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Jul 20, 20 •
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Comments Off on #BullsFamily bid Nonkontwana farewell
The #BullsFamily bid farewell to loose forward Abongile Nonkontwana today. The 25-year old former SA Schools and Junior Springbok joined the Vodacom Bulls after finishing his schooling at St. Alban’s College in 2014 and went on to represent the...
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Jul 17, 20 •
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Comments Off on Rugby gears up for return to action
SA Rugby announced on Friday that professional rugby teams would return to non-contact training from Monday. The confirmation followed several weeks of preparation and consultation with government and all provincial unions to ensure compliance with regulation...
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Jul 17, 20 •
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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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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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Jul 9, 20 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls launch new App for fans
The Vodacom Bulls have taken another major step forward in building their digital brand with the development of the new Vodacom Bulls App, which will be launched on iOS and Android on 9 July. Vodacom Bulls fans will now #StayConnected closer than ever before...
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Jun 25, 20 •
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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 24, 20 •
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Comments Off on Uys added to #BullsFamily lock stock
The Blue Bulls Company can confirm the signing of 26-year-old lock forward Jan Uys from French Top 14 club CA Brive who will join the Vodacom Bulls as of 1 July. Uys has spent the last few seasons with CA Brive after an initial six months with fellow Top 14...
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Jun 23, 20 •
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Comments Off on #BullsFamily lock in Manjezi
The Blue Bulls Company can confirm that 25-year-old lock forward Sintu Manjezi will join the Vodacom Bulls from the Toyota Cheetahs from 1 July. Manjezi has stamped his authority in the Guinness PRO14 in recent seasons as a tough as nails and uncompromising...
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Jun 15, 20 •
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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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Jun 12, 20 •
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Comments Off on #BullsFamily: Carr has joined the group
The Blue Bulls Company can confirm that the athletic loose forward Nizaam Carr will join the #BullsFamily and will link up with the team as soon as the COVID-19 pandemic travel restrictions are relaxed. The 29-year-old former Bishops Diocesan College scholar...
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Jun 12, 20 •
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Comments Off on Hendricks continues hunt at Loftus
The Blue Bulls Company is proud to announce that crowd favorite Cornal Hendricks has re-signed with the Vodacom Bulls, committing his immediate future to the #BullsFamily. The 32-year-old Springbok wing won over rugby lovers around the country with his...
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Jun 9, 20 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls Relief Fund
The Blue Bulls Company and Blue Bulls Rugby Union are proud to announce the establishing of the Vodacom Bulls Relief Fund, which is aimed at assisting employees and those that serve in club and community rugby in our region. This essential and ground-breaking...
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Jun 3, 20 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls prop Gqoboka tackles hunger in Tshwane
Vodacom Bulls prop Lizo Gqoboka knows exactly what it’s like to be so hungry for days that you cannot sleep, think or even train. He also knows that sense of relief when somebody knocks on your door and has a meal for you. So on Monday 1 June, the Lizo...
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May 29, 20 •
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Comments Off on Reuniting another set of Kriel brothers
The Vodacom Bulls will be reuniting another set of Kriel brothers at Loftus, as we confirm the signing of exciting fullback David Kriel who joins the #BullsFamily from the DHL Stormers. He will link up with his younger brother Richard and the rest of the team...
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May 29, 20 •
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Comments Off on #BullsFamily bid Libbok farewell
The Vodacom Bulls confirm that flyhalf Manie Libbok has decided to continue his career in Durban with the Cell C Sharks after five years of dedicated service to the #BullsFamily. Libbok, who can also play at fullback and has dabbled on the wing and centre,...
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May 27, 20 •
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Comments Off on White adds Breakdown Specialist to new coaching setup
Vodacom Bulls Director of Rugby, Jake White, today confirmed his much anticipated senior coaching group, after what may best be described as an overhaul of the BLOU MASJIEN since his induction into the role in March earlier this year. White heads up the...
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May 26, 20 •
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Comments Off on Ismaiel returns to Loftus Versfeld
The Vodacom Bulls are delighted to announce the return of one of Loftus’ favourite sons as the quickfire Travis Ismaiel returns to Pretoria after a short stint with Harlequins in the English Premiership. Ismaiel needs no introduction to the #BullsFamily...
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May 26, 20 •
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Comments Off on Schalk Erasmus joins #BullsFamily
The Vodacom Bulls are excited to announce that DHL Western Province hooker, Schalk Erasmus, will make the move to Pretoria as of June 2020 or as soon as travel restrictions allow. He signed a three-year contract that will see him at Loftus Versfeld until...
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May 22, 20 •
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Comments Off on Winter is here!
Experienced forwards coach, Russell Winter, will join the Vodacom Bulls as one of the Directors of Rugby, Jake White’s assistant coaches as the #BullsFamily continues to build an experienced and talent laden player and management group. Winter enjoyed a...
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May 20, 20 •
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Comments Off on Steenkamp signs with Vodacom Bulls
The Vodacom Bulls confirm that lock Walt Steenkamp will join the team as of November 2020 after he signed a two year deal with the #BullsFamily. The towering 24-year-old lock forward, who stands 2.03m at 121kg, had be engaining valuable experience in the...
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May 19, 20 •
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Comments Off on Grobbelaar, Steenkamp and Uys recommit to Vodacom Bulls
The exciting trio Johan Grobbelaar, Gerhard Steenekamp and Muller Uys have recommitted their playing futures with the Vodacom Bulls as the franchise continues to build an electrifying squad under Director of Rugby, Jake White. The young trio have already had...
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May 15, 20 •
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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 15, 20 •
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Comments Off on #BullsFamily bids farewell to Kotze
The #BullsFamily today officially bid a fond farewell to Johnny Kotze, who quickly became a crowd favorite, working tirelessly to entrench himself into the hearts of the Loftus faithful. Kotze, whose preferred position is at outside center and is also very...
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May 13, 20 •
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Comments Off on Hot-stepper Aplon joins #BullsFamily
The Vodacom Bulls confirm the signing of Springbok utility back Gio Aplon, who will join the team from June or as soon as he is able to travel back to South Africa, as Director of Rugby Jake White continues to build his player group. Aplon proved to be a...
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May 8, 20 •
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Comments Off on BullsFamily appoint Rathbone as new CEO
The #BullsFamily is excited to confirm that current Managing Director of Ellis Park Stadium (Pty) Ltd, Edgar Rathbone, will be taking over the reigns as CEO of the Blue Bulls Company (Pty) Ltd following the resignation of Alfons Meyer. Rathbone, who will...
