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Stormers exit Champions Cup on heartbreak call as Toulon edge thriller 28-27
The Stormers fell 28-27 to Toulon in the Champions Cup last 16 at Stade Mayol, eliminated by a controversial late TMO ruling that denied Adre Smith a match-winning try. Coach John Dobson questioned the call, pointing to Toulon flank Charles Ollivon being on the ground and in the field of play during the intervention. The Stormers now refocus on the URC, with Connacht at Cape Town Stadium on April 18 next up.
Ackermann pinpoints discipline and execution failures as Bulls bow out of Champions Cup
Ackermann says discipline failures and missed opportunities in Glasgow's 22 — not the conditions — ultimately cost the Bulls their Champions Cup campaign.
Ackermann: Missed chances and poor discipline cost Bulls in Glasgow exit
Ackermann identifies poor discipline and wasted chances in Glasgow's 22 as the decisive factors in the Bulls' 25-21 Champions Cup exit, with brutal second-half conditions compounding self-inflicted errors.
Nortje to leave Bulls for Japan after decade of one-club loyalty
Ruan Nortje will leave the Bulls at the end of the season to join a Japanese club, bringing to a close a career spent entirely at Loftus. The 27-year-old lock departs with 146 Bulls caps, 37 games as captain, and 18 Springbok appearances to his name. The move follows David Kriel's recently confirmed departure to La Rochelle.
Nortje to leave Bulls for Japan after near-decade of one-club loyalty
Ruan Nortje will leave the Bulls at the end of the season to join a Japanese club, ending a one-club professional career spanning 146 appearances and 37 captaincies at Loftus. The 27-year-old lock, who holds 18 Springbok caps, cited family considerations as central to the decision. The departure follows the recent confirmation of David Kriel's move to La Rochelle.
Pollard backs SA franchises to redirect European hurt into URC push — and heaps praise on Papier
Pollard calls for SA franchises to convert European disappointment into a URC title push, while making a compelling case — perhaps unintentionally — for Embrose Papier's Springbok recall.
Dobson urges Cape Town to fill DHL Stadium in honour of Chippie Solomon
The Stormers are mourning the death of long-serving team manager Chippie Solomon, who died from a heart attack on Saturday aged 64. John Dobson has urged Cape Town supporters to fill DHL Stadium for Saturday's URC clash with Connacht as a tribute to Solomon, who served the franchise from 2004. Player welfare manager Duncan Cruickshank will cover Solomon's duties this week.
Eight tries, five MOMs: Papier's form demands a Springbok conversation
Embrose Papier has eight tries, five MOMs and the Bulls' attack running through him — Nel examines why his renaissance is forcing even Springbok selectors to take notice.
Papier's form demands Bok attention — but selectors aren't biting
Embrose Papier is the Bulls' standout performer this season — five MOMs, eight tries, and a Munster masterclass. The piece asks whether Springbok selectors can keep ignoring him.
Sale Sharks sign Pumas lock JJ Scheepers
JJ Scheepers is leaving the Pumas to join Sale Sharks in the English Premiership. The move was confirmed by Sale head coach Alex Sanderson.
Bulls lock up Van Staden and Gumede in back-row double signing
The Bulls have retained back-row pair Marco van Staden and Mpilo Gumede, with Van Staden signing a two-year extension and Gumede committing for five years. The club held firm despite reported outside interest in both players.
Keo & Zels: Bulls and Stormers on cusp of history
South Africa's traditional giants are 80 minutes away from writing the newest chapter in our Investec Champions Cup history.
A Bit Of Siya Masuku Magic ✨
A Bit Of Siya Masuku Magic ✨
Gen Z Rugby Players Guess Old Tech (Disaster)
With so many young players in the Sharks squad, Kim Jayde thought she should put them to the test. Jurenzo Julius, Nick Hatton, Fez Mbatha try to guess some of the classic technology from the 80s and 90s with things like walkmans, VCR playe
Die Losgemaal: Rugby Gesels - 09 April
Tyd om weer op die URC te fokus vir ons Suid Afrikaners
Is David Kriel having a career year? | BullsEye Pod Episode 1
Welcome to the launch of the BullsEye Pod! The official Podcast of the Vodacom Bulls. In this episode the BullsEye Team (Mark & KK) defend Ruan Nortje's captaincy, look at the latest signing rumours, and chat to budding superstar David Kri
A glorious sight! 😍 What will we see against Cardiff later tonight?
A glorious sight! 😍 What will we see against Cardiff later tonight?
JC Pretorius takes the test!v
JC Pretorius takes the test!v
Lyon Rugby vs Vodacom Bulls
Lyon Rugby vs Vodacom Bulls #HeinekenChampionsCup #LYOvBUL #BULLSEYE
The secret to Ethan Hooker's power is revealed 🏋️♂️😉
The secret to Ethan Hooker's power is revealed 🏋️♂️😉