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May 21, 20 •
1484 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Du Toit commits to WP Rugby
World Rugby Player of the Year Pieter-Steph du Toit has withdrawn the contract termination notification submitted last week and committed his future to Western Province Rugby. This contract extension means that Du Toit will remain with the DHL Stormers until...
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May 20, 20 •
1405 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Bok fullback Gelant signs with WP Rugby
Springbok fullback Warrick Gelant has signed with Western Province Rugby, adding considerable experience and pedigree to the DHL Stormers backline. The fleet-footed World Cup winner, who turns 25 on Wednesday, is one of the most exciting outside backs in...
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May 20, 20 •
1129 Views •
General News, National, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on #BullsFamily bids Gelant farewell
The last few weeks have been a roller-coaster of emotion for the #BullsFamily, and for SA Rugby in general for that matter, with a host of new player announcements and a few exits, such is the nature of the game and the industry. The Vodacom Bulls today...
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May 20, 20 •
2441 Views •
General News, Guinness Six Nations, International, Six Nations, Six Nations News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Ed Hepworth Appointed CFO of Six Nations Rugby
Six Nations is delighted to announce the appointment of Ed Hepworth as its new CFO. Ed brings over 20 years’ experience in financial leadership roles, many of them in a sports environment. He comes to us from his role as Finance & Operations Director...
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May 20, 20 •
1583 Views •
General News, National, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Steenkamp signs with Vodacom Bulls
The Vodacom Bulls confirm that lock Walt Steenkamp will join the team as of November 2020 after he signed a two year deal with the #BullsFamily. The towering 24-year-old lock forward, who stands 2.03m at 121kg, had be engaining valuable experience in the...
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May 19, 20 •
1334 Views •
General News, National, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Grobbelaar, Steenkamp and Uys recommit to Vodacom Bulls
The exciting trio Johan Grobbelaar, Gerhard Steenekamp and Muller Uys have recommitted their playing futures with the Vodacom Bulls as the franchise continues to build an electrifying squad under Director of Rugby, Jake White. The young trio have already had...
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May 19, 20 •
2139 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on #StrongerTogether for R32-12
• Springboks raising money for hunger alleviation • Giant raffle of cherished team memorabilia• A R32-12 ticket puts buyers in line for one of 44 prizes• Win Siya’s jersey, Bongi’s boots and more For R32-12 you can have the shirt off Siya’s...
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May 18, 20 •
1472 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Howard Mnisi returns to the Toyota Cheetahs
The 30-year-old centre, Howard Mnisi, returns to the Toyota Cheetahs after previously playing for the franchise in the Super Rugby. Mnisi was at the Cheetahs in 2013/14 while still contracted at the Griquas, but enjoyed limited playing time for the...
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May 18, 20 •
3083 Views •
General News, International, World Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Rugby greats honoured during Hall of Fame themed week
• Hall of Fame themed week includes podcast, features, interviews and classic match footage• Physical Hall of Fame located in the town of Rugby, United Kingdom• New promotional video showcasing the greatest of our game This week, World Rugby will shine...
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May 15, 20 •
1537 Views •
General News, National, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Devastating ball-carrier Botha returns to Loftus
The #BullsFamily teased fans with cryptic pieces of artwork on social media on Thursday, eluding to the return of a devastating hard hitting ball carrier… ‘108KGs of solid gold heading to Loftus’. The Vodacom Bulls are excited to announce that Arno...
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May 15, 20 •
1306 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Lions Rugby Co Player Announcement
The Lions Rugby Company would like to take the opportunity to thank all of their staff and players for understanding and embracing the difficult and very challenging times that was forced upon them by COVID-19. It truly takes special people to make a place...
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May 15, 20 •
2431 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National, World Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on RUGBY AUSTRALIA RECEIVES WORLD RUGBY FUNDING BOOST
Rugby Australia has secured $14.2m AUD in funding from the game’s global governing body, World Rugby as part of its COVID-19 rugby relief strategy. The emergency relief fund of approximately $160m AUD from World Rugby is being allocated to unions on an...
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May 15, 20 •
1102 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Decision made on July Test window
Steinlager Series postponedNZR exploring all options for All Blacks and Black Ferns The All Blacks two Steinlager Series Tests against Wales and Test against Scotland in July have been officially postponed until further notice, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has...
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May 15, 20 •
2445 Views •
General News, International, Springbok News, Springboks, World Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on World Rugby, SA Rugby joint statement on July internationals postponement
The programme of international rugby matches during the 2020 July window has been postponed due to ongoing government and health agency COVID-19 directives, World Rugby has announced on Friday. Extended travel and quarantine restrictions that apply to...
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May 15, 20 •
1148 Views •
General News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on HAMISH McLENNAN JOINS RUGBY AUSTRALIA BOARD
Rugby Australia has today announced the appointment of Hamish McLennan as a Director and Chairman-elect, to be welcomed officially on to the Board at its June 15 meeting. McLennan’s appointment is a part of Rugby Australia’s ongoing Board renewal and...
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May 15, 20 •
971 Views •
General News, National, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on #BullsFamily bids farewell to Kotze
The #BullsFamily today officially bid a fond farewell to Johnny Kotze, who quickly became a crowd favorite, working tirelessly to entrench himself into the hearts of the Loftus faithful. Kotze, whose preferred position is at outside center and is also very...
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May 14, 20 •
1886 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on The One Cup of Pap Feed Scheme
The One Cup of Pap Initiative is a feeding project aimed at donating food, clothes, toys and books to the less fortunate initially in the Fourways and surrounding suburbs. It was the brainchild of Wayne Boardman (former Sharks and Stormers Super Rugby lock)...
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May 13, 20 •
2947 Views •
General News, International, World Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on World Rugby challenges the rugby community to follow concussion education and get ready for rugby’s restart
World Rugby is inviting the global rugby family to use the current void in rugby to download the latest version of its concussion app, learn from experts and take the test ahead of rugby’s restart. The app designed to educate general public, players,...
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May 13, 20 •
1279 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Hot-stepper Aplon joins #BullsFamily
The Vodacom Bulls confirm the signing of Springbok utility back Gio Aplon, who will join the team from June or as soon as he is able to travel back to South Africa, as Director of Rugby Jake White continues to build his player group. Aplon proved to be a...
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May 13, 20 •
2741 Views •
General News, International, IRB Laws, World Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on World Rugby announces law amendment relating to scoring against the post protector
World Rugby has announced that, with immediate effect, it will no longer be possible to score a try by grounding the ball against the post protector. The minor amendment to Law 8 was approved by the World Rugby Council during its special meeting held via...
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May 13, 20 •
966 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National, Womens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on RUGBY AUSTRALIA LAUNCHES WOMENS HIGH PERFORMANCE RUGBY REVIEW
Rugby Australia has commenced a consultation process to review High Performance Women’s Rugby programs in Australia for 2020 and 2021. The review has been prompted by the rescheduling of the Tokyo Olympic Games, which is now set to be held in July 2021,...
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May 13, 20 •
990 Views •
General News, International, National, New Zealand •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Rugby begins preparation phase for return of community game
Rugby clubs around the country can start a three-stage approach to getting back on the grass with training potentially beginning later this month. Today’s announcement from New Zealand Rugby (NZR) follows the Government’s confirmation that community sport...
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May 12, 20 •
1050 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on #BullsFamily, VODE and DJ Jazzy D: “#FeedAFamily”
The Vodacom Bulls and VODE Premium Spring Water partnered up with Jacaranda FM’s DJ Jazzy D, to assist in getting food parcels into the community at Eersterust. The #FeedAFamily project run by the charismatic DJ has assisted more than 5000 families in the...
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May 12, 20 •
2560 Views •
General News, International, IRB Laws, National, World Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Download the 2020 Laws of the Game and get ready for rugby’s restart
The laws of rugby union have changed significantly since the game’s first law book in 1845. Its 37 rules were printed in a booklet now on display at the World Rugby Hall of Fame in Rugby, UK. Fast forward 175 years, the World Rugby Laws of the Game 2020 are...
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May 11, 20 •
1253 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs signs Jeandré Rudolph
Jeandré Rudolph will be joining the Toyota Cheetahs on 1 November 2020 on a two year deal. Rudolph is currently contracted by the the Pumas where he had been playing his rugby since 2018. The 26-year-old loose forward can play anywhere in the backrow, and...
