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Feb 14, 21 •
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Comments Off on Kolisi parts ways with WP Rugby after 11-year journey
Siya Kolisi is set to part ways with Western Province Rugby after an 11-year journey, which has spanned his entire professional rugby career to date. Kolisi signed with Western Province Rugby straight out of school, learning his trade at the Western Province...
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Feb 12, 21 •
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Comments Off on Preparation fixtures announced to kick off 2021
SA Rugby announced the kick-off of the 2021 season with a number of preparation fixtures for eight provincial teams as national planning focuses on entry to the international Rainbow Cup and the Springboks’ forthcoming Test season, starting with the series...
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Feb 11, 21 •
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Comments Off on SA Rugby confirms resumption of non-contact training for schools and amateur rugby
SA Rugby has approved the resumption of non-contact training for all amateur rugby – schools, clubs and associations – within specific safety conditions required by the current COVID-19 pandemic. The decision was taken in view of the recent easing of...
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Feb 11, 21 •
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Comments Off on Eighteen players nominated for BrightRock Players Choice Awards 2020
Opponents come in all shapes and sizes. Some are stronger, some are faster, and some are meaner than others. But last year, every player, no matter their team or position, faced an opponent like never before. An opponent that changed the conditions, that...
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Feb 10, 21 •
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Comments Off on New flyhalf, Brandon Thomson
Free State Rugby is delighted to announce the signing of a new flyhalf, Brandon Thomson. The 25-year-old former Junior Springbok, Brandon Thomson, is the latest player to pen a deal with the Toyota Cheetahs. Thomson, who hails from Mpumalanga joins the Toyota...
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Feb 10, 21 •
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Comments Off on Blitzbok believes in bouncing back better
‘It’s not how hard you fall, but how quickly you get up’ is a well-used slogan in sport and for Muller du Plessis, this is true in many ways. The 21-year-old Springbok Sevens player, who has had to endure some unfortunate injuries during crucial stages...
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Feb 8, 21 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Cheetah squad for 2021
New players in the Cheetah family: Alulutho Tshakweni, Jean Droste, Schalk Ferreira and Rynier Bernardo Toyota Cheetah squad for 2021 With the 2020/21 Currie Cup something of the past, everyone anxiously awaits the announcement of the next local rugby...
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Feb 6, 21 •
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Comments Off on COACHING ROLE FOR JP PIETERSEN
JP Pietersen has called time on an illustrious rugby playing career that has spanned 16 years. Having played over 180 games for the Cell C Sharks, being capped 70 times for the Springboks, including a Rugby World Cup winners medal, he bows out having achieved...
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Feb 5, 21 •
892 Views •
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Comments Off on Sticking to the basics key for Du Preez and Blitzboks
A year ago, Branco du Preez etched his name into the Blitzboks and HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series history books when he assisted South Africa to a historic come-from-behind win over Fiji. His exploits in Los Angeles saw him first score a try and then kick a...
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Feb 5, 21 •
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Comments Off on BLK SPORT AND TOYOTA CHEETAHS ANNOUNCE LONG-TERM PARTNERSHIP
BLK Sport is proud to announce a long-term agreement which sees them named as the official technical partner of the Toyota Cheetahs. As part of the partnership, BLK Sport will supply the Free State franchise with high-performance match kit, training and...
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Feb 4, 21 •
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Comments Off on Personal Letter from Coach Jake White
Dear #BullsFamily24, To start with, you would notice that I have addressed this letter to ‘#BullsFamily24’. We’ve been saying it for many years now, as a supporter of the Vodacom Bulls you are part of OUR FAMILY… a family 2,4 million strong. You would...
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Feb 4, 21 •
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Comments Off on CARLING CURRIE CUP REWARDS ALL TEAMS AS THE VODACOM BULLS ARE CROWNED CHAMPIONS
THE VODACOM BULLS CROWNED CHAMPIONS IN CARLING BLACK LABEL’S INAUGAURAL YEAR AS TITLE SPONSOR In a year where global sports and entertainment was hard-hit by restrictions due to COVID19, South Africa’s leading beer brand partnered with SA Rugby as title...
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Feb 3, 21 •
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Comments Off on Bok Women embrace support from Springbok coaches
Springbok Women’s captain Nolusindiso Booi embraced the support for her team following a visit by Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber and scrum coach Daan Human on Tuesday as they continue their preparation for the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand. Nienaber...
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Feb 1, 21 •
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Comments Off on Coetzee released early to join Bath
DHL Western Province loose forward Jaco Coetzee has been released early from his contract and will join Bath after signing a deal with the English Premiership team. The former SA Schools captain moved to Cape Town straight after school and attended the...
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Jan 31, 21 •
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Comments Off on Carling Currie Cup Review – The Final
The Vodacom Bulls won the Carling Currie Cup for the first time since 2009 when they defeated the Cell C Sharks in a dramatic and nail-biting final at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday, which only ended after a weather-enforced suspension in play and 20...
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Jan 29, 21 •
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Comments Off on Schalk Ferreira becomes a Toyota Cheetah
The seasoned campaigner, Schalk Ferreira, has joined the Toyota Cheetahs on a two-year deal. Ferreira will link up with the Toyota Cheetahs just days before his 37th birthday, but despite his age, the prop will bring a lot to the Cheetahs, especially...
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Jan 29, 21 •
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Comments Off on Blitzboks to keep pushing for that perfect game
Despite the lack of game time in the last year, the Springbok Sevens squad can ill afford one sub-standard training session as it could come back to bite them at a vital stage when the season finally resumes. That is the firm belief of Blitzboks captain,...
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Jan 29, 21 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Women to face France in RWC opener
The Springbok Women will hit the ground running at the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand in September after being drawn to face France in their opening match in Auckland. The team will play the French, who are currently in fourth place on the Women’s World...
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Jan 29, 21 •
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Comments Off on SANZAAR Announces New Leadership Team
Following its first meeting of 2021 the SANZAAR Executive Committee (Exco) has announced the appointment of Marcelo Rodriguez of the Argentina Rugby Union (UAR) as its Chairman. Furthermore, SANZAAR has appointed Brendan Morris, currently the Chief Operating...
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Jan 28, 21 •
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Comments Off on Carling Currie Cup Preview – Final
Every inch will count when the Vodacom Bulls and Cell C Sharks cross paths in the Carling Currie Cup final in Pretoria on Saturday in what promises to be an epic battle. Both teams will enter the match – which will be broadcast live on SuperSport at 15h00...
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Jan 28, 21 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls look to experience for final
Vodacom Bulls Director of Rugby, Jake White, has named a match day squad jam packed with experience while keeping consistency in the team’s selection ahead of their Carling Currie Cup final clash against the Cell C Sharks at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday,...
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Jan 28, 21 •
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Comments Off on Cell C Sharks Team named for Carling Currie Cup Final
Vodacom Bulls vs. Cell C SharksDate: Saturday, 30th January 2021Time: 15h00Venue: Loftus Versfeld, PretoriaReferee: Jaco PeyperAssistant Referees: AJ Jacobs, Griffin ColbyTelevision Match Official: Marius van der Westhuizen The Cell C Sharks will take on the...
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Jan 27, 21 •
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Comments Off on New players joining the Toyota Cheetahs
The Toyota Cheetahs is delighted to welcome three new players to the Cheetah family when training resumes on 3 February. The 29-year-old lock, Rynier Bernardo, will be making a return to the Toyota Cheetahs following a stint abroad with the Canon Eagles in...
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Jan 25, 21 •
874 Views •
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Comments Off on Peyper to referee fifth Carling Currie Cup final
Jaco Peyper will join a select group of referees who have taken charge of five Carling Currie Cup finals on Saturday when the Vodacom Bulls welcome the Cell C Sharks to Pretoria for the grand finale of South Africa’s flagship domestic competition. The...
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Jan 24, 21 •
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Comments Off on Carling Currie Cup Review – Semi-finals
• Vodacom Bulls book Carling Currie Cup home final • Cell C Sharks edge DHL WP in Cape Town The Vodacom Bulls will host the Cell C Sharks in the first Carling Currie Cup final at Loftus Versfeld since 2009 after the teams held their nerve in testing...
