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Apr 21, 22 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Arries ready to inspire
It is not often that you hear of someone crediting the game of rugby as a reason for her successful studies, but for Alicia Arries, whose rise through the rugby ranks is comparable to that of Springbok and Blitzbok speedster Cheslin Kolbe, that was exactly...
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Apr 21, 22 •
748 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Two changes to DHL Stormers forward pack
There are just two changes to the DHL Stormers starting line-up for their Vodacom United Rugby Championship encounter with Glasgow Warriors at DHL Stadium on Friday. The DHL Stormers will be looking to make it seven consecutive home wins when they host the...
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Apr 14, 22 •
786 Views •
Currie Cup, General News, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Vermaak comes in for DHL WP
Ali Vermaak will start at loosehead prop in the only change to the DHL Western Province team to take on the Toyota Cheetahs at DHL Stadium on Friday. The inclusion of the experienced Vermaak is the only change to the matchday squad for the Carling Currie Cup...
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Apr 13, 22 •
723 Views •
Currie Cup, Currie Cup Results, General News, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Cancellation of Carling Currie Cup match in Durban
The Carling Currie Cup Premier Division match between the Cell C Sharks and the Vodacom Bulls, scheduled to take place in Durban on Saturday afternoon, has been cancelled. Due to the heavy flooding in KwaZulu-Natal and the considerable loss of life and...
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Apr 12, 22 •
875 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Nienaber satisfied as Springboks wrap up Durban alignment camp
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber expressed his satisfaction as a group of players wrapped up their first alignment camp in Durban on Tuesday, saying they achieved the goals set out as they step up preparations for the international season which starts with...
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Apr 11, 22 •
1018 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, National, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Murphy, Van Wyk and Williams to join Blitzboks in Vancouver
James Murphy, Shaun Williams and Shilton van Wyk have been called into the Springbok Sevens squad for the HSBC Canada Sevens tournament, to be played at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver this weekend, the sixth tournament of the 2022 HSBC World Rugby Sevens...
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Apr 11, 22 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls sign prop Dylan Smith
The Vodacom Bulls are thrilled to have secured the services of prop, Dylan Smith. On Monday, the Tshwane-based side confirmed that the 28-year-old front-rower would be joining the side on a three-year deal which will begin on July 1 until the end of June...
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Apr 7, 22 •
1697 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, National, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, South Africa, South Africa •
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Comments Off on Brown ‘very, very keen’ to make Blitzbok return
The challenges he’s had to overcome to become a Springbok Sevens player in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series are well documented; however, it was not only the resilience Ronald Brown showed to compete at the highest level that gripped those who saw him...
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Apr 7, 22 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Springbok season starts with two alignment camps
The Springboks will get their preparations for a testing international season underway on Sunday as head coach Jacques Nienaber and his management team host the first of two alignment camps. The first camp will take place in Durban from Sunday 10 to Tuesday...
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Apr 7, 22 •
868 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Cell C Sharks host the Emirates Lions at Hollywoodbets Kings Park
After a number of matches against foreign opposition in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, it’s time for local action when the Cell C Sharks host the Emirates Lions at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on Saturday afternoon. Successful teams are those that enjoy...
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Apr 6, 22 •
1548 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, National, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Soyizwapi is smiling in Singapore
A few Springbok Sevens players arrived in Singapore on Monday on their maiden voyage to the HSBC Singapore Sevens and even for some of the more experienced players, April 2019 is still fresh in their memories, even though it was two years ago. That was the...
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Apr 6, 22 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Four changes for DHL Stormers
There are four changes to the DHL Stormers starting line-up to face the Vodacom Bulls at DHL Stadium on Saturday. The Vodacom United Rugby Championship encounter kicks off at 14h00 on Saturday, with tickets available from Ticketpro from R50 each. There are...
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Apr 5, 22 •
631 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Louw to remain with Vodacom Bulls until 2027
One of the Vodacom Bulls’ most exciting talents, Elrigh Louw, has expressed his commitment to the side with a contract extension that will see him remain at Loftus Versfeld until 2027. The Vodacom Bulls are excited to confirm the landmark signing which sees...
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Apr 5, 22 •
784 Views •
Currie Cup, General News, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Steyn to lead Vodacom Bulls against DHL WP in Carling Currie Cup clash
Morne Steyn will lead the Vodacom Bulls team that will take on DHL Western Province in a crucial Carling Currie Cup match at Loftus Versfeld on Wednesday night. The experienced former Springbok flyhalf will captain an exciting Vodacom Bulls team that will...
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Apr 5, 22 •
972 Views •
Currie Cup, General News, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Cell C Sharks travelling to Kimberley
The return leg of the Carling Currie Cup kicks off this week with the Cell C Sharks travelling to Kimberley to take on the Windhoek Draught Griquas in their second-round match on Wednesday afternoon. After a tightly-contested opening round 24-23 victory over...
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Apr 5, 22 •
1008 Views •
Currie Cup, General News, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on De Jongh returns for DHL WP
Juan de Jongh will make his return from injury for DHL Western Province in the Carling Currie Cup encounter with the Vodacom Bulls at Loftus Versfeld on Wednesday. The experienced centre comes straight into the starting line-up for the North-South clash,...
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Apr 5, 22 •
787 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Contract extension and new players
Free State Rugby is delighted to announce that several stalwarts in the Toyota Cheetah frontline have extended their contracts. They are Louis van der Westhuizen (hooker), Victor Sekete (lock), Gideon van der Merwe (flanker), Jeandre Rudolph (flanker). From...
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Apr 1, 22 •
695 Views •
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Comments Off on Dobela on debut as Brown returns for Blitzboks
Former Junior Springbok flyhalf Lubabalo Dobela will make his HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series debut in Singapore next weekend after being named in the Blitzboks squad for the fifth tournament of the 2022 season. The former Toyota Cheetahs player, who turns 24...
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Apr 1, 22 •
759 Views •
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Comments Off on Mornay Smith starts in Vodacom URC clash against dangerous Ulster side
The Vodacom Bulls have made three changes to their starting team that will take on Ulster Rugby in a Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. Tighthead prop, Mornay Smith, will make a return to the starting XV after being on the...
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Apr 1, 22 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Four changes for DHL Stormers against Ospreys
There are four changes to the DHL Stormers starting line-up for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship encounter with Ospreys at DHL Stadium on Saturday. Captain Steven Kitshoff’s team will be looking to make it five consecutive home wins when they take...
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Mar 30, 22 •
805 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Cell C Sharks to host the Dragons from Wales
The Cell C Sharks host the Dragons from Wales on Friday night at Hollywoodbets Kings Park in a crucial Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash. Cell C Sharks head coach Sean Everitt has the luxury of freshening up the pack after the sterling work they have...
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Mar 29, 22 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on High intensity expected against Ulster, believes Tambwe
The Vodacom United Rugby Championship match against Ulster Rugby on Saturday will prove to be an important path for the Vodacom Bulls’ ambitions of reaching the playoff stages of the competition, believes winger, Madosh Tambwe. Tambwe, who has been one of...
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Mar 29, 22 •
711 Views •
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Comments Off on Further improvement on the cards for Bok Women
The fruits from a two-week rugby intensive camp will come into practice again for the Springbok Women on Wednesday as they tackle the Cape Peninsula University of Technology in a live session at City Park which will provide the squad another opportunity to...
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Mar 29, 22 •
6212 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on BBRU TO HOST FESTIVAL OF RUGBY
The World Sports Betting Easter Festival will take place in Pretoria from 14 to 18 April 2022 and promises to be a celebration of club rugby. The festival forms part of Harlequin Rugby Club’s 120th anniversary. The leading Blue Bulls Rugby Union clubs will...
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Mar 29, 22 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on #Loftus25K R25 tickets for Vodacom Bulls v Ulster clash at Loftus
Vodacom Bulls director of rugby, Jake White, was summoned to the CEO’s office on Tuesday morning after committing to a ticket price drop for his side’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship match against Irish giants, Ulster Rugby, at Loftus Versfeld on...
