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Aug 4, 23 •
3834 Views •
General News, Heineken Champions Cup, Heineken Cup, International, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa, United Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on VODACOM BULLS BEEF UP COACHING DEPARTMENT
The Blue Bulls Company (BBCo.) would like to confirm the following coaching appointments to bolster its high-performance department ahead of the new 2023/24 rugby season. Gary Gold, Kennedy Tsimba, Phiwe Nomlomo and Jean Tiedt all join the herd as assistant...
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Apr 3, 23 •
8265 Views •
EPCR Challenge Cup, General News, Heineken Champions Cup, Heineken Cup, International, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Three SA teams book European quarter-final spots
The Cell C Sharks and DHL Stormers are through to the Heineken Champions Cup quarter-finals, while the Emirates Lions booked their place in the EPCR Champions Cup top-eight following a thrilling weekend of European playoffs. The Cell C Sharks will line up...
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Jan 23, 23 •
3394 Views •
EPCR Challenge Cup, General News, Heineken Champions Cup, Heineken Cup, International, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on All five SA teams qualify for European playoffs
With the Heineken Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup pool rounds concluded, the five South African franchises now know exactly who they will face in their playoff matches in 10 weeks’ time in the European showpieces. The round of 16 matches will all take...
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Jan 20, 23 •
3720 Views •
General News, Heineken Champions Cup, Heineken Cup, International, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on New halfbacks for DHL Stormers
Stefan Ungerer and Kade Wolhuter will pull the strings at halfback for the DHL Stormers in their Heineken Champions Cup encounter with ASM Clermont Auvergne at DHL Stadium on Saturday. There are three changes in total to the starting line-up for the DHL...
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Jan 20, 23 •
3343 Views •
General News, Heineken Champions Cup, Heineken Cup, International, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Cell C Sharks team to take on Harlequins
The Cell C Sharks team to take on Harlequins this weekend in their final pool match of the Heineken Champions Cup shows five changes from the side that defeated Bordeaux at Hollywoodbets Kings Park last weekend. There is still a strong element of continuity...
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Jan 19, 23 •
3038 Views •
General News, Heineken Champions Cup, Heineken Cup, International, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on CARR TO LEAD VODACOM BULLS AGAINST LYON
The Vodacom Bulls have made a few changes to personnel in their matchday 23 that will duel French side, Lyon on Friday 20 January 2023, in round 4 of the 2022/23 Heineken Champions Cup. The Pool A match is scheduled to kick-off at 22h00pm (Central African...
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Jan 19, 23 •
2473 Views •
EPCR Challenge Cup, General News, Heineken Champions Cup, Heineken Cup, International, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Victories key as SA teams hunt European playoff spots
Victories will be front of mind for the five South African teams in action in the Heineken Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup competitions this weekend as they attempt to qualify for playoff spots in the closing pool round of the European showpieces. The...
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Jan 17, 23 •
2755 Views •
General News, Heineken Champions Cup, Heineken Cup, International, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa, United Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on VODACOM BULLS NAME STRONG EUROPEAN TOURING SQUAD
The Vodacom Bulls have named a 31-men European touring squad that will do battle in the 2022/23 Heineken Champions Cup against Lyon and the 2022/23 Vodacom United Rugby Championship versus Scarlets. The side departs OR Tambo International Airport – on...
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Jan 17, 23 •
2390 Views •
General News, Heineken Champions Cup, Heineken Cup, International, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Cell C Sharks 28-man touring squad
The Cell C Sharks Director of Rugby Neil Powell has named a 28-man touring squad, who will travel tonight to London for their Heineken Champions Cup return leg pool match against Harlequins at The Stoop on Saturday. The two teams met in early December at...
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Jan 13, 23 •
2603 Views •
General News, Heineken Champions Cup, Heineken Cup, International, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Cell C Sharks Director of Rugby picks a powerful side
The Cell C Sharks Director of Rugby Neil Powell has picked a powerful side to take on Union Bordeaux Bègles in Saturday’s return leg Heineken Champions Cup clash at Hollywoodbets Kings Park. With a heavy workload and playing in two concurrent tournaments,...
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Jan 13, 23 •
2165 Views •
General News, Heineken Champions Cup, Heineken Cup, International, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Four changes for DHL Stormers
There are four changes to the DHL Stormers team for the Heineken Champions Cup encounter with London Irish in Brentford on Sunday. There are two changes to the forward pack and two in the backline, along with a few positional switches, for the return clash...
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Jan 13, 23 •
2123 Views •
General News, Heineken Champions Cup, Heineken Cup, International, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on VODACOM BULLS READY TO DISARM THE CHIEFS
The Vodacom Bulls have named a formidable ensemble to duel the Exeter Chiefs in the 3rd round of the 2022/23 Heineken Champions Cup at Loftus Versfeld Stadium, in Pretoria. The battle for a spot in the round of 16 in the North and South’s most revered club...
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Dec 9, 22 •
6655 Views •
General News, Heineken Champions Cup, International, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Kitshoff leads DHL Stormers in Clermont-Ferrand
Steven Kitshoff will captain the DHL Stormers in their historic Heineken Champions Cup debut match against ASM Clermont Auvergne at the Stade Marcel Michelin on Saturday. Kitshoff will earn his 124th cap and draw level with fellow front row stalwart Frans...
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Dec 8, 22 •
6859 Views •
General News, Heineken Champions Cup, International, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Cell C Sharks clash with Harlequins
Springbok Captain Siya Kolisi leads a formidable Cell C Sharks side for this Saturday’s opening round Heineken Champions Cup clash with Harlequins at Hollywoodbets Kings Park. Cell C Sharks Director of Rugby, Neil Powell, has named a Bok-laden side to host...
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Dec 8, 22 •
6555 Views •
EPCR Challenge Cup, General News, Heineken Champions Cup, International, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on South African teams break new ground in Europe
Five South African franchises will enter new rugby territory on Saturday when the take the field in the opening round of the Heineken Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup competitions in a watershed moment for SA rugby. The Emirates Lions will get their first...
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Dec 6, 22 •
7936 Views •
General News, Heineken Champions Cup, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on South African Teams Will Take European Rugby To A New Level
Springboks star Handre Pollard believes the South African teams will take the Heineken Champions Cup to “a completely different level”, just as they have done with the Vodacom United Rugby Championship. Pollard’s former team, the Vodacom Bulls, will...
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Dec 5, 22 •
2662 Views •
General News, Heineken Champions Cup, International, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on DHL Stormers breaking new ground in France
A 26-man DHL Stormers squad leaves for France on Monday ahead of their Heineken Champions Cup debut against ASM Clermont Auvergne on Saturday. Springboks Steven Kitshoff and Damian Willemse make their return to the group for the historic match at the Parc des...
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Sep 16, 22 •
3040 Views •
General News, Heineken Cup, International, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa, United Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on “Fear The Fin”
The Sharks have embarked on a new and exciting era, under the ownership of MVM Holdings and with the injection of world-class players participating in a new international competition, in a new hemisphere, the time has come to reposition our brand, in our...
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Aug 31, 22 •
2327 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on DHL Stormers step up pre-season on the road
A 39-man DHL Stormers training squad will leave Cape Town on Thursday for a short pre-season camp which includes friendly matches against South Western Districts and the Cell C Sharks. The squad will be based in Wilderness for 10 days and play the South...
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Aug 17, 22 •
5407 Views •
Currie Cup, Currie Cup F.Div, General News, Heineken Cup, International, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa, United Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Early Christmas present as Chris Smit signs for Vodacom Bulls
Christmas has come early as the Vodacom Bulls unwrapped their latest addition to their playing squad with the arrival of versatile backline player, Chris Smit. The 27-year-old, who plays at both centre and flyhalf, has joined the Vodacom Bulls after a...
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Jun 13, 22 •
2385 Views •
AVIVA Premiership, England Premier League, Europe, General News, Heineken Cup, International, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa, Top 14, United Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on 2022/23 EPCR tournament formats and qualifiers confirmed
Following the landmark announcement of the inclusion of the leading South African teams in its tournaments, EPCR is pleased to confirm the formats and qualifiers for next season’s expanded Heineken Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup. The 2022/23 Heineken...
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Jun 2, 22 •
2028 Views •
General News, Heineken Cup, International, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Five SA teams to join elite competitions in Europe
South Africa’s involvement into the top-flight of Northern Hemisphere club rugby has received a massive boost with the confirmation on Thursday that the four Vodacom United Rugby Championship teams and the Toyota Cheetahs will play in next season’s two...
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May 24, 22 •
874 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Bok hooker Dweba signs with DHL Stormers
Springbok hooker Joseph Dweba will return to South Africa next season, having signed a three-year deal with the DHL Stormers. The front row powerhouse has spent the last two years playing in France for Top14 side Bordeaux-Begles and will be back on home soil...
