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Jul 20, 23 •
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Currie Cup, General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, United Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on BEKKER JOINS VODACOM BULLS FAMILY
The Blue Bulls Company (BBCo.) can confirm that former Springbok and Kobe Steelers coach, Andries Bekker has joined the Vodacom Bulls family in the capacity of assistant coach until June 2026. The Paul Roos alumni enjoyed a successful time as a player, in a...
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Feb 28, 23 •
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Currie Cup, General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, Super Rugby, United Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on MORNE STEYN AWARDED WITH BENEFIT YEAR FOR LONG SERVICE
Vodacom Bulls and South African rugby legend, Morne Steyn has been awarded a farewell benefit year, recognizing his long-standing commitment and service to the Vodacom Bulls and Blue Bulls Company (BBCo) over the last 14 years. Steyn’s benefit year will run...
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Jan 9, 23 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on JAKE WHITE UNDERGOES SUCCESSFUL EMERGENCY SURGERY
The Blue Bulls Company (BBCo.) wishes to notify the public that Vodacom Bulls mentor and director of rugby, Jake White underwent successful emergency – abdominal – surgery on Sunday evening, 08 January 2023. White had been under the weather during...
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Dec 6, 22 •
6774 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks, United Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Sbu Nkosi & Mental Health in Professional Rugby
On behalf of our members, staff and board, MyPlayers would like to express its considerable relief that Springboks and Bulls winger Sbu Nkosi has been found and that he is physically unscathed. We also want to express our gratitude to the Blue Bulls Company...
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Feb 2, 22 •
810 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Richelieu Brandy part of Vodacom Bulls squad
The Vodacom Bulls are delighted to have respected and classic brand, Richelieu Brandy, as the squad’s Player 24. Like the Vodacom Bulls, Richelieu Brandy is an internationally recognised brand, rich in history and tradition, and with its roots deeply...
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Nov 3, 21 •
920 Views •
Currie Cup, General News, National, South Africa, Super Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on BBCo looking forward to hosting Carling Champions Match at Loftus
The Blue Bulls Company is excited to host spectators at Loftus Versfeld when the Carling Champions Team takes on Kenya on Saturday. The stadium had a successful test run last week after hosting the Carlton Cup final between ABE Midas Naka Bulle, who were...
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May 13, 21 •
1009 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SSG Holdings joins the Vodacom Bulls squad
The Blue Bulls Company is proud to welcome SSG Holdings to the Vodacom Bulls squad. They join as an associate sponsor effective immediately, with their logo being placed on the left side of the players’ shorts. SSG Holdings was formed in 2014 to create...
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May 6, 21 •
1135 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14, National, Rainbow Cup, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Voster becomes #TrueToTheBlue
The Blue Bulls Company is delighted to announce the signing of centre Harold Voster, who returns to South Africa from Japan. Voster enjoyed a stellar career across the Jukskei where he represented the Xerox Golden Lions and Emirates Lions accumulating 70 caps...
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Apr 16, 21 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Goosen joins #BullsFamily
The Blue Bulls Company is delighted to confirm, our worst kept secret yet , the signing of Springbok utility back Johan Goosen. The 28-year-old flyhalf, who can hold his own at centre and fullback, is a product of Grey College in Bloemfontein and it was in...
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Apr 14, 21 •
1010 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Du Plessis returns to Loftus
The Blue Bulls Company is delighted to announce the signing of loose forward Jacques du Plessis from French club, Montpellier, effective 1 July 2021 on a 3 year deal. The 27-year-old Du Plessis, affectionately known as Sheep, started his...
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Apr 7, 21 •
1633 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on BIG ‘Giraffe’ Dlamini joins the #BullsFamily
The Blue Bulls Company is delighted to announce the signing of front row powerhouse Mheli Dlamini, from KZN based Crusaders Rugby Club in Durban North. Affectionately known as Giraffe, the tighthead prop enjoyed a stint with the Down Touch Griffins in the...
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Feb 26, 21 •
1140 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Burger joins the #BullsFamily
The Blue Bulls Company is delighted to announce the signing of Zak Burger who joins the Vodacom Bulls effective March 2021 and has signed on until 2024. The 22-year-old former Paarl Gimnasium scholar has enjoyed several seasons in the colours of the Tafel...
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Jul 24, 20 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on BullsFamily welcomes Clinton Swart
The Blue Bulls Company can confirm that 27-year-old Clinton Swart will join the Vodacom Bulls effective immediately. Swart is a versatile player who is an accomplished flyhalf with a proficient boot as a goal kicker, and is also more than comfortable in the...
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Jul 17, 20 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on #BullsFamily bid Herbst farewell.
The Blue Bulls Company confirms that prop Wiehahn Herbst will leave Loftus Versfeld to join the Emirates Lions. Herbst joined after the 2018 season and spent a year and a half in the colours of the Vodacom Bulls where his experience assisted immensely on the...
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Jul 15, 20 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on #BullsFamily bid Visagie farewell
The Blue Bulls Company confirmed today that experienced hooker Jaco Visagie will be leaving Loftus Versfeld and will link up with the Emirates Lions. Visagie made his first-class debut in 2013’s Vodacom Cup and went on to representing the franchise at...
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Jun 25, 20 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on #BullsFamily bids farewell to flank Josh Strauss.
The Blue Bulls Company would like to confirm that it has reached a mutual settlement with flank Josh Strauss regarding his departure from Loftus. The Scottish international joined the Vodacom Bulls in 2019 and featured strongly in the 2020 Vodacom Super Rugby...
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Jun 15, 20 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Du Plessis joins #BullsFamily as Head of Junior Rugby
The Blue Bulls Company is excited to announce that former Grey College 1st XV coach, Wessel du Plessis, will join the #BullsFamily as Head of Junior Rugby with Director of Rugby, Jake White, continuing his mandate of revitalising all of the franchise’s...
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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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Apr 1, 19 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on More #HumanFactor confirmed
The Blue Bulls Company are excited to confirm that Vodacom Super Rugby head coach Pote Human has extended his contract for another year, with an option to renew. Human took the reins early this year after the resignation of John Michell late last year...
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Feb 12, 19 •
2302 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on #BullsFamily bids farewell to Janse van Rensburg
The Blue Bulls Company would like to confirm the resignation of High Performance Manager Xander Janse van Rensburg. Janse van Rensburg, has been an integral part of the #BullsFamily since 2010. He showed an amazing passion for the brand and the game, which...
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Dec 1, 18 •
1691 Views •
General News, National •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on #BullsFamily appoint new CEO
After a thorough and detailed recruiting process the Blue Bulls Company is excited to announce the appointment of ALFONSO CARL MEYER as the new Chief Executive Officer. Meyer, who currently resides in Mossel Bay, will officially start in his new role on 1...
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Nov 19, 18 •
1859 Views •
General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Blue Bulls Company announce shortlist of 3 for head coach
Following the 94th annual board meeting of Blue Bulls Company, and after weeks of speculation in the media, the BBCo have reached a decision on a short list of candidates for the much talked about position of Vodacom Super Rugby head coach. This follows weeks...
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Oct 25, 18 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on #BullsFamily bids fond farewell to Gary Botha
The Blue Bulls Company would like to confirm that assistant coach Gary Botha has decided to pursue a career outside of Rugby, and will be leaving his beloved Loftus at the end of the junior season. Botha has literally represented the brand with distinction at...
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Sep 25, 18 •
1840 Views •
General News, National •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Boom to call it a day
The Blue Bulls Company would like to confirm that loose forward Boom Prinsloo will be retiring from professional rugby with immediate effect. This comes after a mutual agreement between both parties. The 29-year-old was born in Bloemfontein and is another...
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Aug 21, 17 •
1165 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Blue Bulls Company announce next step in turnaround strategy
The Blue Bulls Company (Pty) Ltd confirmed on Sunday evening that Vodacom Blue Bulls Head Coach Nollis Marais has been granted leave for the remainder of the 2017 season. Barend van Graan, CEO of the BBCo, explained that this action is merely the next step in...
