Posts Tagged ‘Vodacom Bulls’

  • Vodacom Super Rugby Review: Round 7

    Apr 8, 12 • 3290 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby Review: Round 7

    The pace-setting DHL Stormers kicked off their Vodacom Super Rugby tour of New Zealand with an emphatic victory in Dunedin over the Highlanders as they cemented their position at the top of the log. These two sides occupied the top two positions on the...

  • Sadie and Hougaard return for Bulls

    Mar 21, 12 • 2862 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Sadie and Hougaard return for Bulls

    Francois Hougaard and Johann Sadie are back in the Vodacom Bulls team that will play the Reds in a Vodacom Super Rugby match at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. Hougaard is available again after missing the Blues game due to suspension and Sadie has recovered...

  • Sadie, Hougaard to spark Bulls

    Mar 20, 12 • 2419 Views • General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Sadie, Hougaard to spark Bulls

    Carlo Botha – The Vodacom Bulls will be looking at midfielder Johann Sadie to help ignite the much needed spark they need at Loftus Versfeld when they face the defending champions, the Reds on the weekend. Sadie missed three weeks of Super Rugby due to...

  • Joost's J9 foundation receives Bulls boost

    Mar 12, 12 • 3597 Views • International, NationalComments Off on Joost's J9 foundation receives Bulls boost

    Roughly one year ago, 41 year old former Bulls scrumhalf Joost van der Westhuizen was diagnosed with the fatal illness known as Motor Neuron Disease (MND). In an effort to aid those suffering from the same disease, Joost has established a foundation that he...

  • Blues accept apology for unruly fan behaviour

    Mar 11, 12 • 3999 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Blues accept apology for unruly fan behaviour

    As a result of the unruly behaviour of a Vodacom Bulls fan at yesterday’s game at Loftus Versfeld, Blue Bulls Company CEO, Barend van Graan has telephonically apologised to Mr Bryce Anderson the manager of the Blues. Van Graan comments; “Our High...

  • Harsh repercussions for unruly Vodacom Bulls fan

    Mar 11, 12 • 4089 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Harsh repercussions for unruly Vodacom Bulls fan

    A moment of disorderly behaviour by a Vodacom Bulls fan has resulted in the individual being arrested and removed from Loftus Versfeld as the Blue Bulls Company continue to crack down on fans that step out of line. Immediately after the final whistle in the...

  • Vermaak gets his chance to shine

    Mar 7, 12 • 2233 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Vermaak gets his chance to shine

    Jano Vermaak will make his first start for the Vodacom Bulls on Saturday when the home side play the Blues at Loftus Versfeld. Vermaak made his first Bulls appearance as a replacement in last weekend’s 51-19 romp over the Toyota Cheetahs and will replace...

  • Hougaard suspended for one week after red card

    Mar 4, 12 • 2543 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Hougaard suspended for one week after red card

    The SANZAR Duty Judicial Officer Mike Heron has accepted a guilty plea from Francois Hougaard of the Bulls for contravening Law10.4 (j) Lifting a player from the ground and dropping or driving that player into the ground whilst that player’s feet are still...

  • Sadie out while Olivier returns for Bulls

    Feb 27, 12 • 2354 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Sadie out while Olivier returns for Bulls

    Vodacom Bulls centre Johan Sadie will be out of action for two to three weeks after he was injured early in the first half of the Bulls SuperRugby opener against the Sharks at Loftus on Friday. Sadie left the field about 13minutes into the first half with...

  • Bulls name strong team to face Cheetahs in Polokwane

    Feb 8, 12 • 2126 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Bulls name strong team to face Cheetahs in Polokwane

    Exciting midfielder Johann Sadie will make his debut for the Vodacom Bulls on Saturday after being named in the side that will play the Cheetahs in a friendly match in the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane. The 22 year old has joined the Vodacom Bulls from...

  • Steenkamp to lead Vodacom Bulls against Kings

    Jan 31, 12 • 1907 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Steenkamp to lead Vodacom Bulls against Kings

    Vodacom Bulls lock Wilhelm Steenkamp will lead the team in their first outing of 2012 when they take on the Kings in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. Steenkamp is one of three players in the team with extensive Super Rugby experience, with former Lions players...

  • Back injury forces Jaco Pretorius to retire

    Oct 25, 11 • 6060 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Back injury forces Jaco Pretorius to retire

    Vodacom Bulls stalwart Jaco Pretorius has retired from rugby. The 32 year old outside centre has been battling a back injury all season and acting on medical advice, decided to call it a day. The capped Springbok midfielder and former Springboks Sevens...

  • Pumas powerhouse Dawie Steyn joins Bulls

    Oct 14, 11 • 2575 Views • NationalComments Off on Pumas powerhouse Dawie Steyn joins Bulls

    Former Afrikaans Hoër Seunskool pupil Dawie Steyn has signed a contract to play for the Vodacom Bulls and Vodacom Blue Bulls in 2012 and 2013, the Blue Bulls Company (Pty) Ltd has announced on Friday. The powerhouse prop is currently playing at the Ford...

  • Lionel Cronje joins Bulls

    Sep 19, 11 • 3924 Views • NationalComments Off on Lionel Cronje joins Bulls

    The Blue Bulls Company Pty (Ltd) is pleased to announce that former South African u.20 player Lionel Cronjé will be transferred to the Blue Bulls after successful negotiations between the Blue Bulls and Western Province. He signed a two year deal with the...

  • DHL Stormers team announced to take on Vodacom Bulls at Newlands

    Jun 8, 11 • 2252 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on DHL Stormers team announced to take on Vodacom Bulls at Newlands

    Allister Coetzee, head coach of the DHL Stormers, today named his team to take on the Bulls at DHL Newlands on Saturday 11 June 2011.   The team has been selected as follows: Wicus Blaauw Deon Fourie Brok Harris Rynhardt Elstadt Andries Bekker Schalk...

  • Vodacom Bulls bank on experience against Lions

    Feb 16, 11 • 3892 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Vodacom Bulls bank on experience against Lions

    Vodacom Bulls coach, Frans Ludeke, announced a very experienced side to face the Lions in the opening match of their Super Rugby campaign at Coca Cola Park on Saturday. The side will be led by Victor Matfield, who will be playing in his 110th Super match and...