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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.
Manu Tshituka relishing SA 'A' chance as citizenship journey reaches new milestone
Manu Tshituka makes his SA 'A' debut against Zimbabwe in Gqeberha on Saturday, joining brother Vincent in the national team environment after both were granted South African citizenship last year following a two-decade wait.
Emmanuel Tshituka | Springbok Press Conference | 17 June 2026
Emmanuel Tshituka faced the media on Wednesday after the team had wrapped up their main training block ahead of their season-opening clashes, when the Boks face the Barbarians and the SA 'A' team run out against Zimbabwe. He will run out fo
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.
Mallett's blueprint: How the Bulls can upset Leinster at Croke Park
Mallett argues the Bulls' only realistic path to a URC title is to abandon phase-play ambitions and suffocate Leinster with set-piece pressure and Stormers-style line speed — a system that left Leinster visibly spent after the semi-final.
White: Bulls are better equipped this time — here's why
White argues the Bulls are meaningfully stronger than the side he led to last year's final, citing the return of five Springboks and a year's extra maturity — while cautioning that Leinster still need to be beaten, not just outprepared.
Emmanuel Tshituka to make SA 'A' debut alongside brother Vincent in Gqeberha
Emmanuel Tshituka makes his SA 'A' debut against Zimbabwe in Gqeberha on Saturday, starting at flank alongside captain and brother Vincent in what will be the first time the two Congolese-born siblings have shared a green and gold jersey.
Rassie's blueprint: How the Bulls can break their Dublin curse
Erasmus points to the Stormers' near-upset as the tactical blueprint for the Bulls: physical dominance, pressure on Leinster's gain line, and the discipline to sustain it for a full 80 minutes — something ill-discipline denied the Cape side in Dublin.
Ackermann's Louw gamble: Is the Bulls boss getting his team selection wrong for the URC Final?
Jackman and White argue Ackermann is leaving a key tactical advantage on the bench by not starting Louw — with Leinster's front row already depleted, the Bulls should be targeting early scrum dominance rather than saving their best tighthead for the second half.
Bulls tipped to end URC final hoodoo — but the scrum is everything
Planet Rugby tips the Bulls to edge Leinster by three at Croke Park, with the set-piece battle — and Porter's absence — framed as the pivotal factor in what should be a far tighter affair than last year's final.
Erasmus urges Bulls to follow Stormers blueprint in URC final
Rassie Erasmus has pointed the Vodacom Bulls towards the Stormers' near-miss against Leinster as a tactical template ahead of Friday's United Rugby Championship final in Dublin. The Springbok coach believes Johan Ackermann's side can exploit the vulnerabilities exposed in the semifinal, provided they avoid the disciplinary lapses that have undermined previous South African challenges at Croke Park.
Bulls vs Leinster: Can Ackermann's Side Finally Break the Final Curse?
Erasmus points the Bulls to the Stormers' semifinal blueprint as Rugby365 previews Friday's URC Final, with full lineups, key matchup breakdowns, and a Leinster-by-six prediction.
The Zimbabwe fixture is Erasmus's masterstroke in locking down South Africa's next generation
The SA 'A' v Zimbabwe fixture is a deliberate regulatory play by Erasmus — World Rugby Regulation 8.2 means every uncapped player on the pitch is formally captured to their nation, locking 18 emerging Springboks prospects to South Africa before rival unions can pursue them via residency pathways.
Gavin Rich: Boks, Bulls, Barbarians — and a season full of promise (and problems)
Gavin Rich previews a packed Springbok season, with sharp criticism of the Baltimore leg undermining the All Blacks series concept, scepticism about the Nations Championship's credibility, and cautious optimism for the Bulls ahead of the URC final.
A Local Laaitie | Edwill van der Merwe
"Die Bokke het gebel!" Find out what happened when Springbok speedster Edwill van der Merwe got his first senior national call-up and the emotions that followed, and why he likes to celebrate his tries, all in the first installment of our n
Kirwan wants Rennie to channel Erasmus — even if it means copying what he hates
Kirwan is using Erasmus's selection courage — Bomb Squad and all — as the yardstick for what Rennie must deliver, arguing Robertson's conservatism cost the All Blacks and that genuine boldness in selection is now the minimum standard post-Bok dominance.
Gelant handed Barbarians stage to showcase counter-attacking flair against Springboks
Warrick Gelant will line up for the Barbarians against the Springboks on Saturday in a side captained by TJ Perenara and featuring players from eight nations. The Stormers fullback, capped 10 times by South Africa, embodies the invitational team's attacking ethos. Rassie Erasmus expects intensity despite the Baa-Baas' limited preparation time, with Scott Robertson and Felipe Contepomi overseeing the visitors.
Erasmus warns Boks to expect intensity from Robertson-coached Barbarians
Erasmus has cautioned against underestimating Saturday's Barbarians side, highlighting Scott Robertson's coaching pedigree and the personal pride of players who will not treat the match as a throwaway fixture.
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Andre Esterhuizen & Luan Giliomee | Springbok Press Conference | 17 June 2026
Andre Esterhuizen, who will start at centre for the Springboks against the Barbarians on Saturday, Luan Giliomee, young fullback of the SA 'A' team that will face Zimbabwe in a curtain-raiser in Gqeberha, fronted the media on Wednesday.