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Mar 15, 22 •
843 Views •
Currie Cup, General News, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Arno Botha to lead Vodacom Bulls against Cell C Sharks
The Vodacom Bulls are expecting a tough Carling Currie Cup contest when they face the Cell C Sharks in a crucial match at Loftus Versfeld on Wednesday night. Vodacom Bulls head coach, Gert Smal, has made a handful of changes to the team that made a successful...
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Nov 24, 21 •
875 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, United Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Mutual respect between Vodacom Bulls and Munster – Botha
Arno Botha, the explosive loose-forward, may have fond memories of his former club, Munster Rugby, and will be looking forward to catching up with old mates, but his main business this weekend when he faces his former side will be to leave it all on the...
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Sep 28, 21 •
781 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, United Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on ‘We can only get better from here’ – Arno Botha
Vodacom Bulls loose-forward, Arno Botha, is confident that the side will improve in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship. Botha, one of a handful of players in the squad who are familiar with playing in Europe following a two-year stint at Irish club,...
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Aug 13, 21 •
927 Views •
Currie Cup, General News, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on BOTHA TO LEAD MUCH-CHANGED VODACOM BULLS SIDE AGAINST SIGMA LIONS
Arno Botha will captain a much-changed Vodacom Bulls side that will take on the Sigma Lions in a Carling Currie Cup clash at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday afternoon. Both sides are on the back of high-scoring mid-week fixtures which saw the Vodacom Bulls...
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Aug 10, 21 •
1427 Views •
Currie Cup, General News, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on BOTHA, ARENDSE EARN STARTS AGAINST TAFEL LAGER GRIQUAS
Springbok loose-forward, Arno Botha, will make a return to the Vodacom Bulls starting XV when the side takes on Tafel Lager Griquas in a Carling Currie Cup Round 9 fixture at Loftus Versfeld on Wednesday. Vodacom Bulls director of rugby, Jake White, has made...
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Oct 8, 20 •
1792 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Botha to lead powerful Vodacom Bulls team in Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked opener
Experienced loose forward Arno Botha will lead a Vodacom Bulls team jam-packed with Springboks, Blitzboks and Junior Springbok talent against the Tafel Lager Griquas in the opening round of Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday, 10...
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May 27, 20 •
1023 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Munster Rugby Player Update
Munster Rugby can confirm that Seán O’Connor, Darren O’Shea and Ciaran Parker will depart the province at the end of this season, while Brian Scott has been forced to retire from the professional game. Brian Scott, who last lined out for the province in...
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May 15, 20 •
1539 Views •
General News, National, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
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 17, 18 •
1767 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Munster Sign Arno Botha
Munster Rugby and the IRFU can confirm the one-year signing of South African back row Arno Botha. The 26-year-old, currently with London Irish, will join the province at the beginning of the 2018/19 season, subject to medical clearance and obtaining a work...
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Mar 30, 17 •
1989 Views •
General News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Botha in first start for Vodacom Bulls this year
Arno Botha will make a first appearance for the Vodacom Bulls in the 2017 Vodacom Super Rugby competition on Saturday when the South Africans take on the Chiefs in Hamilton. The loose forward played in 11 matches in the competition last year and 46 in his...
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Jan 16, 17 •
1497 Views •
General News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Botha to leave Vodacom Bulls after Vodacom Super Rugby campaign
The Blue Bulls Company (Pty) Ltd on Monday confirmed that loose forward Arno Botha will leave the franchise at the end of the 2017 Vodacom Super Rugby season. Botha will link up with Ulster. The High-Performance Manager of the BBC, Xander Janse van Rensburg,...
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Oct 19, 16 •
2600 Views •
General News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on BULLS & SUNDOWNS CAPTAINS SHIRT EXCHANGE
Bulls Captain Arno Botha exchanged shirts with Mamelodi Sundowns captain Hlompho Kekaha ahead of this weekends Currie Cup and CAF Champions League Finals. Connected by their partnership with global sports brand PUMA, both captains met on field yesterday...
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Aug 2, 16 •
2005 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Botha to lead Vodacom Blue Bulls in Currie Cup
Springbok loose forward Arno Botha will lead the Vodacom Bulls in the 2016 Currie Cup Premier Division, the Blue Bulls Company (Pty) Ltd announced on Monday. Botha, who have two test caps to his credit, brings a wealth of talent to the team and is expected to...
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Aug 4, 15 •
1807 Views •
General News •
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Comments Off on Botha to miss opening rounds of Absa Currie Cup
Vodacom Blue Bulls loose forward Arno Botha will miss the opening month of the Absa Currie Cup competition due to a knee strain. The Springbok player suffered a medial meniscal tear on Friday during the Blue Bulls match against Canon Eagles in Japan. He has...
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Jul 11, 13 •
4752 Views •
Craven Week, General News, School •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Springbok Arno Botha motivates provincial captains at Coca-Cola Craven Week
The 20 Coca-Cola Craven Week captains had the privilege of hearing first-hand what drives Springbok flank and former SA Under-20 captain Arno Botha in a special cloakroom function on Wednesday evening as a reward for leading their teams in Polokwane. Botha,...
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Jun 20, 13 •
4701 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Young Guns Extends Their Contracts At The Blue Bulls
Young guns sign on at the Blue Bulls A number of the most promising rugby players in South Africa, as well as four senior Vodacom Bulls players renewed their contracts with the Blue Bulls Company, it was announced on Thursday. Current Springbok squad members...
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Jun 16, 13 •
3005 Views •
General News, International, Springbok News, Springboks, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Arno Botha ruled out for rest of the season
Springbok loose forward Arno Botha has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2013 season after rupturing ligaments in his knee during the Castle Lager Incoming Series victory over Scotland in Nelspruit on Saturday. Botha was forced to leave the field...
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Jun 7, 13 •
5675 Views •
General News, International, Springbok News, Springboks, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on Arno Botha Replaces Injured Willem Alberts in Springbok Team
Arno Botha replaces injured Willem Alberts in Springbok team that face Italy 8 June 2013. Uncapped loose forward Arno Botha has been called into the Springbok starting team in the place of the injured Willem Alberts for Saturday’s Castle Lager...
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Jun 5, 13 •
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General News, International, Springbok News, Springboks, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on Five uncapped players in Springboks’ match-day 23 against Italy
Five uncapped players in Springboks’ match-day 23 Five uncapped players, two of them in the starting line-up, have been selected in the Springbok team to face Italy in the opening round of the Castle Lager Incoming Series at Growthpoint Kings Park in...
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Jun 5, 13 •
6374 Views •
General News, International, Springbok News, Springboks, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on Springbok team to face Italy in Durban
The Springbok Test against Italy kicks off at 17h15, after the match between Scotland and Samoa, which starts at 14h15. The Springbok team to face Italy in Durban (with caps) is: 15 Willie le Roux GWK Griquas 0 14 Bryan Habana DHL Western Province 83 13 JJ...
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Jan 22, 13 •
2795 Views •
General News, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
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Comments Off on Steenkamp to see specialist – Bulls injury woes continue
Vodacom Bulls lock Wilhelm Steenkamp will miss the opening weeks of the 2013 season due to a shoulder injury, it was announced on Tuesday. Steenkamp will see a specialist on an AC tear and will be out of action for between four and six weeks. According to...
