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Head coach Ivan van Rooyen is reportedly close to bolstering the Lions backline corps with a Stormers winger and former Vodacom Bulls playmaker. With Springbok flyer Edwill van der Merwe off to the Sharks, the Lions have moved swiftly to secure former Blitzboks speedster Angelo Davids, according to Rapport. The 25-year-old Davids, who has made […]

Rassie Erasmus notes Cobus Wiese’s physical edge and versatility as key reasons behind the Vodacom Bulls star’s return to the Springbok setup. Wiese has made an instant impact since joining the Bulls from Sale Sharks in July 2024, the powerful utility forward becoming a key player in White’s pack. The 27-year-old’s ability to play lock

Juarno Augustus won’t be considered for the Springboks’ Tests against Italy and Georgia in July. This was revealed on Thursday by Bok coach Rassie Erasmus, who said the former Northampton Saints No 8 had not received medical clearance from his new club, Ulster. “He’s struggling with his back, if I remember correctly,” Erasmus told the

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has clear objectives for the 2025 Test season, with the 2027 World Cup in mind. The Boks are set to play 15 Tests this year (two still to be confirmed) as well as a non-cap match against the Barbarians on 28 June in Cape Town. That explains the selection of a

Michael Cheika has hit out at Premiership final officials for sin-binning veteran Leicester prop Dan Cole, calling the decision “an embarrassment to the game”. The departing Leicester coach launched a scathing attack on match officials after Cole was yellow-carded in a 23–21 Premiership final defeat to Bath. Speaking after the loss at Twickenham, Cheika was

On 15 June in 2013, Siya Kolisi made his first Test rugby appearance in a Man of the Match performance for the Springboks against Scotland in Nelspruit. Photo: Manus van Dyk/Gallo Images The post On this day: Kolisi’s starring Bok debut appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. On 15 June in 2013, Siya Kolisi made

A frustrated Jake White says the Vodacom Bulls were “never going to win” after Leinster raced into a 19-0 half-time lead that set the Irish giants up for URC title glory in Dublin. The Bulls director of rugby watched his troops lose 32-7 at Croke Park on Saturday, marking their third URC final defeat in

Jacques Nienaber and RG Snyman reflect on Leinster’s defensive prowess and physicality after a convincing win against the Vodacom Bulls to secure their maiden URC title. RECAP: Leinster lash Bulls to win URC title Is there a better souvenir to get than RG’s shorts? 🩳 (No. there is not.)#LEIvBUL #NeverLessThanEverything pic.twitter.com/UaADTuBSc6 — Leinster Rugby (@leinsterrugby)

Jake White hopes the return of Jan Serfontein and Nico Janse van Rensburg can help the Vodacom Bulls step up to the level of URC champions Leinster next season. The Bulls chief used the post-match conference following Saturday’s 32-7 defeat at Croke Park to outline his strategy for bridging the gap to the elite clubs

Leinster made history in Dublin on Saturday, hammering the Vodacom Bulls at Croke Park to claim their first URC crown. A convincing four-tries-to-one win for Leo Cullen’s men ended a four-year major trophy drought, and finally broke their URC-era drought while maintaining a perfect record at the iconic venue. With the defence set by former