‘Grateful’ Bok calls it quits
Springbok and Vodacom Bulls centre Lionel Mapoe has announced his retirement from rugby, calling time on a professional career that spanned nearly two decades.
Mapoe: Bulls players happy to go back-to-back
Being in back-to-back action does not faze the Vodacom Bulls, according to experienced centre, Lionel Mapoe, who will start in Wednesday’s Currie Cup match against the Sharks after facing Munster on Saturday.
Bok quartet headline all-new Bulls lineup
Four Springboks have been included in the completely changed Vodacom Bulls Currie Cup team for Wednesday’s clash against Western Province in Cape Town.
Rampant Bulls trample Western Province
Five capped Springboks combined to score all the Bulls’ tries as the log-leaders beat Western Province at Loftus Versfeld on Friday to secure home advantage in the Currie Cup final.
Two Boks, Blitzbok return to Bulls lineup
The Bulls team to take on Griquas at Loftus Versfeld on Wednesday is headlined by the return of three key players.
Coetzee leads Bulls, Mapoe returns
Centre Lionel Mapoe has been included in the Bulls side that will be captained by Marcell Coetzee in their match against the Lions in Pretoria on Sunday.
Mapoe: Meyer’s style didn’t suit Stade players
Former Springbok centre Lionel Mapoe has opened up about Stade Français’ turbulent times during Heyneke Meyer’s tenure in charge.
Bok switches to French third division
Springbok and former Lions centre Lionel Mapoe has signed a one-year contract with French club Nice, who will play in the newly formed National League this coming season.
Mapoe stars in losing cause
SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the past weekend’s French Top 14 matches involving South African players.
Mapoe at 12 for injury-hit Lions
Lionel Mapoe will start at inside centre for the Lions in their match against the Sunwolves in Singapore on Saturday.
