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Ackermann brings out heavy artillery for North-South derby

The Bulls have named a Springbok-laden matchday 23 for Saturday’s north-south derby against the Stormers at Loftus Versfeld. Head coach, Johan Ackermann, has recalled experienced forwards to the starting pack as his side looks to gain the upper hand in one of South African rugby’s fiercest rivalries. Experienced front-rowers Gerhard Steenekamp, Johan Grobbelaar and Wilco Louw all return to the starting line-up. There is one change to the loose trio, […]

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Versatile van Staden to reach Bulls century

Bulls loose forward, Marco van Staden, will achieve a lifelong goal on Saturday when he makes his 100th appearance for the Pretoria franchise in their United Rugby Championship clash against the Stormers at Loftus Versfeld. The Springbok forward has taken the long route to reach the landmark, progressing through club and varsity rugby before eventually cementing his place at professional level. Van Staden has recently become a key figure in […]

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Coetzee wary of Stormers threat despite Bulls’ good form

Bulls captain, Marcell Coetzee, says he is expecting a fierce challenge against the Stormers when the two sides meet at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. The Bulls have recovered from a difficult period earlier in the season to become the in-form South African team in the United Rugby Championship, while the Stormers have slipped from first on the log to fifth after three successive defeats. However, Coetzee warned that the Stormers […]

todayMarch 10, 2026 29

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Ackermann to officially begin Bulls tenure

New Bulls head coach, Johan Ackermann, has named six Springboks in his matchday 23 for their United Rugby Championship opener against Ospreys in Pretoria on Saturday, despite being hit hard by injuries. Gerhard Steenekamp returns from injury, while Junior Springboks JJ Theron and Cheswill Jooste are included. Captain Marcell Coetzee will lead from the back row. With Johan Goosen sidelined, Keagan Johannes takes the No.10 jersey, and Jan Serfontein makes […]

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