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  • Mixed bag for disappointed Blitzboks in Dubai

    Dec 2, 18 • 1945 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Mixed bag for disappointed Blitzboks in Dubai

    The Springbok Sevens team’s sixth place in the Emirates Airline Dubai Sevens on Saturday was one of their worst starts in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in recent seasons, but coach Neil Powell feels there was improvement as the tournament...

  • Q&A with Trevor Nyakane

    Dec 1, 18 • 2229 Views • General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • • Comments Off on Q&A with Trevor Nyakane

    Your highlights with the Bulls this past season? Being on the Super Rugby tours and playing my first game under Mitch in NZ vs Chiefs.   What do you most enjoy about being part of the Bulls? The brotherhood with the gents on and off the field is just...

  • Q&A with Ivan van Zyl

    Dec 1, 18 • 2261 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Q&A with Ivan van Zyl

    What do you most enjoy about being part of the Bulls? I have been a huge fan of the Bulls my whole life, so being able to play for them is an honour and I just love being associated with the brand.   You are active on social media and post golf images;...

  • #BullsFamily appoint new CEO

    Dec 1, 18 • 1676 Views • General News, National • • Comments Off on #BullsFamily appoint new CEO

    After a thorough and detailed recruiting process the Blue Bulls Company is excited to announce the appointment of ALFONSO CARL MEYER as the new Chief Executive Officer. Meyer, who currently resides in Mossel Bay, will officially start in his new role on 1...

  • ENGLAND MEN SEVENS TO FACE SOUTH AFRICA IN DUBAI CUP QUARTER-FINALS

    Dec 1, 18 • 1526 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on ENGLAND MEN SEVENS TO FACE SOUTH AFRICA IN DUBAI CUP QUARTER-FINALS

    England Men Sevens finished second in Pool D on day one of the opening round of the 2018/19 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Dubai with victories over Canada and Japan but lost out to Australia. They will now face South Africa in the Cup quarter-final on...

  • Friend makes five changes as Connacht target back to back wins in South Africa

    Dec 1, 18 • 942 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Friend makes five changes as Connacht target back to back wins in South Africa

    Connacht Head Coach Andy Friend has made five changes to his starting team to face the Cheetahs in the Guinness PRO14 in Bloemfontein on Saturday (kick-off 3pm Irish time). Into the side comes hooker Tom McCartney, lock Gavin Thornbury, Paul Boyle and Robin...

  • Toyota Cheetahs team to face Connacht

    Dec 1, 18 • 1157 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs team to face Connacht

    The Toyota Cheetahs will be taking on Connacht in Round 10 of the Guinness PRO14 Championship on Saturday, 1 December 2018. The action kicks off at 17:00 (SA time) with a live broadcast on SuperSport 2 and 6 (Free Sports and and eir Sports at 19:00). Gates...

  • Blitzboks face Engeland in Dubai Cup quarterfinals

    Dec 1, 18 • 2013 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Blitzboks face Engeland in Dubai Cup quarterfinals

    The Springbok Sevens team will face England in the Cup quarter-finals of the Emirates Airline Dubai Sevens on Saturday after they topped Pool A at the end of the first day of the event, played at The Sevens on Friday. The Blitzboks topped their pool despite...

  • THE SHARKS VODACOM SUPER RUGBY 2019

    Nov 30, 18 • 2268 Views • General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • • Comments Off on THE SHARKS VODACOM SUPER RUGBY 2019

    Not only will the Cell C Sharks enjoy the benefits of having a settled squad in 2019, as well as the momentum of Currie Cup success in 2018, but will also take continuity as far as our team management staff goes into Vodacom Super Rugby next year. The...

  • Tango Balekile relishing his time with the Isuzu Southern Kings

    Nov 30, 18 • 1008 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Tango Balekile relishing his time with the Isuzu Southern Kings

    Tango Balekile, one of the stars from the famous 2015 Currie Cup-winning Eastern Province (EP) under-19 side, is relishing his time with the Isuzu Southern Kings in the Guinness PRO14. When one talks about recent successes of Eastern Province rugby, the...

  • Ospreys hail ‘one-off’ AWJ

    Nov 30, 18 • 1130 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Ospreys hail ‘one-off’ AWJ

    The Ospreys have paid tribute to Alun Wyn Jones as he prepares for his 233rd appearance for his home region, that will take him clear at the top of the all-time list. The big second row has firmly established himself as one of the all-time greats of the world...

  • Ospreys team to play Zebre

    Nov 30, 18 • 1020 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Ospreys team to play Zebre

    The Ospreys team to play Zebre at Liberty Stadium on Friday 30th November 2018, KO 7.35pm, is as follows: 15 Dan Evans 14 George North 13 Scott Williams 12 Owen Watkin 11 Luke Morgan 10 Sam Davies 9 Aled Davies   1 Nicky Smith 2 Scott Baldwin 3 Tom Botha...

  • Zebre Rugby Club make five changes to face Ospreys

    Nov 30, 18 • 1056 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Zebre Rugby Club make five changes to face Ospreys

    Zebre fly over to Wales today to face the Ospreys in the tenth Round of the Guinness PRO14. After defeat against Munster last Sunday, Biagi and his teammates will travel to the Liberty Stadium. It will be the second seasonal challenge between the two sides:...

  • Edinburgh team to face Munster

    Nov 30, 18 • 1056 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Edinburgh team to face Munster

    Edinburgh Head Coach Richard Cockerill has named a reshuffled starting XV for tomorrow night’s Guinness PRO14 match against Munster at Irish Independent Park (kick-off 7.35pm) – live on Premier Sports 2. With several first team regulars injured or...

  • Munster Rugby team to face Edinburgh Rugby

    Nov 30, 18 • 1039 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Munster Rugby team to face Edinburgh Rugby

    The Munster team has been named for Friday night’s Guinness PRO14 clash against Edinburgh at Irish Independent Park (7.35pm). Peter O’Mahony captains the side with Andrew Conway, Keith Earls, Dave Kilcoyne, Niall Scannell, John Ryan and Tadhg Beirne all...

  • Ospreys support Stonewall’s Rainbow Laces campaign this weekend

    Nov 30, 18 • 977 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Ospreys support Stonewall’s Rainbow Laces campaign this weekend

    Ospreys Rugby and Ospreys in the Community will once again join Stonewall’s award-winning Rainbow Laces campaign this weekend. This year’s campaign from Stonewall, the UK’s leading charity for lesbian, gay, bi and trans equality, is challenging fans and...

  • BBCo rewards 2018 players and management

    Nov 29, 18 • 1508 Views • General News, National • • Comments Off on BBCo rewards 2018 players and management

    The Blue Bulls Company held their 2018 awards ceremony,  where players and management were recognized for their contributions in the 80th year of the Vodacom Bulls and Vodacom Blue Bulls, at Loftus Park on Thursday, 29 October 2018. The players, management,...

  • Emirates Lions sign new sponsor

    Nov 29, 18 • 2004 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Emirates Lions sign new sponsor

    Lions Rugby Company (Pty) Ltd is proud to announce the signing of a three year contract with The Skills Development Corporation (SDC). They are an accredited learning institution specialising in Training and Learnership initiatives focused on the B-BBEE codes...

  • PUMA LAUNCHES VODACOM BULLS KIT FOR 2019

    Nov 29, 18 • 4251 Views • General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • • Comments Off on PUMA LAUNCHES VODACOM BULLS KIT FOR 2019

    Official technical partner PUMA has launched the 2019 Home and Away kit for the Vodacom Bulls and Blue Bulls, which will be worn for both the Vodacom Super Rugby and Currie Cup seasons. The design of the new jersey is inspired by the courageous protectors of...

  • Delport satisfied with opening effort in Dubai

    Nov 29, 18 • 1240 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby, Womens Rugby • • Comments Off on Delport satisfied with opening effort in Dubai

    Springbok Women’s Sevens coach Paul Delport left The Sevens Stadium in Dubai a pleased man on Thursday, where his team finished the day in the Emirates Airline Dubai Sevens International Invitational tournament with two wins from their three pool...

  • Independent investigation clears WP Rugby

    Nov 29, 18 • 1347 Views • General News, National • • Comments Off on Independent investigation clears WP Rugby

    No substance to the allegations of unfair discrimination or unfair labour practices were found in the independent investigation by legal firm Bowmans relating to claims made by Stormers assistant coach, Paul Treu. WP Rugby has received the comprehensive final...

  • Excitement as new challenges await Blitzboks

    Nov 29, 18 • 2124 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Excitement as new challenges await Blitzboks

    Neil Powell has achieved what no one else could in the history of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. First, as a player, he helped South Africa to clinch their first ever World Series crown, way back in 2008/09 as the team under the guidance of coach Paul...

  • All Blacks Sevens named for HSBC Dubai Sevens

    Nov 29, 18 • 1289 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on All Blacks Sevens named for HSBC Dubai Sevens

    All Blacks Sevens Coach Clark Laidlaw has named the All Blacks Sevens team for their season opener in Dubai this weekend. The All Blacks Sevens team is; 1. Scott Curry (co-captain) 2. Luke Masirewa 3. Tone Ng Shiu 4. Ngarohi McGarvey Black 5....

  • Roux praises players after tough U19 camp

    Nov 28, 18 • 1535 Views • BabyBoks U20, General News, International, Junior Rugby, World Rugby Junior Championship • • Comments Off on Roux praises players after tough U19 camp

    Junior Springbok coach Chean Roux was satisfied with the outcomes of the Under-19 assessment camp in Stellenbosch and praised the players for their work-ethic, adding that it would benefit the team when they begin their preparations for the World Rugby U20...

  • Small steps for Springbok Women’s Sevens in Dubai

    Nov 28, 18 • 1254 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby, Womens Rugby • • Comments Off on Small steps for Springbok Women’s Sevens in Dubai

    A first appearance at the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, playing at the Rugby World Cup Sevens in San Francisco and finishing runners at the HSBC World Rugby Women’s Sevens Qualifying Tournament in Hong Kong have earned the Springbok Women’s...