Vodacom Bulls hooker Akker van der Merwe is holding out hope that Rassie Erasmus will recall him to the Springbok fold in the near future. Van der Merwe earned all three of his Test caps in 2018, Rassie Erasmus’ first season as Springbok coach. Despite excelling for the Sale Sharks and then the Bulls, since
Vodacom Bulls coach Jake White says his team won’t be short of leaders for Saturday’s Vodacom URC north-south derby against the Stormers. The Bulls suffered two big blows in the first half of their previous match, against the Lions at Ellis Park two weeks ago. Lock Ruan Nortje left the field in the fifth minute
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Sharks wing Makazole Mapimpi has received a three-match suspension for foul play during the Vodacom URC encounter against Cardiff at the Arms Park. Mapimpi was involved in a scuffle with Cardiff replacement hooker Efan Daniel, who pulled the 34-year-old’s jersey over his head. The Sharks finisher was accused of making contact with Daniel’s eye during
“As a small kid it has always been rugby all the way,” said Van der Linde. “There was never a thought of doing anything else in life. I remember me and my brother playing rugby in the back yard with the neighbours almost every single day after school and training my passes with my dad
Centre Harold Vorster says the Vodacom Bulls will have their heads on a swivel to cope with the speed and guile of the Stormers backs when the teams clash on Saturday. Speaking in the buildup to the blockbuster Vodacom URC North-South derby at Cape Town Stadium, Vorster is under no illusions about the challenge that
Interim boss Simon Easterby has warned Six Nations title-holders Ireland that Scotland are capable of unleashing a formidable attack against them this week. Easterby’s men kicked off their campaign with a 27-22 win over England last week, and can step up their pursuit of an unprecedented third consecutive championship crown when they face Scotland at
The Vodacom Bulls have provided an injury update on lock Ruan Nortje, loose forward Elrigh Louw and flyhalf Johan Goosen. Goosen limped off the field during the Bulls’ final Investec Champions Cup pool match against Stade Francais at Loftus. The flyhalf had a successful operation and has already completed two weeks of his rehab programme,
Interim CEO Debbie Sorensen says there has been “significant interest” from New Zealand rugby’s top players about joining All Blacks star Ardie Savea at Moana Pasifika next season. Former Hurricanes stalwart Savea’s move to Pasifika this season has reportedly sparked interest from other All Blacks keen on following his path when renegotiating their New Zealand
England wing Cadan Murley has been ruled out of the Six Nations clash with France at Twickenham on Saturday with a foot problem. The Harlequins flyer picked up the injury in England’s defeat by reigning champions Ireland in Dublin last week, in which he scored a try on debut. The 25-year-old has been replaced in
Springbok and Sharks powerhouse Ox Nche jokes around with comedian and “best friend” Donovan Goliath – stick around for the unexpected consequence! WATCH: Fassi on road to recovery View this post on Instagram A post shared by Donovan Goliath | Creative Director (@donovangoliath) The post Watch: A ‘show’ of strength from Ox appeared
Former All Blacks scrumhalf Justin Marshall claims New Zealand are no longer “world leaders” in being able to innovate or tactically outclass opponents. Speaking to Martin Devlin on DSPN, the 81-Test Marshall said that All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson will be closely analysing the Six Nations as the Kiwis look to evolve their strategic
