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Jan 8, 21 •
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Comments Off on Carling Currie Cup Preview – Round 7
• Pride at stake in Kimberley • Vodacom Bulls target winning momentum in Nelspruit With the Carling Currie Cup log positions set in stone and the semi-finalists confirmed going into this weekend’s final pool round, log leaders, the Vodacom Bulls, will...
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Jan 8, 21 •
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Comments Off on US consortium to take a majority ownership in The Sharks
In a move designed to bolster The Sharks’ ambitions of becoming a global force in world rugby, the KwaZulu-Natal franchise has welcomed a dynamic new investor as their majority partner. MVM Holdings, an international investment consortium spearheaded by...
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Jan 7, 21 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs to play in Kimberley
The Toyota Cheetahs will be facing the Tafel Lager Griquas in their last match of the Carling Currie Cup campaign on Saturday, 9 January 2021 in Kimberley. The action kicks off at 16:30 with a live broadcast on SuperSport. Due to Covid-19 regulations,...
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Jan 6, 21 •
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Comments Off on DHL Western Province v Cell C Sharks match cancelled
The final round Carling Currie Cup match between DHL Western Province and the Cell C Sharks, which was scheduled to kick off at DHL Newlands in Cape Town at 14h15 on Saturday, has been cancelled in line with COVID-19 protocols. The decision was taken on...
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Jan 6, 21 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls v Xerox Lions
The rescheduled fifth round Carling Currie Cup Gauteng Derby between the Vodacom Bulls and Xerox Lions in Pretoria on Wednesday will set the tone for a high-octane final stretch as the pool stage concludes this week and the top teams battle it out for home...
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Jan 5, 21 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls match day team to square off against the Xerox Lions
The Vodacom Bulls match day team to square off against the Xerox Lions in their penultimate Carling Currie Cup match at Loftus Versfeld on Wednesday, 6 January 2021 has been finalised. Kick-off is 16:00 and will be televised live on the SuperSport Rugby...
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Jan 4, 21 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls announce extended squad for Xerox Lions encounter
Vodacom Bulls Director of Rugby, Jake White, has named an extended squad in preparation for the Carling Currie Cup clash against the Xerox Lions at Loftus Versfeld on Wednesday, 6 January 2021. The larger than normal group is mainly due to the fact that the...
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Jan 4, 21 •
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Comments Off on Welcome to the #BullsFamily Ippon-San, Head of Athletic Performance
The ongoing evolution of the Vodacom Bulls continues with yet another ground breaking appointment and the creation of new role… another first in South African Rugby. The #BullsFamily is excited to introduce Hitoshi Ipponsugi, as our Head of Athletic...
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Dec 30, 20 •
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Comments Off on Earlier kick-off for Toyota Cheetahs v DHL WP clash
Media are advised of a change in the kick-off time for Saturday’s Carling Currie Cup fixture between the Toyota Cheetahs and DHL Western Province in Bloemfontein. The clash at the Toyota Stadium will now start at 16h30 – instead of the initial time of...
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Dec 30, 20 •
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Comments Off on Meihuizen comes in for DHL WP
Lock David Meihuizen comes into the starting line-up in the only change to the DHL Western Province team to face the Toyota Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday. Meihuizen joins JD Schickerling in the second row for the Carling Currie Cup encounter against...
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Dec 28, 20 •
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Comments Off on Big Marcell Coetzee joins #BullsFamily
The Blue Bulls Company is excited to announce the signing of 29-year-old Springbok loose forward Marcell Coetzee, effective July 2021. Coetzee has penned a three year deal and returns to South Africa after five seasons with GUINNESS PRO16 club Ulster where he...
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Dec 24, 20 •
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Comments Off on SA match officials set to play their part in 2021 Guinness Six Nations
South African match officials Jaco Peyper and Marius van der Westhuizen were awarded several Guinness Six Nations match appointments for next year when World Rugby confirmed the schedule on Wednesday. World Rugby announced the match officials for the men’s...
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Dec 24, 20 •
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Comments Off on SA ‘Super’ teams join northern Rainbow Cup
South Africa’s ‘Super’ teams will contest a “Rainbow Cup” competition next year with the current Guinness PRO14 clubs, it was confirmed on Wednesday. The Vodacom Bulls, Emirates Lions, Cell C Sharks and DHL Stormers will join 12 clubs from Ireland,...
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Dec 21, 20 •
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Comments Off on Carling Currie Cup dates juggled to beat COVID-19
The kick-off dates of two Carling Currie Cup matches have been moved to combat the threat of COVID-19 infection. The Vodacom Bulls’ home match against the Xerox Lions – scheduled for Saturday, 26 December (kick-off 19h00) has been postponed to Wednesday,...
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Dec 18, 20 •
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Comments Off on Cell C Sharks to Play in Johannesburg
Xerox Lions vs. Cell C Sharks Date: Saturday, 19th December 2020Time: 19h00Venue: Emirates Airline Park, JohannesburgReferee: Jaco PeyperAssistant Referees: Cwengile Jadezweni, Aimee Barrett-TheronTelevision Match Official: Stuart Berry There is no resting on...
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Dec 17, 20 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs to play in Nelspruit
The Toyota Cheetahs will be travelling to Nelspruit to take on the Phakisa Pumas in their third In Carling Currie Cup game on Friday, 18 December. The action kicks off at 19:00 with a live broadcast on SuperSport. Due to Covid-19 regulations, supporters will...
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Dec 15, 20 •
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Comments Off on WPPR Board charts path to excellence on and off the field
The Western Province Professional Rugby Board has resolved to make pivotal changes with the aim of achieving excellence, both on and off the field, underpinned by sound governance and leadership in the company. In order to achieve the goals of fielding a...
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Dec 15, 20 •
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Comments Off on MICHAEL HOOPER WINS 2020 JOHN EALES MEDAL AS RUGBY AU SERIES CONCLUDES
Michael Hooper has been awarded the John Eales Medal for 2020 taking out the player-led vote with 91 points. The Wallabies captain wins back the award from Marika Koroibete who won it in 2019, making it the third time the Australian captain had won the...
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Dec 14, 20 •
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Comments Off on Springboks draw Ireland and Scotland for RWC 2023
The Springboks will start the defence of the Webb Ellis Cup crown in Pool B against Ireland and Scotland when the next Rugby World Cup kicks off in France in 2023. As the defending champions and number one ranked team in the world, South Africa are one of...
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Dec 14, 20 •
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Comments Off on DHL announced as Official Logistics Partner for the 2021 Castle Lager Lions Series
DHL Express, an international leader in the logistics industry, has joined the family of official global partners for the Castle Lager Lions Series 2021, it was announced on Monday. The agreement sees DHL partner with both the British & Irish Lions and...
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Dec 11, 20 •
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Comments Off on ASICS launches unique Springbok jersey for British & Irish Lions 2021 Tour
ASICS unveiled the unique Springbok jersey for next year’s tour to South Africa of the British & Irish Lions on Friday, featuring a vintage colourway and special commemorative 3D logo, among other features. The world champions will don a unique...
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Dec 10, 20 •
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Comments Off on Kriel in for injured Odendaal
Three changes have been made to the Xerox Lions starting line-up for the Carling Currie Cup match against the Toyota Cheetahs in Bloemfontein this weekend. Jannie du Plessis, Dan Kriel and André Warner all get the nod. Kriel replaces an injured Burger...
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Dec 10, 20 •
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Comments Off on Potgieter to start against Cell C Sharks
Marnus Potgieter will earn his first start of the Carling Currie Cup on the right wing when the Vodacom Bulls take on the Cell C Sharks on Saturday, 12 December 2020. Vodacom Bulls Director of Rugby, Jake White, has made two positional changes to the backline...
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Dec 10, 20 •
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Comments Off on Cell C Sharks host the Vodacom Bulls
Cell C Sharks vs. Vodacom Bulls Date: Saturday, 12th December 2020 Time: 19h00 Venue: Jonsson Kings Park, Durban Referee: Marius van der Westhuizen Assistant Referees: Stuart Berry, Aimee Barrett-Theron Television Match Official: Marius Jonker When the Cell C...
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Dec 10, 20 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs to play Xerox Lions
In their first Carling Currie Cup home game, the Toyota Cheetahs will be facing the Xerox Lions on Saturday, 12 December. The action kicks off at 16:30 with a live broadcast on SuperSport. Due to Covid-19 regulations, supporters will not be able to attend the...
