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Ruan Nortjé plays lock for Vodacom Bulls and represents Springboks. Career statistics, milestones and a complete match log follow once the historical data pass is complete.
Kriel, Nortjé and du Toit make the cut — but Russell steals the show in Planet Rugby's round 2 Team of the Week
Planet Rugby's round 2 Team of the Week includes Kriel, Nortjé and Porthen for South Africa, with du Toit, Pollard and Willemse among the runners-up — but Finn Russell takes Player of the Week honours despite Scotland's defeat at Loftus, in what the piece rates as the finest performance of his career.
Coles relishes the Etzebeth-Nortjé test as England prepare for Ellis Park opener
Alex Coles previews facing Etzebeth and Nortjé at Ellis Park, framing Itoje's absence as an opportunity while acknowledging the scale of the second-row challenge awaiting England in the Nations Championship opener.
Ackermann faces familiar rebuild — minus players, minus time
Ackermann must integrate a wave of new signings, absorb significant departing experience and navigate a fractured pre-season — all without ten Boks until late November. The piece maps exactly how steep that rebuild is.
Nortjé bids farewell to Bulls in Croke Park Grand Final
Ruan Nortjé ends a decade with the Bulls in Friday's URC Grand Final against Leinster at Croke Park before departing for Japan, reflecting on a journey that began with a WhatsApp message during his matric year.
Nortjé targeting URC title as Bulls farewell
Departing Bulls lock Ruan Nortjé says winning the URC final against Leinster at Croke Park on Friday would be the ideal farewell from the franchise.
Grant Williams to join Kobelco Kobe Steelers for 2026-27 Japan Rugby League One season
Grant Williams has confirmed he will join Kobelco Kobe Steelers for the 2026-27 Japan Rugby League One season, with the Sharks replacing him by signing Ivan van Zyl.
Nortjé: The Bull who's given everything
A profile of Ruan Nortjé as the quintessential Bull — his work rate, captaincy and what he represents to the franchise.
Caps, tries, scoring milestones and career moves will render here once the historical data pass is complete. The slot is reserved, not forgotten.