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Bulls scrumhalf Rudy Paige is expected to be fit by the end of February having had groin surgery in early January. Paige, who complained of a painful groin after the Boks’ end-of-year tour, joins Ruan Steenkamp and Ivan van Zyl on the Bulls’ long-term injury list. Meanwhile, Hendré Stassen, Corniel Els, Jannes Kirsten and Jesse Kriel are all taking part in… Read more →
The Bulls away kit for the 2018 Super Rugby tournament pays tribute to fellow Pretoria sporting giants Mamelodi Sundowns. Sundowns won the CAF Champions League last year and are the most successful team in the Premier Soccer League era. According to a press release, ‘the Bulls will face their opponents in true Bafana Ba Style fashion emulating the Brazilians flair… Read more →
The Bulls have added a Super Rugby warm-up game against the Jaguares to their pre-season schedule. According to SuperSport.com, the Bulls will host the Jaguares on 10 February, which adds to pre-season clashes against the Lions, Sharks and Stormers. The Bulls will kick off their Super Rugby campaign against the Hurricanes on 24 February. Full story Photo: Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Jamba Ulengo and Lizo Gqoboka have returned to full pre-season training with the Bulls, although a number of other players remain sidelined with injury. In a pre-season medical update issued by the Bulls, team doctor Herman Rossouw confirmed that Ulengo and Gqoboka have fully recovered from respective injuries and had begun training again along with Jaco Visagie and Dries Swanepoel. However, Ruan… Read more →
Junior Blue Bulls player Khwezi Mafu will again appear in court on 8 January following his arrest on allegations of sexual assault. The Blue Bulls Company confirmed the allegation on Tuesday, while the player’s legal representative Philip Masiza told EWN Sport that he has been charged with rape. The incident is said to have occurred in Port Elizabeth on 28 December, as… Read more →
Junior Blue Bulls player Khwezi Mafu will again appear in court on 8 January following his arrest on allegations of sexual assault. The Blue Bulls Company confirmed the allegation on Tuesday, while Mafu’s legal representative Philip Masiza told EWN Sport that Mafu has been charged with rape. The incident is said to have occurred in Port Elizabeth on 28 December, as Mafu allegedly… Read more →
The Blue Bulls Company has confirmed that loose forward Khwezi Mafu was arrested on allegations of sexual assault. ‘We are not in a position to make any comments at this time, and will release a further statement once the legal system has run its course,’ read the statement. Mafu (19) attended Grey High in Port Elizabeth, and played for the… Read more →
Centre Burger Odendaal won the Blue Bulls Player of the Year award at a ceremony at Loftus on Wednesday.
The Bulls have released a new home kit for the 2018 season with a design that celebrates the union’s 80-year anniversary.
The Bulls have announced two new signings, while Nollis Marais has been demoted to coach the U19s.
