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Dec 12, 19 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Transport and safety get top priority ahead of Vodacom Super Hero Sunday
An integrated security and transport plan will be in place for Vodacom Super Hero Sunday at FNB Stadium on January 19. In confirming its plans yesterday, Stadium Management South Africa, which manages the stadium precinct, announced that a multi-faceted...
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Dec 11, 19 •
5272 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Bok trio stand out at WPRFU awards
The Springbok trio of Pieter-Steph du Toit, Herschel Jantjies and Dillyn Leyds walked away with the top accolades at the WPRFU awards evening held at Kelvin Grove on Tuesday. World Rugby Player of the Year Du Toit was named DHL Forward of the Year, while...
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Dec 4, 19 •
1575 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Soyizwapi hoping to bring it all together
Twice last season Siviwe Soyizwapi – as stand-in captain – took the Blitzboks onto the podium and lifted trophies in Vancouver and Singapore. So, when the winger speaks about “bringing all the parts together”, Soyizwapi is referring to what was done...
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Dec 4, 19 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on CLEAN SWEEP FOR MAPIMPI AT THE SHARKS AWARDS
Cell C Sharks and Springbok try-scoring hero, Makazole Mapimpi, walked away with the coveted awards at the annual Sharks Player of the Year Awards held this evening at Sun Park, Sun Sibaya. At a glittering event attended by players, families, sponsors, fans...
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Dec 4, 19 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Nhleko reflects on SA U19s opening win against Georgia
Junior Springbok assistant coach, Bafana Nhleko – who is serving in the same capacity on the SA Under-19 team’s tour to Georgia – looked back at the positives from their 28-21 victory against the hosts on Monday, and singled out a few areas to work on...
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Dec 4, 19 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Blue Bulls Company honours outstanding performances at 2019 awards
The Blue Bulls Company held their 2019 awards ceremony at the vibrant Altitude roof top Bar in Menlyn on Tuesday, 3 December 2019. The event, which focused on fun and unwinding after another season of hard hitting rugby, was attended by sponsors,...
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Dec 3, 19 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Roux satisfied as SA U19s grind out a win against Georgia
Junior Springbok coach Chean Roux expressed his satisfaction as the SA U19s ground out a morale-boosting 28-21 victory in a hard-fought and physical encounter against Georgia at the Shevardeni Rugby Stadium in Tbilisi on Monday, in what marked the first of...
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Nov 29, 19 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby returns with more Marvel magic in 2020
Inspired by Captain America, Thor, Spider‐Man and Black Panther, South African rugby fields will come to life with more super hero action in 2020 as Vodacom Super Rugby, one of the toughest competitions in the world, continues its collaboration with Marvel....
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Nov 29, 19 •
2166 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on PUMA AND VODACOM BULLS GIVE IT HORNS IN 2020
Official technical partner PUMA has launched the 2020 kit for the Vodacom Bulls and Blue Bulls, which will be worn for both the Vodacom Super Rugby and Currie Cup seasons. The new #GiveItHorns jersey features a repeating pattern of bull heads with...
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Nov 27, 19 •
1474 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, National, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Black Friday goes Green and Gold
Black Friday will go Green and Gold on Friday, 29 November with an unbeatable limited offer for tickets to the opening day of the HSBC Cape Town Sevens, where … #AnythingCanHappen. The Blitzboks and all the other 27 teams will be in action on the opening...
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Nov 27, 19 •
2288 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SA U19s depart for Georgia with clear goals
Junior Springbok assistant coach Bafana Nhleko – who will fulfil that role with the SA Under-19 team departing for Georgia later on Wednesday – said they had set clear goals on what they wanted to achieve from the tour and that they were excited to see...
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Nov 27, 19 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Velleman remains positive despite injury setback at Isuzu Southern Kings
Isuzu Southern Kings loose-forward CJ Velleman remains positive despite his latest injury setback. The 24-year-old highly-rated openside flanker had just returned to full training at the Port Elizabeth-based side from a leg injury when a “freak accident”...
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Nov 27, 19 •
1945 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Crown National spicy new sponsor of WP Rugby
Crown National has joined the Western Province Rugby sponsorship family as associate sponsors of the DHL Stormers and DHL Western Province on a two-year deal. Crown National is one of the leading food ingredient suppliers in South Africa. Their Six Gun Grill...
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Nov 25, 19 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Learnings aplenty await Roux on Georgian adventure
Junior Springbok coach Chean Roux, who will guide the South Africa Under-19 team on a two-match tour to Georgia, said they were looking forward to the challenge in Tbilisi, with the players and coaching staff set to benefit from the experience. From the...
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Nov 22, 19 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls latest signing… Patrice Motsepe
The Blue Bulls Company is excited to welcome our new shareholder Patrice Motsepe to the #BullsFamily.The much talked about and anticipated deal was unanimously concluded on Thursday evening at a meeting held at Loftus Versfeld.The new structure will mean that...
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Nov 13, 19 •
1795 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Mitsubishi Motors SA adds another rugby star to its team
Mitsubishi Motors South Africa has announced that World Cup referee Jaco Peyper will join its team of local rugby brand ambassadors. Peyper, born and bred in Bloemfontein but now based in Bloemfontein, will be driving a Mitsubishi Pajero Sport as of November...
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Nov 13, 19 •
2002 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on TEAM ONE ON-BOARD WITH THE SHARKS
The Sharks (Pty) Ltd are excited to announce a brand new partnership agreement that has been entered into with French company TEAM ONE EVENT, to build international relationships and expand the global reach of the brand. TEAM ONE EVENT, as a sports marketing...
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Nov 11, 19 •
1929 Views •
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Comments Off on Kolisi thanks South Africa for “unbelievable support” on Trophy Tour
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi thanked South Africans from all walks of life for coming out in their hundreds of thousands to congratulate the Boks on winning the Rugby World Cup in the last week. The Springboks arrived home from Japan on Tuesday and visited...
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Nov 10, 19 •
2029 Views •
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Comments Off on Warrior ‘Flo’ calls time on Springbok career
Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok backrow forward, Francois Louw, has called time on an outstanding international career. The 34-year-old made the announcement after capping a ten-year Test journey with a winner’s medal in Saturday’s 32-12 victory over...
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Nov 10, 19 •
1914 Views •
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Comments Off on Springbok Trophy Tour – Cape Town Route for Monday
The fifth and final leg of the Springboks’ RWC Trophy Tour will take place in Cape Town on Monday. The route plan for Cape Town is as follows (all time approximate):• 10h30: Tour starts at City Hall and bus departs along Darling Street• Left onto...
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Nov 8, 19 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Isuzu Southern Kings name team for Ospreys clash
“Cool and experienced” centre, Howard Mnisi, will lead the Isuzu Southern Kings on Saturday when they take on the Ospreys at Liberty Stadium in Swansea. Isuzu Southern Kings interim Head Coach, Robbi Kempson, named his match-day squad of 23 on Friday...
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Nov 8, 19 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Trophy Tour – Eastern Cape routes for the weekend
The third and fourth legs of the Springboks’ RWC Trophy Tour will take place in East London on Saturday and Port Elizabeth on Sunday, with the final leg scheduled for Cape Town on Monday. The first two legs were in Gauteng and Durban. The actual bus trips...
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Nov 7, 19 •
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Comments Off on SA sides look to finish Guinness PRO14 tours on a high note
The Toyota Cheetahs and Isuzu Southern Kings will have their sights set on strong finishes to their Guinness PRO14 tours when they line up against the Cardiff Blues and Ospreys in Wales on Saturday, in what marks their penultimate matches in 2019 in the...
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Nov 7, 19 •
3804 Views •
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Comments Off on FAREWELL TO TENDAI “BEAST” MTAWARIRA
The Cell C Sharks bid a fond farewell to an icon and an absolute legend of Sharks rugby, Tendai “Beast” Mtawarira. Following on from yesterday’s announcement of his retirement from international rugby, The Sharks today confirm that he will retire from...
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Nov 7, 19 •
2165 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Springbok Trophy Tour – Durban Route for Friday
The second leg of the Springboks’ RWC Trophy Tour will take place in Durban on Friday. The route plans for East London (9 Nov), Port Elizabeth (10 Nov) and Cape Town (11 Nov) will be communicated in due course. The route plan for Durban is as follows:•...