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Jan 25, 24 •
274 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Vodacom URC returns with crucial Gauteng derby
The Vodacom United Rugby Championship will spring back into action this weekend after two weeks of European rugby with a massive local derby between the Vodacom Bulls and Emirates Lions in Pretoria, where a place in the top eight is at stake. It may be the...
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Jan 22, 24 •
305 Views •
EPCR Challenge Cup, General News, International, Investec Champions Cup, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on All five SA teams qualify for European playoffs
It was a rewarding weekend for the South African teams as all five sides qualified for the Round of 16 in the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup, with the Vodacom Bulls, DHL Stormers and Hollywoodbets Sharks all earning the right to host their...
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Jan 15, 24 •
323 Views •
EPCR Challenge Cup, General News, Heineken Champions Cup, Heineken Cup, International, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Good weekend for Bulls, Stormers and Sharks in Europe
The Vodacom Bulls and DHL Stormers produced impressive performances over the weekend for an encouraging double for the South African teams in the Investec Champions Cup, while the Hollywoodbets Sharks were the only local team to win their EPCR Challenge Cup...
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Jan 12, 24 •
344 Views •
General News, Heineken Champions Cup, Heineken Cup, International, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on VODACOM BULLS MAKE INTENTIONS CLEAR AHEAD OF BRISTOL CLASH
The Vodacom Bulls have made their intentions clear ahead of their clash with the Bristol Bears at Ashton Gate on Saturday afternoon. The Tshwane-based outfit, mentored by Jake White, have set their eyes on a victory in the city that straddles the River Avon...
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Jan 12, 24 •
368 Views •
EPCR Challenge Cup, General News, International, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs gears up for a historic match in Amsterdam
The Toyota Cheetahs arrived in Amsterdam on Tuesday and they look forward to a historic game as this will mark the first time for the Toyota Cheetahs to play in the Netherlands. The match at the sold-out NRCA Stadium at kicks off at 15:00 (SA time) on Sunday...
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Jan 12, 24 •
368 Views •
EPCR Challenge Cup, General News, International, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Hollywoodbets Sharks host Oyonnax Rugby
The Hollywoodbets Sharks host Oyonnax Rugby at Hollywoodbets Kings Park in a round three EPCR Challenge clash on Saturday afternoon, looking to maintain a strong position in the tournament. The Durban side is second on Pool 1 while the French team languish at...
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Jan 12, 24 •
330 Views •
General News, Heineken Champions Cup, Heineken Cup, International, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Backline shuffle for DHL Stormers
There are a few changes to the DHL Stormers backline and just one in the forward pack for the Investec Champions Cup encounter with Sale Sharks at DHL Stadium on Saturday. The Round Three match kicks off at 19h30 (SAST) on Saturday, with tickets available...
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Jan 12, 24 •
242 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on ROUND 9 JUKSKEI DERBY FIXTURE MOVED TO EARLIER TIMESLOT
The kick-off time for the round 9 Jukskei Derby scheduled for Saturday 27 January has been moved to an earlier time slot. The 2023/24 Vodacom United Rugby Championship encounter between the Vodacom Bulls and the Emirates Lions, at Loftus Versfeld will now...
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Jan 11, 24 •
322 Views •
EPCR Challenge Cup, General News, Heineken Champions Cup, International, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SA teams look to strengthen positions in European competitions
The South African teams in the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup will look to strengthen their positions in the respective competitions in the third and penultimate round of pool matches this weekend, which will be vital in their quest to advance...
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Nov 23, 23 •
315 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Harris leads DHL Stormers in milestone match
Prop Brok Harris will captain the DHL Stormers in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship match against Cardiff on Friday, which will see him bring up 400 senior professional caps. The DHL Stormers end their four-match tour at Cardiff Arms Park on Friday night,...
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Nov 23, 23 •
327 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SA teams look to bounce back in the Vodacom URC
After last weekend’s ignominious record of zero from four, the South African sides will be hard pressed on getting back to winning ways in the sixth round of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship this weekend. With the Vodacom Bulls and Emirates Lions back...
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Nov 6, 23 •
477 Views •
General News, International, National, Rugby World Cup, Rugby World Cup News, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Kolisi thanks South Africa for passionate support
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi expressed his sincere gratitude to South Africa’s passionate rugby supporters on behalf of the national team on Monday after they concluded their four-day trophy tour, saying they witnessed a “united nation” in the last few...
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Nov 6, 23 •
352 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls impress in Vodacom URC third round
The Vodacom Bulls delivered a strong performance in Italy to move back into the top four of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, but the three other South African teams found the going tough on the road in the Northern Hemisphere. The DHL Stormers and...
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Oct 31, 23 •
336 Views •
Currie Cup, General News, International, South Africa, South Africa, United Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on RAM JOINS THE VODACOM BULLS FAMILY
The Vodacom Bulls family is delighted to welcome amongst its ranks RAM Hand-To-Hand Couriers as the official logistics partner of the club. RAM, one of South Africa’s leading courier and logistics service providers with more than 40 hubs across South...
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Oct 30, 23 •
386 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on DHL Stormers touring squad heads north
A 29-man DHL Stormers touring squad has left Cape Town for a tough four-match Vodacom United Rugby Championship tour up north. They will face Glasgow Warriors, Benetton Treviso, Munster and Cardiff on consecutive weekends over the next month. With two...
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Oct 30, 23 •
348 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on DHL Stormers fly SA flag on a tough weekend in the Vodacom URC
The DHL Stormers were the only South African side to come away with a victory in the second round of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship this weekend, as the Emirates Lions, Hollywoodbets Sharks and Vodacom Bulls all came up short in the Northern...
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Oct 30, 23 •
423 Views •
Europe, General News, International, National, New Zealand, Rugby World Cup, Rugby World Cup News, South Africa, Springboks, World Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Ardie Savea named World Rugby Men’s 15s Player of the Year
Ardie Savea has been named World Rugby Men’s 15s Player of the Year in partnership with Mastercard at the 2023 World Rugby Awards at the Opéra Garnier in Paris. Savea’s award came just hours after the All Blacks loss to South Africa in the Rugby World...
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Oct 27, 23 •
341 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Three SA teams hit the road as Vodacom URC picks up pace
The DHL Stormers will be looking to build on their strong start to the third season of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship when they host Scarlets on Saturday – the only game in South Africa with the Hollywoodbets Sharks, Emirates Lions and Vodacom Bulls...
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Oct 26, 23 •
404 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on All Blacks named for Rugby World Cup final against South Africa
All Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Jason Ryan and Joe Schmidt have named the team to play the final of the Rugby World Cup in Paris. With 1387 Test caps, this is the All Blacks’ most experienced team to play a Rugby World Cup final. “It is an honour to fly...
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Oct 26, 23 •
439 Views •
General News, International, National, Rugby World Cup, Rugby World Cup News, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks, World Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Nienaber, Etzebeth, Libbok nominated for World Rugby awards
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber, centurion lock Eben Etzebeth and flyhalf Manie Libbok are among a top-class list of nominees for the 2023 World Rugby Awards, which will be presented at the Opéra Garnier in Paris on Sunday, 29 October – a day after...
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Oct 26, 23 •
410 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Nienaber recalls record-breaking 2019 RWC final halfback duo for NZ showdown
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber made only two changes to his starting team for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final, recalling the 2019 final halfback pairing of Handré Pollard and Faf de Klerk to the run-on side, making them the most capped nine-and-ten...
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Oct 25, 23 •
425 Views •
Europe, General News, International, National, Rugby World Cup, Rugby World Cup News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on ENGLAND TEAM TO PLAY ARGENTINA
England men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named his team to play Argentina in the Bronze Final of the Rugby World Cup 2023 at Stade de France on Friday night (kick-off 9pm CEST, 8pm BST live on ITV Sport). Owen Farrell will captain a starting XV with...
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Oct 23, 23 •
355 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on DHL Stormers and Vodacom Bulls off to a perfect start
The DHL Stormers and Vodacom Bulls started the new Vodacom United Rugby Championship season on a perfect note with bonus-point victories in Gauteng on the weekend. The Emirates Lions refused to give up in their local derby against the Capetonians and left the...
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Oct 19, 23 •
423 Views •
Europe, General News, International, National, Rugby World Cup, Rugby World Cup News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on ENGLAND TEAM TO PLAY SOUTH AFRICA
England men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named his team to play South Africa in the semi-finals of the Rugby World Cup 2023 at Stade de France (kick-off 9pm CEST, 8pm BST live on ITV Sport) on Saturday. Owen Farrell will captain a starting XV with three...
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Oct 19, 23 •
416 Views •
General News, International, National, Rugby World Cup, Rugby World Cup News, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Nienaber names unchanged team for England showdown
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber showed faith in his match-winning Rugby World Cup quarter-final squad by retaining the same starting XV and replacements’ bench for Saturday’s semi-final against England at the Stade de France in Paris. The selection is...
