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Touch or poles? That is the question facing Elrigh Louw’s Bulls against Sharks
Bulls captain Elrigh Louw admitted yesterday that he was in two minds at times about whether to go for touch or not against Northampton Saints at Loftus Versfeld last week.
Loftus factor just the tonic for Bulls to take down Northampton Saints
Instead of dwelling on last year’s quarter-final loss to Northampton, Bulls coach Jake White is embracing a forward-thinking mindset, focusing on performance rather than revenge.
‘Really excited’ Elrigh will give Boks a hard edge
Bulls star Elrigh Louw was rewarded with another Springbok start by Rassie Erasmus yesterday when he was named at blindside flank for tomorrow’s clash against Scotland.
Rassie Erasmus on Springbok line-up shuffle against Scotland: Fresh legs for upcoming England Test
Rassie Erasmus named a shuffled Springbok team, with Eben Etzebeth as captain, for Sunday’s Test match against Scotland at Murrayfield.
Bulls overpower Ulster in demolition job in United Rugby Championship
Though the Bulls conceded a couple late tries in the encounter, they were dominant throughout the clash with the result never looking in doubt once the home side got going against Ulster in their Rugby Championship clash.
Moodie at centre as Jake loads Bulls with Boks
Bulls coach Jake White didn’t hold back yesterday as he included every Springbok from the Rugby Championship squad to face Ulster at Loftus Versfeld today.
Five Springboks’ starlets who made their mark in the Rugby Championship
IOL Sport’s John Goliath takes a look at some of the rookies who have taken their chances in the Springbok jersey in the Rugby Championship.
Springbok Evan Roos reveals it wasn’t smart playing through his injury
Loose forward Evan Roos, who can also play at lock, has just a handful of international caps to his name, but at 24-years-old he still has a long career ahead of him potentially.
Springboks suffer Siya Kolisi, Kurt-Lee Arendse blows as Rassie Erasmus looks to tinker again
Siya Kolisi’s face looked badly swollen after Saturday’s gripping encounter against the All Blacks, with Rassie Erasmus suggesting that his skipper may have facial fracture.
WATCH: We’ll be stupid if we don’t respect the All Blacks, warns Springboks’ Rassie Erasmus
Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus has warned against underestimating the All Blacks, ahead of their Rugby Championship clash at Ellis Park on Saturday.
WATCH: Springboks, Rassie Erasmus wait on an Eben Etzebeth miracle for All Blacks challenge
Eben Etzebeth was first ruled out of the match on Sunday before he was able to do a full training session on Monday, revealed Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus.
Rassie Erasmus casts Springboks net wide for Portugal assignment
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has called up five players to the squad for their Test against Portugal in Bloemfontein next week.
Springbok Kurt-Lee Arendse back as Bulls make two changes for URC final
Springbok Kurt-Lee Arendse makes a welcome return at left wing after he missed out on the Bulls’ United Rugby Championship semi-final against Leinster last week due to injury.
Bulls’ Jake White snubbed in popular vote for URC coach of the season
Despite leading the Bulls to the final of the United Rugby Championship (URC), Blue Bulls coach Jake White lost out the coach of the season award.
Bulls, Stormers dominating URC stats, but will it translate into silverware?
The Bulls are also the top side when it comes to points scored with 639, which is also a tournament record, eclipsing the 613 they scored in their first season in the United Rugby Championship.
Elrigh Louw fancies Bulls’ chances against Benetton in United Rugby Championship
Bulls loose forward Elrigh Louw believes there is no cause for concern despite letting slip their grip on their previous United Rugby Championship encounter over the weekend.
‘New Pieter-Steph du Toit’ can help Bulls end Stormers hoodoo
Reinhardt Ludwig has been excellent as a No 4 lock this season, but was handed the responsibility of the No 7 jersey by Bulls coach Jake White when he named his team on Friday.
Road to 2027 begins with Springbok alignment camp in Cape Town
The Springbok coaching team, led by double Rugby World Cup-winning coach Rassie Erasmus, will assemble in the Mother City on Monday March 4 before the players arrive the next day.
Bulls’ Jake White: There’s a difference between the science and art of coaching
Bulls coach Jake White says relying on instinct plays a big part in being successful, which was demonstrated in his side’s United Rugby Championship win over the Lions on the weekend.
Jaco van der Walt set to light up Bulls attack against his old team
Jaco van der Walt first made his name at the Lions, and now he has received a major opportunity to prove his worth to the Bulls against his former team.
Springboks barometer: Pieter-Steph du Toit still the business at No 7
Independent Media takes a look at the players who have been impressive so far to secure their place in the Bok squad for the 2024 season, here we look at blindside flank.
Bulls have the tools to do URC, Champions Cup double
Director of rugby Jake White has assembled an impressive cast since taking charge at Loftus Versfeld in 2020, and it is not only the big-name signings that have added real strength to the Bulls.
‘Bulls asked good questions on attack in bonus-point win’ over Bristol
Jake White was delighted with how the Bulls didn’t stop attacking after a frustrating first half, but was careful not to get carried away by Saturday’s 31-17 Champions Cup bonus-point victory.
Bulls using rotation for ‘extra energy’ against the Stormers
The Bulls will head to the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday with one mission only: to end the six-match losing streak against John Dobson’s Stormers.
Bulls’ Jake White tickled pink after huge display of depth in Champions Cup
Bulls coach Jake White’s decision to keep his regular starters back home to prepare for Saturday’s massive United Rugby Championship showdown with the Stormers in Cape Town paid off.