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Ashfak Mohamed

Sports Journalist

Watch VideoJake White has some big calls to make as Bulls wary of Edinburgh ‘momentum’ for URC quarter-finals

Coach Jake White will announce his Bulls team on Friday afternoon, and he has a number of major decisions to make to ensure that his team get off to a necessary flying start against the plucky Scottish club Edinburgh.

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Watch VideoJake White now not so ‘scared to put guys in’ as Bulls eye URC title

Crunch time has arrived in the URC, and it is all about beating Edinburgh in Saturday’s quarter-final at Loftus Versfeld for the Bulls and coach Jake White.

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Watch VideoClub World Cup: A gimmick, or true test for rugby’s best?

As discussions unfold about the proposed Club World Cup, is it a romantic dream or merely a gimmick destined to fail, asks Ashfak Mohamed.

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Watch Video‘Hope’ springs eternal for Jake White as lessons of loss can turn Bulls into URC winners

After a heart-breaking loss and the passing of teammate Cornal Hendricks, the Bulls are determined to rise again in the URC, drawing on past lessons to secure victory.

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Watch VideoCan SA champ Zakithi Nene break 43-second barrier at Rabat Diamond League?

Zakithi Nene, a rising star in South African athletics, aims to break the 43-second barrier in the 400m at the Rabat Diamond League, following in the footsteps of Wayde van Niekerk's historic Olympic record.

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Watch VideoAkani Simbine squares off with Fred Kerley as 10-strong SA contingent tackle Rabat Diamond League

After a near miss at the Olympics, Akani Simbine is set to challenge Fred Kerley in the Rabat Diamond League, where a strong South African team aims for victory.

Sport Athletics Iaaf Diamond League
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Watch VideoShould Bulls captain Ruan Nortjé stay at flank in Edinburgh URC quarter-final?

The Bulls face a crucial decision on their loose-forward selection for the URC quarter-final against Edinburgh, with captain Ruan Nortjé's position under scrutiny. Can Jake White find the right balance to secure victory?

Sport Rugby URC
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Watch VideoSo many questions for Rassie at Bok camp as Sacha, RG push for starts

With the Springbok alignment camps underway, Rassie Erasmus faces critical decisions as players like Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and RG Snyman compete for starting positions ahead of the international Test against Italy. Who will secure their place in the squad?

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Bulls must dish up some sparkling tries to honour Cornal

The best way coach Jake White and his Bulls team can pay tribute to Cornal Hendricks is by producing a stellar performance and grabbing five log points against the Dragons.

Sport Rugby URC
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Canan Moodie at centre as Bulls mix things up to douse the Dragons’ fire

Bulls director of rugby Jake White made a number of changes on Friday to the starting team that began last week’s win over Cardiff, with an eye on rotation ahead of the URC quarter-finals in a fortnight.

Sport Rugby URC
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Watch VideoNoah Lyles may be running scared of SA star Akani Simbine at Atlanta City Games as Wayde van Niekerk returns

Akani Simbine has been in red-hot form, earning a bronze medal at the 60m indoor world championships in China in March in his first ever campaign in that arena.

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Watch VideoAt long last, Maart and Nabi delivered when it mattered most for Kaizer Chiefs in Nedbank Cup final

Kaizer Chiefs fans can finally celebrate as their team ends a decade-long trophy drought with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Orlando Pirates in the Nedbank Cup final, showcasing a dramatic match filled with unforgettable moments.

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Watch VideoJake White warns Bulls: Cardiff no easybeats in Loftus URC showdown

While those were memorable triumphs away from home, the Bulls would undo all of that good work if they were to fall short against a fifth-placed Cardiff side fighting for a playoff spot.

Sport Rugby URC
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Watch VideoAkani Simbine leading Team SA’s ‘next generation’ at World Relays in China

Having achieved amazing success at the Paris Olympics, the road to the world championships in September for Team South Africa will start this weekend at the World Relays in Guangzhou, China.

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Watch VideoGerhard Steenekamp back in training for Bulls, Jake White unhappy about supposed Matanzima Sharks ‘deal’

Gerhard Steenekamp was an integral part of the Bulls’ journey to the 2022 and 2024 URC finals, and became a Springbok as a result, where he is the undoubted understudy to Ox Nche.

Sport Rugby URC
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Watch VideoNo Papier, but Hanekom, Le Roux bolster Bulls for Cardiff URC clash at Loftus Versfeld

The Bulls have received a significant boost for Saturday's URC game against Cardiff with the return of Marcell Coetzee, Cameron Hanekom and Willie le Roux.

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Watch VideoJuarno ‘Trokkie’ Augustus has all the tools to drive Springboks at No 8

Juarno Augustus, the last South African to win the world’s best Under-20 player award, is making waves in the rugby world. With his recent performances for Northampton Saints, could he finally earn his place in the Springboks squad at No 8?

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Watch VideoAll about the ‘bigger why’ for Bulls in URC title quest, says Marco van Staden

After a week off, there is the danger that the Bulls might feel that Cardiff will be pushovers in Saturday’s URC clash at Loftus Versfeld, especially having beaten Glasgow and Munster.

Sport Rugby URC
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Watch VideoSacha and Stefan can make Stormers breathe fire once more against Dragons

The Stormers are hitting their straps at the perfect moment ahead of the playoffs, and while the big-name Springboks have been in the headlines, scrumhalf Stefan Ungerer has been one of the unsung heroes.

Sport Rugby URC
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WATCH: SA star Akani Simbine roars back to beat Kishane Thompson on the line in Shanghai Diamond League

Akani Simbine produced a stunning finish to edge out Olympic silver medallist Kishane Thompson in their Diamond League showdown in Shanghai.

Sport Athletics Iaaf Diamond League
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Watch VideoIn-form Akani Simbine faces Olympic silver medallist Thompson in thrilling Shanghai Diamond League showdown

Akani Simbine, fresh off a victory in Xiamen, aims to continue his winning streak against Olympic silver medallist Kishane Thompson in the highly anticipated men’s 100m race at the Shanghai Diamond League.

Sport Athletics Iaaf Diamond League
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Watch VideoTricky juggling period awaits Bulls in URC playoff race

Coach Jake White rightly praised the Bulls for their “resilience” shown on a tough four-week tour, where they beat Bayonne and lost to Edinburgh in the Challenge Cup, and then saw off Munster and Glasgow in the URC.

Sport Rugby URC
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‘The race felt good’: Akani Simbine too good for Tebogo, Omanyala at Xiamen Diamond League

It was short of his season’s best and world lead of 9. 90 that he clocked in Botswana, but Akani Simbine was delighted with his performance at the Diamond League event in China.

Sport Athletics Iaaf Diamond League
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Watch VideoQuewin Nortjé bolsters Blitzboks for LA sevens championship

South Africa’s top try-scorer in this season’s World Sevens Series, Quewin Nortjé, as well as Ronald Brown and Mfundo Ndhlovu were included by coach Philip Snyman on Friday.

Sport Rugby Sevens
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Watch Video‘It gave me a scare’: Marcell Coetzee concussion inspires tackle record as Bulls face URC champions Glasgow

After a concussion scare, Marcell Coetzee's remarkable return to form has put him back in the spotlight for the Springboks, especially following a teammate's injury.

Sport Rugby URC
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