The defeat the Vodacom Bulls suffered in the Rainbow Cup final, coupled with the big wins scored by the British & Irish Lions in their tour matches, will motivate the South African teams to go on a quest for national redemption in this weekend’s opening round of the inaugural Vodacom United Rugby Championship.
Veteran hooker Bismarck du Plessis says he was about to walk away from rugby before Jake White called him with a last-minute offer to play for the Vodacom Bulls.
Western Province Professional Rugby chairperson Ebrahim Rasool has criticised the leadership of the union under president Zelt Marais in a statement responding to key questions surrounding the union.
Bryan Habana has lauded Siya Kolisi’s Springboks as a special side and said their style of play should be viewed in the context of the journey the team was on, writes GASANT ABARDER.
Phepsi Buthelezi will captain the Sharks squad, which includes veteran additions Ruan Pienaar and Tian Meyer, during a four-match Vodacom United Rugby Championship tour of Europe.
Following the announcement that Duane Vermeulen has signed for Ulster, the Bulls wished their former captain all the best for his journey ahead with the Irish team.
Irish club Ulster have confirmed the signing of World Cup-winning Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen, who will join the club following the end-of-year Tests in November.
Salmaan Moerat and Ernst van Rhyn have been appointed co-captains of the Stormers for their upcoming European Vodacom United Rugby Championship tour.
Leinster’s Ireland centre Garry Ringrose says they are anticipating a tough battle in their Vodacom United Rugby Championship opener against the Vodacom Bulls at the Aviva Stadium next Saturday.
SA Rugby chief executive Jurie Roux has hailed the upcoming inaugural United Rugby Championship tournament as the start of an exciting new era that will bring South Africa closer to the northern hemisphere.
