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Sep 26, 22 •
4386 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, National, Sevens Rugby, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks, Womens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Nike to become technical apparel provider for the Springboks in 2023
The Springboks and SA Rugby will have a new technical apparel provider in 2023. Agreement has been reached with Nike to succeed current partner ASICS, whose contract comes to an end at the end of 2022. Nike and SA Rugby have agreed a six-year deal – to...
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Sep 25, 22 •
1797 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, United Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Full house of Vodacom URC wins for SA teams
The DHL Stormers started their Vodacom United Rugby Championship title defence in perfect fashion with a bonus-point win, and although the three other South African teams had their supporters on the edge of their seats, the Emirates Lions, Vodacom Bulls and...
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Sep 21, 22 •
2994 Views •
General News, International, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa, Toyota Challenge •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs announce new captain
Victor Sekekete has been named the Toyota Cheetahs captain for the Toyota Challenge and EPCR Challenge Cup. Sekekete takes the reigns from Ruan Pienaar, who led the team in 35 games. “I’m nearing the end of my rugby career, and I want to focus on...
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Sep 19, 22 •
2269 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Cell C Sharks VURC Squad 2022/2023
The Cell C Sharks head coach Sean Everitt has also named a 50-man Vodacom United Rugby Championship squad for the 2022/2023 season, including those currently in injury rehabilitation as well as the Springboks, who are presently involved in Castle Lager Rugby...
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Sep 19, 22 •
5411 Views •
General News, International, National, Rugby Championship News, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks, The Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Nkosi, Arendse recalled to Bok squad as other players return to clubs
Sbu Nkosi and Kurt-Lee Arendse have been recalled to the Springbok squad for the final Castle Lager Rugby Championship match against Argentina at Hollywoodbets Kings Park in Durban on Saturday, while four players were released to their clubs to rack up game...
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Sep 18, 22 •
1998 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on New Vodacom URC season off to a flyer
The 2022/23 season of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship got off to a flying start on the weekend, with the Vodacom Bulls setting the tone on local soil while two of last season’s quarter-finalists were beaten on the road. Defending champions, the DHL...
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Sep 18, 22 •
5120 Views •
General News, International, National, Rugby Championship News, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks, The Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Nienaber praises Bok fightback against Argentina for bonus-point win
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber praised his team’s fighting spirit to grind their way to a crucial 36-20 victory against Argentina at Estadio Libertadores De América in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship on Saturday, which allowed them to match New...
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Sep 16, 22 •
2026 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, United Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on COETZEE WILL ADD TO THE ROAR OF THE LIONS
South African rugby players, previously seduced by playing overseas, are wanting back to South Africa for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship – and among the latest to return to the Republic is fullback Andries Coetzee. A relative veteran at 32, Coetzee...
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Sep 16, 22 •
2086 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Vodacom URC: Gauteng Derby kicks off local action
The second season of the exciting Vodacom United Rugby Championship kicks off this weekend, with the Emirates Lions and Vodacom Bulls setting off the local action when they clash in a Gauteng Derby in Johannesburg on Saturday afternoon. The match at Emirates...
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Sep 16, 22 •
3036 Views •
General News, Heineken Cup, International, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa, United Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on “Fear The Fin”
The Sharks have embarked on a new and exciting era, under the ownership of MVM Holdings and with the injection of world-class players participating in a new international competition, in a new hemisphere, the time has come to reposition our brand, in our...
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Sep 16, 22 •
1900 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Mosi, Nkosi, Simelane make Vodacom Bulls debuts in Vodacom URC opener
The Vodacom Bulls will go into their Vodacom United Rugby Championship season-opening match against the Emirates Lions with a strong match-day squad which includes three debutants in the starting XV. New No8, Mihlali Mosi, the only new face in the forwards...
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Sep 16, 22 •
2085 Views •
Currie Cup, General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, United Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Jake White commits long-term to Vodacom Bulls
Vodacom Bulls director of rugby, Jake White, has committed for a long-term stay at Loftus Versfeld with a contract extension that will see him at the helm of the side until 2027. The 58-year-old 2007 World Cup-winning coach joined the Vodacom Bulls in 2020...
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Sep 16, 22 •
2048 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on ‘Super Round Melbourne’ returns in 2023 to light up Melbourne in March
The world’s best rugby players will come back to Melbourne in an action-packed weekend of Super Rugby with ‘Super Round Melbourne’ returning to AAMI Park from Friday March 3 through to Sunday March 5, 2023. Trans-Tasman rivalries will be on show for the...
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Sep 16, 22 •
1099 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, United Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Vodacom United Rugby Championship Top 100 – How It Works?
Welcome to the Vodacom URC Top 100: A new dynamic player ranking system that combines recent performances across the Vodacom United Rugby Championship EPCR competitions and international rugby. When it comes to measuring player impact the URC Top 100 which is...
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Sep 14, 22 •
1468 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, Super Rugby, United Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on DHL Stormers to face Edinburgh at DHL Stadium
The DHL Stormers will host Edinburgh at DHL Stadium in their Vodacom United Rugby Championship encounter on October 1. The game was originally scheduled to take place at the Danie Craven Stadium in Stellenbosch, however, the DHL Stadium, which hosted last...
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Sep 13, 22 •
4393 Views •
General News, International, National, Rugby Championship News, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks, The Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Nienaber names unchanged starting team for Pumas clash
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber named an unchanged starting team for their must-win Castle Lager Rugby Championship match against Argentina in Buenos Aires on Saturday, with the coach making only three changes to the replacements bench. Talented young loose...
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Sep 13, 22 •
1443 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on DHL Stormers Faithful to paint it blue and white in the all-new 2022/23 Vodacom URC jersey
The DHL Stormers and their Faithful supporters will be able to paint everything blue and white in their 2022/23 Vodacom United Rugby Championship Jersey, as the team look to defend their title in the new season. Replica jerseys are on sale now from the...
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Sep 13, 22 •
4138 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National, Rugby Championship News, The Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on FOLEY AT FLYHALF, KOROIBETE TO BRING UP 50 TESTS FOR WALLABIES IN MELBOURNE
71-Test Wallaby Bernard Foley has been selected for his first Test since 2019, named at flyhalf for Thursday night’s first Bledisloe Cup Test against New Zealand in Melbourne, after Noah Lolesio was ruled out of the match. He’s one of eight...
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Sep 13, 22 •
4201 Views •
General News, International, National, New Zealand, Rugby Championship News, The Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on All Blacks named to play Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship Test against Australia in Melbourne
All Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan have announced the match-day 23 for this week’s Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship Test against Australia at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne. Captain Sam Cane will lead the side in a loose forward trio...
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Sep 13, 22 •
2971 Views •
General News, International, National, New Zealand, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Tickets on sale to 2023 HSBC New Zealand Sevens in Hamilton
Tickets to the highly anticipated weekend of HSBC New Zealand Sevens and festival action are now on sale. Taking place from Saturday 21 to Sunday 22 January 2023 at FMG Stadium Waikato, tickets are available for single or multiple days, with an experience to...
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Sep 13, 22 •
4785 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Mbonambi joins Springboks in Buenos Aires
Springbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi joined the national squad in Buenos Aires on Monday after completing the initial stages of his recovery from the knee injury that sidelined him before the second Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test against New Zealand in...
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Sep 9, 22 •
1547 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on NEW PUMA KIT CELEBRATES A DECADE WITH VODACOM BULLS
The new 2022/23 Vodacom Bulls Home and Alternative kit celebrates a decade of PUMA x Vodacom Bulls with a modernised version of the Smash kit from 10 years ago. The Home jersey is in sky-blue, while the Alternative kit marks the return of the provocative but...
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Sep 3, 22 •
4710 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National, Rugby Championship News, The Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SPRINGBOKS TOO STRONG FOR WALLABIES IN FIRST INTERNATIONAL AT ALLIANZ STADIUM
The Springboks have muscled their way to a 24-8 victory over the Wallabies at Allianz Stadium. In front of a sold-out crowd, the Rugby World Cup Champions proved too strong as they recorded a crucial Bonus Point victory. “It was frustrating, we couldn’t...
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Sep 3, 22 •
5397 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Kolisi thanks fans as Boks change history in Australia
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi thanked his team’s supporters in South Africa and Australia as they recorded their first win over the Wallabies down under since 2013, and their first victory in Sydney since 1993. The Springboks outscored Australia four tries...
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Sep 2, 22 •
4233 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, IRB World Cup Sevens, National, Sevens Rugby, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on South Africa name Rugby World Cup Sevens squads
The Springbok Sevens squad for Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 have three bronze medalist survivors from 2018, in Siviwe Soyizwapi – who will lead the team – Selvyn Davids and Ryan Oosthuizen; Springbok Women’s Sevens stalwart Mathrin Simmers will play in...
