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BOBBY DE WEE SIGNS FOR EALING TRAILFINDERS
Ealing Trailfinders can today reveal the signing of highly-rated South African Bobby de Wee from the Southern Kings. FULL STORY: http://www.ealingtrailfinders.com/news/bobby-de-wee-signs-for-ealing-trailfinders The 26-year-old has been a regular in the Pro14 for the…
January 16, 2021 -
Van Dyk seals move to the Chiefs
Exeter Chiefs have bolstered their front-row options ahead of the new 2020/21 season with the signing of South African prop Maks Van Dyk. FULL STORY: https://www.exeterchiefs.co.uk/news/van-dyk-seals-move-to-the-chiefs With Harry Williams and Tomas Francis…
November 5, 2020 -
Griquas play trump card in unleashing ‘Brumby’ James Verity-Amm
In a match expected to have a high tempo and various attacking opportunities, Griquas will boast their very own Brumby – an Australian feral horse breed – in James Verity-Amm in Friday’s…
November 2, 2020 -
Saffa embraces Russian rugby experience
Enisei-STM flank CAREL DU PREEZ tells RugbyRocks.com about playing and living in Siberia, his South African teammates and learning some Russian. FULL STORY: https://www.rugbyrocks.com/saffa-embraces-russian-rugby-experience You played for the Pumas in last year’s…
October 22, 2020 -
Silky Sintu Manjezi can add panache to an already firing Bulls set-piece
If Sintu Manjezi is going to be the man to fill Jason Jenkins’ void when he leaves Loftus for Japan again early next month (or perhaps even earlier), he won’t have to…
October 21, 2020 -
TOYOTA CHEETAHS WELCOMES KHUTHA MCHUNU AND HENCUS VAN WYK TO THE FAMILY
The Toyota Cheetahs have welcomed Khutha Mchunu and Hencus van Wyk to the family after the two front-rowers concluded deals with the franchise. FULL STORY: http://www.fscheetahs.co.za/news/toyota-cheetahs-welcomes-khutha-mchunu-and-hencus-van-wyk-to-the-family-20201021 The 23-year-old Mchunu joins the Cheetahs…
October 21, 2020 -
Cornal Hendricks raves over ‘very smart’ Jake White: He’s brought a winning mindset
A pedigree has its perks, just ask Jake White. FULL STORY: https://www.news24.com/sport/rugby/superrugby/cornal-hendricks-raves-over-very-smart-jake-white-hes-brought-a-winning-mindset-20201006 Despite the Bulls having only played a single pre-season fixture under his guidance to date, he’s already being heaped with…
October 6, 2020 -
RECRUTEMENT: Sias Koen est biterrois!
“Béziers est une très belle ville, les gens sont charmants et j’ai été bien aidé à mon arrivée. Je suis en train de chercher ma demeure, je sais que je vais être…
September 21, 2020 -
Koen joins Beziers
Griquas loose forward Sias Koen is set to make the move to France and join AS Beziers Heraultplay in the Top14 competition. FULL STORY: https://supersport.com/rugby/news/200901_Koen_joins_Beziers The blonde loose-forward, who has become a…
September 1, 2020 -
Saints signing Adendorff: I’ve fought my whole life for this
Last month, the news we have known for some time was announced by Saints. By Tom Vickers Two players who agreed terms with the club many weeks ago were finally confirmed as…
July 7, 2020 -
#BULLSFAMILY LOCK IN MANJEZI
The Blue Bulls Company can confirm that 25-year-old lock forward Sintu Manjezi will join the Vodacom Bulls from the Toyota Cheetahs from 1 July. FULL STORY: https://bullsrugby.co.za/bullsfamily-lock-in-manjezi/ Manjezi has stamped his authority…
June 23, 2020 -
Side Entry: If rumours are true, Manjezi may emerge from the shadows
The unscheduled break visited upon the rugby season by the Covid-19 coronavirus has created a silly season before the silly season in terms of recruitment talk, which usually reaches a crescendo closer…
April 14, 2020 -
Tigers to welcome Cyle Brink to Leicester
Leicester Tigers will welcome Cyle Brink to the club ahead of the 2020/21 season after agreeing a move for the South African back-rower. The 26-year-old, who was selected as part of the…
March 11, 2020 -
Too Much, Too Soon: The French gateway for South African rugby talent
Rugby agent Anthony Johnson talks us through the big life decisions facing ambitious young talents. Part of our ‘Too Much, Too Soon’ series. Too Much, Too Soon: The French gateway for South…
March 9, 2020