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Feb 3, 22 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on ‘New standards’ set for Vodacom Bulls ahead of Emirates Lions clash
Another bruising encounter can be expected when the Vodacom Bulls take on the Emirates Lions on Saturday in the return game of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship. This time Loftus Versfeld will be the battlefield as the home side will look to repeat their...
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Feb 3, 22 •
903 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Gallagher Chiefs named and ready for pre-season clash against Moana Pasifika
The Gallagher Chiefs will head north to Mount Smart Stadium for their pre-season clash against the newly formed Moana Pasifika on Friday, February 4. As hosts, Moana Pasifika have dedicated the pre-season game towards raising funds for the ‘Ofa Atu Tonga’...
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Feb 3, 22 •
879 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on NIC BERRY NAMED 2021 ROGER VANDERFIELD FEDEX REFEREE OF THE YEAR
Nic Berry has today been confirmed as the 2021 recipient of the Roger Vanderfield FedEx Referee of the Year award. Named in honour of Roger Vanderfield AO OBE, the Referee of the Year is selected from Australian Rugby’s national referees as the person who...
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Feb 2, 22 •
2060 Views •
General News, International, IRB World Cup Sevens, National, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on JC Le Roux joins Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 commercial family
World Rugby confirmed on Wednesday that well-known South African sparkling wine brand JC Le Roux will be an Official Supplier of Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022, which will take place from 9-11 September in Cape Town. JC Le Roux joins the expanding commercial...
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Feb 2, 22 •
1181 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on AEG WELCOMES SA RUGBY ICON, ‘BEAST’, AS AMBASSADOR
Amid a home improvement boom, the global household appliance company plans to strengthen its ambition to become one of South Africa’s most desirable and distinctive brands in the home space. Premium home and kitchen appliance brand, AEG, has announced an...
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Feb 2, 22 •
925 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National, New Zealand, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on New Zealand Rugby to relocate Super Rugby Pacific teams to Queenstown
The Six New Zealand based squads will move to Queenstown this weekendMatches to be played at Wakatipu and Invercargill for three to four weeksRelocation will not affect match dates for the Super Rugby Pacific draw New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has made the decision...
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Feb 2, 22 •
787 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Richelieu Brandy part of Vodacom Bulls squad
The Vodacom Bulls are delighted to have respected and classic brand, Richelieu Brandy, as the squad’s Player 24. Like the Vodacom Bulls, Richelieu Brandy is an internationally recognised brand, rich in history and tradition, and with its roots deeply...
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Feb 1, 22 •
795 Views •
Currie Cup, General News, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs will be travelling north to face the Vodacom Bulls
The Toyota Cheetahs will be travelling north to face the Vodacom Bulls on Wednesday, 2 February at 17:45 in Pretoria. The action will be live on SuperSport. “We have a really good backline and we’ve worked hard on the set-piece during the last two weeks....
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Feb 1, 22 •
1046 Views •
Currie Cup, General News, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Swiel leads DHL WP in Durban
Flyhalf Tim Swiel will captain DHL Western Province in their Carling Currie Cup encounter with the Cell C Sharks in Durban on Wednesday. Following a week’s break, DHL Western Province play their first away match of the campaign at 20h00 on Wednesday....
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Feb 1, 22 •
624 Views •
Currie Cup, General News, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Tough Carling Currie Cup clash expected against Toyota Cheetahs
An exciting Vodacom Bulls side will take on the Toyota Cheetahs in a Carling Currie Cup encounter at Loftus Versfeld on Wednesday night. Vodacom Bulls’ Carling Currie Cup head coach, Gert Smal, has selected a team with a balance of youth and experience...
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Feb 1, 22 •
730 Views •
Currie Cup, General News, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Cell C Sharks welcome DHL Western Province to Hollywoodbets Kings Park
The KZN-Western Cape rugby rivalry continues when the Cell C Sharks welcome DHL Western Province to Hollywoodbets Kings Park on Wednesday evening for an enticing Carling Currie Cup coastal derby. Both sides have one win apiece, although Province have played...
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Jan 31, 22 •
1671 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, National, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Powell applauds Blitzboks’ courage and endeavour
Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell applauded the effort of his squad on Sunday night, when they beat Australia by 33-7 in the final of the HSBC Spain Sevens in Seville. The victory over the Australians saw the Blitzboks claim a sixth consecutive HSBC World...
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Jan 31, 22 •
773 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on FRENZY IN THE SHARK TANK AS OAKLEY AND THE SHARKS JOIN FORCES
The leader in sports performance eyewear, Oakley is teaming up with one of the country’s most beloved and formidable provincial teams to bring you a match up made in rugby heaven. Today, Oakley South Africa announced a partnership with one of the...
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Jan 28, 22 •
836 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Canan shoots into Vodacom URC action
Canan Moodie will be the latest Vodacom Bulls player to make his Vodacom United Rugby Championship debut when the side takes on cross-Jukskei rivals, Emirates Lions, in Johannesburg on Saturday. The 19-year-old, who was vice-captain of the Vodacom Bulls...
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Jan 28, 22 •
914 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on DHL Stormers forced to change for Durban trip
There are two injury-enforced changed to the DHL Stormers forward pack for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship encounter with the Cell C Sharks in Durban on Saturday. There are three changes in total to the starting line-up that did duty last week in...
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Jan 28, 22 •
1443 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on PATERSON RETURNS AS AUSTRALIAN MEN’S SEVENS PREPARE FOR SEVILLE
Henry Paterson has returned to the Australian Men’s Sevens side as they look to build on their 2022 performances in Spain. Paterson marks the only change to John Manenti’s side as the young team continues to focus on building consistency throughout their...
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Jan 27, 22 •
762 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Cell C Sharks team named to take on the DHL Stormers at Hollywoodbets Kings Park
The Cell C Sharks team named to take on the DHL Stormers at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on Saturday shows just two changes to the side that defeated the Emirates Lions last week. Being able to select an almost identical side regularly allows for great continuity...
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Jan 27, 22 •
2017 Views •
General News, International, IRB World Cup Sevens, National, Sevens Rugby, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Klipdrift announced as Official Sponsor of Rugby World Cup Sevens
World Rugby announced on Thursday that iconic South African brandy Klipdrift will be an Official Sponsor of Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022, which will be hosted in Cape Town from 9-11 September, 2022. Klipdrift joins the expanding World Rugby commercial family...
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Jan 27, 22 •
4076 Views •
BabyBoks U20, Blitz Bokke, General News, Junior Rugby, National, Sevens Rugby, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks, Womens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Kolisi scoops top SA Rugby Award for 2021
Siya Kolisi is the SA Rugby Player of the Year for 2021, after the popular Springbok captain garnered the most votes for his performances during a tough season, while the exciting Aphelele Fassi underlined his great potential by winning the Young Player of...
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Jan 27, 22 •
858 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Van Rooyen wary of “aggressive” Emirates Lions
The Vodacom Bulls are bracing themselves for another tough Vodacom United Rugby Championship encounter when they face the Emirates Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday. The cross-Jukskei rivalry will be reignited as the two sides come face-to-face for the first...
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Jan 27, 22 •
1123 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Liam Wright and Tate McDermott to co-captain the Queensland Reds in 2022
Liam Wright and Tate McDermott will lead the Queensland Reds into a new era of Rugby after the duo were confirmed as Queensland’s co-captains for the inaugural Super Rugby Pacific competition. After debuting alongside each other in 2018, 23-year-old...
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Jan 27, 22 •
846 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Teams in Black kick off the year with new playing and training kit
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has revealed new playing and training kit for its Teams in Black to mark the start of its six-year partnerships with Global Partner ALTRAD and Performance Partner INEOS. Designed and tested by NZR’s Principal Partner adidas, the...
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Jan 26, 22 •
1668 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, National, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Keep contributing and rewards will follow – Human
There are few things more rewarding on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series than to finish a tournament on the top step of the podium, with a gold medal around your neck and fireworks going off in the background, and for Springbok Sevens flyhalf Dewald Human,...
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Jan 25, 22 •
688 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Derby weekend was just what SA’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship teams needed, says Skinstad
This was the Vodacom United Rugby Championship weekend the South African teams have been looking for. That’s the view of former Springbok captain and respected rugby pundit Bob Skinstad who sat in London and watched with absolute delight the South African...
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Jan 24, 22 •
1303 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, National, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Williams to replace injured Soyizwapi in Spain
Springbok Sevens captain Siviwe Soyizwapi has been ruled out of this weekend’s HSBC Spain Sevens tournament at Estadio La Cartuja de Sevilla, and will be replaced by Shaun Williams, who is scheduled to depart to Spain on Monday evening. Soyizwapi got...
