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Sep 16, 22 •
2123 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 •
3081 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 •
1934 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 •
2140 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 •
2086 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 •
1133 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 •
1506 Views •
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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 •
4431 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 •
1485 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 •
4177 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 •
4237 Views •
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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 •
3004 Views •
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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 •
4822 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 •
1579 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 •
4754 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 •
5442 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 •
4284 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...
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Sep 2, 22 •
3287 Views •
General News, Junior Rugby, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls U21 face Cell C Sharks in Loftus thriller
The Vodacom Bulls Under-21 side will face a tough challenge when they take on the Cell C Sharks U21 side in their SA Rugby Under-21 Cup showdown at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. The side from Pretoria has had a good start to their campaign after claiming...
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Sep 2, 22 •
5039 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Kolisi urges fans not to give up as Boks look to bounce back
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi urged South Africa’s rugby faithful not to give up on the team after two disappointing defeats in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship and vowed that the Boks would give everything this week to bounce back and remain in the...
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Sep 1, 22 •
2257 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Vermaak eager for first full season at Vodacom Bulls
The Vodacom Bulls will begin their 2022/23 Vodacom United Rugby Championship campaign against an old foe – the Emirates Lions – and in the Tshwane-based side’s arsenal will be a man who knows the opposition side intimately, that is utility forward, Ruan...
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Sep 1, 22 •
2134 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Pokomela to lead DHL Stormers XV in George
Flank Junior Pokomela will captain a DHL Stormers XV in a pre-season friendly against the South Western Districts Eagles in George on Friday night. A 26-man playing squad will face the home side at Outeniqua Park in a friendly encounter which kicks off at...
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Sep 1, 22 •
5367 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National, Rugby Championship News, The Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on WALLABIES TEST AT SYDNEY’S NEW ALLIANZ STADIUM IS A SELL-OUT
The first international event at Sydney’s new Allianz Stadium is officially a sell-out. The Wallabies return to Sydney to take on the reigning Rugby World Cup holders, the Springboks, this Saturday night as part of The eToro Rugby Championship. It is the...
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Sep 1, 22 •
5446 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on All Blacks named for Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship Test against Argentina in Hamilton
All Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan have announced the match-day 23 for the second Test against Argentina at FMG Stadium in Hamilton. The run-on side is again unchanged, while first five-eighths Beauden Barrett and lock Brodie...
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Aug 31, 22 •
3035 Views •
General News, International, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa, Toyota Challenge •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on A cool million up for grabs in the Toyota Challenge
An exhilarating rugby bonanza awaits rugby enthusiasts when the Toyota Cheetahs will square up against three international teams and the Windhoek Draught Griquas from 30 September to 21 October in the Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein. The tournament follows in...
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Aug 31, 22 •
2391 Views •
General News, Heineken Cup, International, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa, United Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on DHL Stormers step up pre-season on the road
A 39-man DHL Stormers training squad will leave Cape Town on Thursday for a short pre-season camp which includes friendly matches against South Western Districts and the Cell C Sharks. The squad will be based in Wilderness for 10 days and play the South...
