Bulls

Blitzbok Kurt-Lee Arendse celebrated his Bulls debut with a brace of tries Like a cricketer who takes a net session almost too seriously, the Bulls ushered in the Jake White era with a dominant 49-28 victory over the Sharks in their Super Fan Saturday meeting at Loftus on Saturday evening.It was a scoreline that was…

Renaldo Bothma in action for Harlequins during the Premiership Rugby match against Gloucester at Twickenham Stoop in London on 5 October 2019. Steve Bardens/Getty Images Renaldo Bothma has hit out at sports minister Nathi Mthethwa for criticising SA rugby players not taking a knee for Black Lives Matter.The former Bulls and Sharks loose forward says…

Jacques van Rooyen. (Gallo Images) Former Lions prop Jacques van Rooyen is set for a trial at the Bulls this coming week as the franchise explores some depth in the loosehead position.The 33-year-old, nicknamed "Policeman" for his involvement at Pretoria Police rugby club, could prove a useful and experienced backup to Springbok Lizo Gqoboka, who…

Nizaam Carr (Gallo Images) The Bulls' extensive recruitment over the past few months has been a careful process of balancing the budget.Industry numbers show that no SA franchise can afford to offer extravagant contracts, particularly given its R60 million salary cap on 45 players.It's, therefore, valid to ask how Jake White, the Bulls' director of…

Josh Strauss on the charge... (Gallo Images) The Bulls have confirmed Josh Strauss will leave the franchise with the termination of his contract by "mutual consent".Strauss joined the Bulls at the beginning of the 2020 Super Rugby season.Bulls director of rugby, Jake White, thanked the No 8 for his commitment and effort to the franchise.…