The Sharks have recorded a 26-15 victory over the Blue Bulls at Loftus, thanks to a strong second-half showing that shut their hosts out. […]
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Power second half secures Sharks Loftus success
ABSA Currie Cup Preview – Round 7
The Sharks cling to fourth spot on the table, but face a very interesting challenge against the Blue bulls at Loftus this week. With neither team able to afford another loss, it should again be a cracker of a match. […]
Bulls bracket rookie at ten
Vodacom Blue Bulls coach Frans Ludeke has penciled in untested Joshua Stander at flyhalf for this weekend’s clash against Western Province, in case Jacques-Louis Potgieter doesn’t recover in time for the clash. […]
Big blow for Bulls
In breaking news, it appears that Blue Bulls flyhalf Jacques-Louis Potgieter is set to miss around a month of Currie Cup action due to a rib injury sustained during Saturday’s Newlands drubbing at the hands of Western Province. […]
All rather predictaBull
Apart from a greenhorn at inside centre, Vodacom Blue Bulls coach Frans Ludeke has picked a strong team for his side’s Currie Cup opener…. hang on, didn’t I just write the same thing about the Lions? […]
Flip regains Bulls captaincy
Flip van der Merwe has served out his suspension and will return to the Vodacom Bulls side – as captain – for this weekend’s Loftus clash with the Brumbies. […]
Pollard starts for Bulls
The Vodacom Bulls have made four changes to their starting lineup for this weekend’s clash against the Toyota Cheetahs at Loftus. Junior Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard starts in the number 10 shirt for the first time, with veteran Jacques-Louis Potgieter named on the bench. […]
Bok flyhalf troubles
The Springboks kick off their first match of the year in exactly two months, against Wales, and although many would feel it is too soon to speculate the team, the Super Rugby season to date is making the list of suitable candidates shorter by the week. […]
Sharks denied at Loftus
In what could be described as nothing short of a devastating first half at Loftus, the Sharks somehow managed to come out ahead on the scoreboard at 6 – 13. […]
Super Rugby Team of the Round – round 4
Round 4 gave us a lot more to smile about from a South African perspective, with improved performances from all five teams (even if only two won). […]
Stegmann returns for Bulls
The Vodacom Bulls have made a number of changes to their side ahead of the clash against the Blues at Loftus this weekend. […]
Super Rugby Team of the Round – round 3
Given the, um, “nonsense” dished up by the majority of South African teams and players in round 3 of Vodacom Super Rugby, it’s not going to be easy to select a form domestic fifteen. We’ll give it a bash anyway. […]
More loose forwards for patchwork Bulls
For a union that recruits quite so many juniors (around 45 new contracted under 19 players each year, by my count) and prides itself on succession planning, the Bulls sure seem to do a lot of panic buying. News out this morning is that two further loose forwards will join them on short-term contracts this week. […]
Things looking up for Bulls
Buoyed by a set of good performances from some of the key men introduced last week, things are finally starting to turn around in Bulls country. […]
Bulls turn to Pottie
The Vodacom Bulls have named former Sharks flyhalf Jacques-Louis Potgieter as their general as they look to finally get their Super Rugby campaign off to a winning start against the Lions at Loftus this weekend. […]