Nomlomo thriving under White’s vision for the Vodacom Bulls
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Nomlomo thriving under White’s vision for the Vodacom Bulls

It is midnight in the home of Phiwe Nomlomo. One of the head coaches at Loftus Versfeld is doing what he often does at this quiet hour. He is sitting with a notebook and writing down ideas. Specific ideas for his players, and more general ideas on how to implement hockey players’ ability to move a ball so quickly across the field into rugby.

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August 16, 2024
Let’s get ready…Cape Town Sevens incoming
South Africa's Shaun Williams (left) celebrates with South Africa's Selvyn Davids after winning the rugby sevens match against Australia at the Stade de France on the first day of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games in France. Picture date: Saturday July 27, 2024.
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Let’s get ready…Cape Town Sevens incoming

South Africa’s Olympic bronze medallists will be back on show on home soil in December when one of the most anticipated events on the Cape Town calendar returns to the Mother City on the weekend of 7 and 8 December.

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August 15, 2024
The 2024 Carling Currie Cup Bulletin #13
Lionel Mapoe of Bulls tackled by Gurswin Wehr of Griffons during 2024 Currie Cup rugby match between Vodacom Bulls and Griffons on the 10 August 2024 at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix
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The 2024 Carling Currie Cup Bulletin #13

Carling Currie Cup log leaders the Vodacom Bulls are favoured to continue on their unbeaten run when they travel to Nelspruit for their Premier Division clash with the Airlink Pumas on Friday.

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August 15, 2024
Mnebelele to lead SA U18s against Ireland in Paarl
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Mnebelele to lead SA U18s against Ireland in Paarl

With heavy underfoot conditions expected in Paarl on Friday, the SA Under-18s are under no illusion that a tough challenge awaits them when they face Ireland in their first outing of the 2024 U18 International Rugby Series.

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August 14, 2024
First starts for Van den Berg, Nortje as Boks make 10 changes
Salmaan Moerat of South Africa leads the players to the pitch during the 2024 Castle Lager Incoming Series match between South Africa and Portugal at the Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein on the 20 July 2024 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
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First starts for Van den Berg, Nortje as Boks make 10 changes

Morne van den Berg and Ruan Nortje will earn their first Test starts in a Springbok team that shows 10 changes to the starting line-up for the Castle Lager Rugby Championship clash with the Wallabies at the Optus Stadium in Perth on Saturday.

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August 14, 2024
Dave Ewers joins DHL Stormers
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Dave Ewers joins DHL Stormers

The DHL Stormers have confirmed that loose forward Dave Ewers has signed a short-term contract with the club ahead of the 2024–25 season.

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August 8, 2024
Sharks prepare for Pumas return leg in Currie Cup
Nick Hatton, Captain of the Cell C Sharks leads his team onto the field for the first time in a Sharks jersey during the 2024 Currie Cup game between the Sharks and the Lions at Kings Park Stadium in Durban on 5 July 2024 © Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix
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Sharks prepare for Pumas return leg in Currie Cup

After last week’s Carling Currie Cup victory over the Fidelity ADT Lions, the Hollywoodbets Sharks are in week five action against the Airlink Pumas in their return leg match, taking place in Mbombela on Saturday.

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August 1, 2024
Springboks arrive in Australia in high spirits
Rassie Erasmus with the players during the 2024 Castle Lager Incoming Series Springboks Team Photo at the Southern Sun Hotel, Bloemfontein on the 19 July 2024 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
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Springboks arrive in Australia in high spirits

The Springboks touched down in Australia on Thursday in high spirits following an overnight flight from Johannesburg and will have the rest of the day off to recover from the long journey before resuming their on-field preparations on Friday.

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August 1, 2024