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May 29, 20 •
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Comments Off on Reuniting another set of Kriel brothers
The Vodacom Bulls will be reuniting another set of Kriel brothers at Loftus, as we confirm the signing of exciting fullback David Kriel who joins the #BullsFamily from the DHL Stormers. He will link up with his younger brother Richard and the rest of the team...
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May 29, 20 •
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Comments Off on #BullsFamily bid Libbok farewell
The Vodacom Bulls confirm that flyhalf Manie Libbok has decided to continue his career in Durban with the Cell C Sharks after five years of dedicated service to the #BullsFamily. Libbok, who can also play at fullback and has dabbled on the wing and centre,...
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May 29, 20 •
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Comments Off on Top Cape Town sports teams in Esports competition
The DHL Stormers, Cape Cobras and Cape Town City FC are set to play in the EsportSA #3teams1city Super Challenge commencing in June. Events have been cancelled and seasons suspended. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused the most significant disruption to the...
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May 29, 20 •
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Comments Off on Farah Palmer Cup to kick off in 2020 as season confirmed
A full 13-team Farah Palmer Cup has today been confirmed by New Zealand Rugby (NZR), with the season to kick off in August. In a move to further delight rugby fans, the country’s best women players will be on show across a nine-week season, set to feature...
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May 27, 20 •
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Comments Off on FORCE ACCEPTS RUGBY AUSTRALIA INVITE FOR 2020 COMPETITION
The Western Force has agreed to an offer from Rugby Australia to play in a proposed one-off, domestic-based competition this year. Accepting the invitation, Force owner Dr Andrew Forrest AO reiterated his desire to see rugby return to a position of sporting...
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May 27, 20 •
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Comments Off on Louis van der Westhuizen headed to the Toyota Cheetahs
The hooker, Louis van der Westhuizen will be joining the Toyota Cheetahs on a one-year contract. The 25-year-old Namibian international who is affectionately known as Chucky previously captained the North-West University Pukke in the Varsity Cup, and he also...
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May 27, 20 •
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Comments Off on White adds Breakdown Specialist to new coaching setup
Vodacom Bulls Director of Rugby, Jake White, today confirmed his much anticipated senior coaching group, after what may best be described as an overhaul of the BLOU MASJIEN since his induction into the role in March earlier this year. White heads up the...
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May 26, 20 •
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Comments Off on Ismaiel returns to Loftus Versfeld
The Vodacom Bulls are delighted to announce the return of one of Loftus’ favourite sons as the quickfire Travis Ismaiel returns to Pretoria after a short stint with Harlequins in the English Premiership. Ismaiel needs no introduction to the #BullsFamily...
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May 26, 20 •
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Comments Off on Schalk Erasmus joins #BullsFamily
The Vodacom Bulls are excited to announce that DHL Western Province hooker, Schalk Erasmus, will make the move to Pretoria as of June 2020 or as soon as travel restrictions allow. He signed a three-year contract that will see him at Loftus Versfeld until...
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May 25, 20 •
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Comments Off on Rassie Erasmus joins SA Rugby’s fight to alleviate hunger
Director of Rugby, Rassie Erasmus, is all in with SA Rugby’s #StrongerTogether for R32-12campaign, which is aimed at raising funds to feed those in need during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, while a unique new prize was added to the collection. SA Rugby...
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May 22, 20 •
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Comments Off on Winter is here!
Experienced forwards coach, Russell Winter, will join the Vodacom Bulls as one of the Directors of Rugby, Jake White’s assistant coaches as the #BullsFamily continues to build an experienced and talent laden player and management group. Winter enjoyed a...
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May 21, 20 •
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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 •
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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 •
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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 •
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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 •
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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 •
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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 15, 20 •
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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 •
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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 •
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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 •
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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 •
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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 •
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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 •
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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 •
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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,...
