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Mar 14, 25 •
163 Views •
copa 2015, Currie Cup, General News, Guinness Pro14, International, National, Pale Toe, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks, Womens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Kolbe and Roos step up to clinch top SA Rugby Awards
Hot-stepping Springbok speedster Cheslin Kolbe became the first backline player since 2013 to take the prestigious SA Rugby Men’s Player of the Year title at a glittering SA Rugby Awards ceremony at the International Convention Centre in Cape Town on...
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Mar 6, 25 •
229 Views •
copa 2015, Currie Cup, Currie Cup F.Div, Currie Cup F.Div News, General News, Guinness Pro14, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SA Cup kicks off the race to the Carling Currie Cup Premier Division
The road to qualification for the Carling Currie Cup Premier Division kicks off in Mpumalanga on Friday with the start of the second edition of the SA Cup, with 10 provincial sides battling it out for supremacy and the prestigious trophy, and four places at...
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Mar 6, 25 •
205 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Gloves off in vital Vodacom URC derby in Durban
The gloves will be off when the Hollywoodbets Sharks and Emirates Lions clash in Durban on Saturday – the only Vodacom United Rugby Championship game of the weekend – in a repeat of last weekend’s match-up, but this time with silverware up for grabs....
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Mar 5, 25 •
222 Views •
copa 2015, Currie Cup, General News, Guinness Pro14, International, National, Sevens Rugby, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks, Womens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Mkhari: “We will fix it in this weekend’s Challenger”
There was obvious disappointment and some distress in the Springbok Women’s Sevens camp on Sunday after they finished third at the first World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger 2025 tournament at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town, but once the dust had settled, the...
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Feb 25, 25 •
290 Views •
copa 2015, Currie Cup, General News, Guinness Pro14, International, National, Pale Toe, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks, United Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Kitshoff forced to call time on illustrious career
DHL Stormers legend Steven Kitshoff has been forced to call time on his illustrious career due to a serious neck injury, following specialist medical advice. The 33-year-old ends his career with 138 caps for the DHL Stormers and has also represented the...
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Feb 13, 25 •
382 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Hollywoodbets Sharks Team for clash with the Vodacom Bulls
The Hollywoodbets Sharks will travel to Loftus Versfeld for Saturday’s second round Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash with the Vodacom Bulls. The return leg of this fixtures presents a big challenge for the side, missing a number of internationals,...
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Feb 13, 25 •
392 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Gauteng derbies take centre stage in Vodacom URC
Two gripping South African derbies will take centre stage in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship on Saturday as the competition reaches round 11, which also marks the first of two Origins Rounds where the players will celebrate their rugby roots by wearing...
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Jan 13, 25 •
653 Views •
copa 2015, Currie Cup, EPCR Challenge Cup, General News, Guinness Pro14, International, Investec Champions Cup, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Four SA teams still in the European playoff races
The DHL Stormers and Hollywoodbets Sharks are still in the race to the Investec Champions Cup playoffs, but the Vodacom Bulls’ hopes of advancing to the knock-outs were dashed this weekend as they suffered their third straight defeat in the competition,...
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Jan 10, 25 •
672 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Carr returns to lead the herd in France
Seasoned campaigner Nizaam Carr returns to action to lead the Vodacom Bulls when they take on French outfit Castres Olympique at the Stade Pierre-Fabre in the South of France in the third round of the 2024/25 Investec Champions Cup. Nemo captains the side JF...
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Jan 10, 25 •
599 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Kolisi leads Hollywoodbets Sharks
Siya Kolisi leads the Hollywoodbets Sharks in one of the most eagerly anticipated rugby matches in recent times, as the Durban side, reigning EPCR Challenge Cup champions, host Investec Champions Cup title-holders Toulouse at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on...
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Jan 10, 25 •
582 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Kurtley Beale returns to the Western Force
Wallabies utility Kurtley Beale has returned to the Western Force as part of his rehabilitation from injury with a view to a playing return later in the 2025 Super Rugby season. Beale made a major impact at the Force last year, joining the Club in early April...
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Jan 9, 25 •
547 Views •
Blitz Bokke, copa 2015, Currie Cup, General News, Guinness Pro14, International, National, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Snyman: Blitzboks back on the SVNS horse
The challenging pool draw for the HSBC SVNS Perth at the end of the month completed the circle of motivation for the Springbok Sevens squad, who returned to their base in Stellenbosch last week already. That is according to Blitzbok head coach Philip Snyman,...
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Jan 9, 25 •
459 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Victories key as SA sides eye European playoff spots
Victories will be key for all five South African franchises in the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup as the teams gear up for the penultimate pool round in the respective competitions this weekend. In the Investec Champions Cup only the...
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Dec 12, 24 •
638 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SA teams look for improvement on Super Saturday
While the Hollywoodbets Sharks and Toyota Cheetahs will look to build on their encouraging starts to the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup last week, the Vodacom Bulls, DHL Stormers, and Emirates Lions will target a strong comeback after suffering...
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Dec 5, 24 •
609 Views •
British & Irish Lions, copa 2015, Currie Cup, EPCR Challenge Cup, General News, Guinness Pro14, Heineken Champions Cup, Heineken Cup, International, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Five SA franchises switch into EPCR mode
South Africa’s domestic franchises will launch their 2024/25 Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup campaigns this weekend in a jam-packed round of action. The Hollywoodbets Sharks, DHL Stormers and Vodacom Bulls will looking to make an early...
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Jul 11, 21 •
1303 Views •
Europe, General News, Guinness Pro14, International, National •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on PRO14 RUGBY THANKS GUINNESS FOR SEVEN YEARS OF UNPARALLELED SUPPORT
As PRO14 Rugby prepares to become the United Rugby Championship we wish to thank Guinness and all of our colleagues at Diageo for seven years of unparalleled support of the league as title partners. Martin Anayi, United Rugby Championship CEO, said:...
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Jun 18, 21 •
1250 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14, International, National, Rainbow Cup, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls aim for gold at the end of Rainbow
As the Vodacom Bulls calmly and confidently head into the final stages of preparation for the much-anticipated Guinness Pro14 Rainbow Cup final against Benetton in Treviso Italy, Director of Rugby Jake White has named his strongest possible squad to hunt for...
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Jun 18, 21 •
1077 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14, International, Rainbow Cup •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SHOWCASE ASSIGNMENT AS MURPHY APPOINTED TO GUINNESS PRO14 RAINBOW CUP FINAL
Frank Murphy has been appointed to referee the Guinness PRO14 Rainbow Cup Final between Benetton Rugby and the Vodacom Bulls on Saturday. It caps a remarkable rise from his professional playing career to refereeing with the Irish official having played his...
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Jun 15, 21 •
2312 Views •
Europe, General News, Guinness Pro14, International, South Africa, South Africa, United Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on THE TEAMS OF THE UNITED RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP
Following this morning’s announcement, the United Rugby Championship are excited to showcase the very best rugby, north and south. To learn more about our 16 powerhouse clubs, see below. South Africa Vodacom Bulls Home ground: Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria...
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Jun 14, 21 •
1377 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14, International, National, Rainbow Cup, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls Traveling squad to Italy
The Vodacom Bulls have announced an exciting traveling squad, to embark on their inaugural quest to Italy to be crowned Pro Rugby Rainbow Cup Champions. The 28-man #TrueToTheBlue travelling party will be headlined by new captain Marcell Coetzee and is made up...
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Jun 11, 21 •
1049 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14, National, Rainbow Cup, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Emirates Lions v DHL Stormers cancelled
The PRO14 Rainbow Cup SA match between the Emirates Lions and DHL Stormers, scheduled for Cape Town Stadium on Saturday, has been cancelled in line with COVID-19 protocols. The decision was taken as part of prescribed precautions advised by the National...
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Jun 10, 21 •
1277 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14, National, Rainbow Cup, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Swanepoel ‘slots’ in for Vodacom Bulls
Vodacom Bulls Director of Rugby Jake White continues to test combinations and positions, with Ruan Nortje shifting to blindside flank opening up space for lock Janko Swanepoel to start in the engine room against the Cell C Sharks at Jonsson Kings Park on...
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Jun 3, 21 •
1214 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14, National, Rainbow Cup, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on A Fresh Emirates Lions Team to play the Cell C Sharks
Fresh after a bye week the Emirates Lions head into their Pro14 Rainbow Cup SA match against the Cell C Sharks at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday, 5 June. In keeping with the theme of consistency, coach Ivan van Rooyen opted for the same match 23 bar Manuel...
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Jun 3, 21 •
1081 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14, National, Rainbow Cup, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Specman starts for DHL Stormers
Rosko Specman will start on the wing on one of four changes to the DHL Stormers starting line-up for their PRO14 Rainbow Cup SA clash with the Vodacom Bulls on Friday. There are two changes to the backline and two to the forward pack for the North-South...
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Jun 3, 21 •
1238 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14, National, Rainbow Cup, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Cell C Sharks to play in the Lions den
Emirates Lions vs. Cell C Sharks Date: Saturday, 05th June 2021 Time: 16h00 Venue: Emirates Airline Park, Johannesburg Referee: Stuart Berry Assistant Referees: tbc Television Match Official: tbc An intriguing tussle awaits fans as the Cell C Sharks and...
