bulls scored the first four-try bonus point of the season on local soil in Bloemfontein on Saturday as they beat the Toyota Cheetahs 51-19 to move to the top of the table after two weeks of Vodacom Super Rugby action. In the process, Springbok...
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Feb 27, 12 •
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Comments Off on Sadie out while Olivier returns for Bulls
Vodacom Bulls centre Johan Sadie will be out of action for two to three weeks after he was injured early in the first half of the Bulls SuperRugby opener against the Sharks at Loftus on Friday. Sadie left the field about 13minutes into the first half with...
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Feb 25, 12 •
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Comments Off on Jantjies boots Lions to victory
The MTN Lions kicked off their 2012 Super Rugby campaign with a tense 27-25 win over the Toyota Cheetahs at Coca-Cola Park in Johannesburg. It was a battle of the boot with Elton Jantjies and Johan Goosen both showcasing their immense talent. It was however...
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Feb 24, 12 •
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Comments Off on Bulls beat Sharks in first outing of 2012
The Vodacom Bulls kicked off their 2012 Super Rugby campaign with a hard fought but forgetable 18-13 win over the Sharks at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria. It was Morne Steyn’s boot that proved to be the deciding factor in a match that took more than...
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Feb 23, 12 •
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Comments Off on Franchises to support SARU's case for S15 expansion
Representatives of the South African Vodacom Super Rugby franchises will accompany the delegates of the South African Rugby Union (SARU) to present a case for competition expansion in 2013 to SANZAR partners next month. Representatives of the Vodacom Bulls,...
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Feb 19, 12 •
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Comments Off on Bulls lose Potgieter after freak accident
Vodacom Bulls loose forward Dewald Potgieter will miss the opening two months of the Vodacom Super Rugby competition after undergoing surgery on Sunday. Potgieter suffered multiple cuts to his arm in a freak accident at the weekend and was operated on to...
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Feb 14, 12 •
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Comments Off on Bismarck leads Sharks against Kings
Sharks coach John Plumtree has named a 24-man Sharks team to face the Southern Kings in their final Super Rugby warm-up match before the start of the season. Hooker Bismarck du Plessis will lead the team while the other regular captain Keegan Daniel will play...
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Feb 8, 12 •
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National, Vodacom Cup, Vodacom Cup News •
James Loretz •
Comments Off on Daniel Adongo to impress against Free State Cheetahs
New recruit Daniel Adongo will earn a first start for the Blue Bulls Vodacom side to take on their Free State counterparts in a friendly match in Pretoria on Friday. Adongo joined from the Sharks recently. The match will also see the return to action of...
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Feb 8, 12 •
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Comments Off on Bulls name strong team to face Cheetahs in Polokwane
Exciting midfielder Johann Sadie will make his debut for the Vodacom Bulls on Saturday after being named in the side that will play the Cheetahs in a friendly match in the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane. The 22 year old has joined the Vodacom Bulls from...
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Jan 31, 12 •
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Comments Off on Steenkamp to lead Vodacom Bulls against Kings
Vodacom Bulls lock Wilhelm Steenkamp will lead the team in their first outing of 2012 when they take on the Kings in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. Steenkamp is one of three players in the team with extensive Super Rugby experience, with former Lions players...
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Jan 25, 12 •
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International, National, Springbok News, Springboks •
James Loretz •
Comments Off on Bulls release statement regarding Heyneke and Bok job
At a meeting called by SARU, on Tuesday, 24 January 2012, with the Blue Bulls Company’s Board of Directors, SARU informed the Blue Bulls Board of their intention to offer Heyneke Meyer the position of National Coach. The Blue Bulls Board reiterated its...
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Jan 5, 12 •
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Comments Off on SuperRugby blow for Bulls as Mabeta is ruled out of tournament
Vodacom Bulls lock Fudge Mabeta will miss the 2012 Super Rugby campaign after being injured in a car accident. Mabeta will be out of action for at least six to eight months after rupturing a knee ligament and will be operated upon later this month, team...
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Jan 1, 12 •
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General News, International, National, Springbok News, Springboks •
James Loretz •
Comments Off on What SA Rugby fans wish for in 2012
No Peter de Villiers, no Bryce Lawrence and no politics, but rather, skilled Bok coaches, impartial referees and team selections based on merit. Those are the things that South African Rugby fans want for the sport in 2012. Yesterday we asked our...
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Dec 8, 11 •
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BabyBoks U20, International, Junior Rugby, National •
James Loretz •
Comments Off on SARU opens door to Rugby Academy Project
The South African Rugby Union (SARU), with the backing of the National Lottery and Department of Sport and Recreation, plans to launch a major Academy Project that has the potential to dramatically increase the opportunities for top-flight rugby among young,...
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Dec 8, 11 •
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Comments Off on Lions release statement over bankruptcy rumours
The Golden Lions Rugby Union received notification this morning via social networking website www.twitter.com that a rumour has been circulating that the Golden Lions Rugby Union are bankrupt and can only afford to pay their players’ salaries until the end...
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Nov 29, 11 •
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International, National •
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Comments Off on Shane Williams faces Wallabies as he finishes International career
Shane Williams was the first name on the team sheet today – as promised by Wales head coach Warren Gatland – when the side was announced to take on the Wallabies in the Dove Men Challenge match at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday. Williams is...
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Oct 27, 11 •
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Blitz Bokke, International, National, Sevens Rugby •
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Comments Off on Promising trio sign for Springbok Sevens
Stephan Dippenaar, Bernado Botha and Mark Richards will play for the Springbok Sevens for the next two seasons after they signed agreements with SARU earlier today at Newlands. Vodacom Blue Bulls centre Stephan Dippenaar was released by the Blue Bulls Company...
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Oct 25, 11 •
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Comments Off on Back injury forces Jaco Pretorius to retire
Vodacom Bulls stalwart Jaco Pretorius has retired from rugby. The 32 year old outside centre has been battling a back injury all season and acting on medical advice, decided to call it a day. The capped Springbok midfielder and former Springboks Sevens...
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Oct 24, 11 •
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Comments Off on Currie Cup Final Ticket details and pricing
The MTN Golden Lions, after a nail-biting semi-final match against DHL Western Province, have qualified for the 2011 Absa Currie Cup Final which will take place at Coca-Cola Park on Saturday, 29 October 2011. This will be the first home final the Lions have...
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Oct 24, 11 •
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Comments Off on Gerhard van den Heever signs with WP for 2 years
The Vodacom Bulls have released yet another youngster after utility back Gerhard van den Heever signed a two year deal with Western Province. This comes after it was announced last week that Stefan Watermeyer is joining up with Welsh superclub Ospreys and...
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Oct 17, 11 •
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Comments Off on Lions stay loyal to Coca-Cola Park
The Golden Lions Rugby Union turned down an offer to host all their future Currie Cup and Super Rugby matches at the FNB Satdium (Soccer City) and will remain at Coca-Cola Park. After lengthy discussions between Stadium Management South Africa (“SMSA”)...
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Oct 14, 11 •
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Comments Off on Blue Bulls demolish Leopards at Loftus
The Vodacom Blue Bulls demolished the Platinum Leopards 92-21 at Loftus Versfeld on Friday night and in the process kept their play-off hopes alive, although they will need the Pumas to play the the match of their lives against the Western Province tomorrow....
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Oct 14, 11 •
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Comments Off on Pumas powerhouse Dawie Steyn joins Bulls
Former Afrikaans Hoër Seunskool pupil Dawie Steyn has signed a contract to play for the Vodacom Bulls and Vodacom Blue Bulls in 2012 and 2013, the Blue Bulls Company (Pty) Ltd has announced on Friday. The powerhouse prop is currently playing at the Ford...
