Ashfak Mohamed

Sports Journalist

Watch VideoJake White has some big calls to make as Bulls wary of Edinburgh ‘momentum’ for URC quarter-finals

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Coach Jake White will announce his Bulls team on Friday afternoon, and he has a number of major decisions to make to ensure that his team get off to a necessary ...

Watch VideoJake White now not so ‘scared to put guys in’ as Bulls eye URC title

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Crunch time has arrived in the URC, and it is all about beating Edinburgh in Saturday’s quarter-final at Loftus Versfeld for the Bulls and coach Jake White.

Watch Video‘Hope’ springs eternal for Jake White as lessons of loss can turn Bulls into URC winners

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After a heart-breaking loss and the passing of teammate Cornal Hendricks, the Bulls are determined to rise again in the URC, drawing on past lessons to secure victory. ...

Watch VideoShould Bulls captain Ruan Nortjé stay at flank in Edinburgh URC quarter-final?

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The Bulls face a crucial decision on their loose-forward selection for the URC quarter-final against Edinburgh, with captain Ruan Nortjé's position under scrutiny. ...

Watch VideoSo many questions for Rassie at Bok camp as Sacha, RG push for starts

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With the Springbok alignment camps underway, Rassie Erasmus faces critical decisions as players like Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and RG Snyman compete for starting ...

Watch VideoGerhard Steenekamp back in training for Bulls, Jake White unhappy about supposed Matanzima Sharks ‘deal’

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Gerhard Steenekamp was an integral part of the Bulls’ journey to the 2022 and 2024 URC finals, and became a Springbok as a result, where he is the undoubted understudy ...

Watch VideoNo Papier, but Hanekom, Le Roux bolster Bulls for Cardiff URC clash at Loftus Versfeld

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The Bulls have received a significant boost for Saturday's URC game against Cardiff with the return of Marcell Coetzee, Cameron Hanekom and Willie le Roux.

Watch VideoJuarno ‘Trokkie’ Augustus has all the tools to drive Springboks at No 8

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Juarno Augustus, the last South African to win the world’s best Under-20 player award, is making waves in the rugby world. With his recent performances for Northampton ...

Watch VideoSacha and Stefan can make Stormers breathe fire once more against Dragons

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The Stormers are hitting their straps at the perfect moment ahead of the playoffs, and while the big-name Springboks have been in the headlines, scrumhalf Stefan ...

Watch VideoIn-form Akani Simbine faces Olympic silver medallist Thompson in thrilling Shanghai Diamond League showdown

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Akani Simbine, fresh off a victory in Xiamen, aims to continue his winning streak against Olympic silver medallist Kishane Thompson in the highly anticipated men’s ...

Watch VideoQuewin Nortjé bolsters Blitzboks for LA sevens championship

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South Africa’s top try-scorer in this season’s World Sevens Series, Quewin Nortjé, as well as Ronald Brown and Mfundo Ndhlovu were included by coach Philip Snyman ...

Watch Video‘It gave me a scare’: Marcell Coetzee concussion inspires tackle record as Bulls face URC champions Glasgow

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After a concussion scare, Marcell Coetzee's remarkable return to form has put him back in the spotlight for the Springboks, especially following a teammate's injury. ...

Watch VideoShould Feinberg-Mngomezulu or Pollard be Springbok flyhalf in All Blacks Eden Park Test?

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After an impressive performance against Connacht, should Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu be the starting flyhalf for the Springboks against the All Blacks, or does Handré ...

Watch VideoInjured Fourie to aid De Villiers as Stormers without Springbok Malherbe for Benetton URC clash

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Springbok flank Deon Fourie's season ends with a broken tibia, but he remains pivotal in guiding his replacement, Paul de Villiers, as the Stormers strive for a ...

Watch VideoVariety the spice of life for red-hot Bulls No 8 Cameron Hanekom against URC champs Glasgow

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Cameron Hanekom, fresh off earning vital breakdown penalties against Munster, is set to showcase his skills in a thrilling United Rugby Championship showdown against ...

Watch VideoRejuvenated Evan Roos ‘staying present’ for Stormers in URC charge instead of thinking about Springboks

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After overcoming a six-month injury setback, Evan Roos is back with the Stormers, eager to reclaim his spot in the Springbok squad.

Watch VideoBulls eye URC ‘golden nugget’ in Glasgow grudge game, says Jake White

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The Bulls have taken a monumental step in their quest for the United Rugby Championship title by defeating Munster at Thomond Park, marking a historic first for ...

Watch VideoBulls eager to tackle Glasgow in URC grudge clash, says Jake White: ‘Everyone wrote 25 April 2025 on their wall’

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The Bulls aim to overcome last season's URC final heartbreak as they face defending champions Glasgow this Friday at Scotstoun Stadium, with playoff implications ...

Watch VideoRuan Nortjé warns Bulls not to ‘switch off’ against Munster in URC title quest

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With their URC title hopes hanging in the balance, the Bulls must secure a victory against Munster at Thomond Park to keep their championship dreams alive.

Blitzboks’ Cupido, powerful Hlekani can spark Junior Springboks charge in Rugby Championship

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Junior Springbok coach Kevin Foote has announced a competitive 31-player squad for the upcoming Rugby Championship, set to take place at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium ...

Watch VideoDevastating Jan-Hendrik Wessels can lead Bulls charge as Jake White must be brave to gain Munster URC revenge

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With the Bulls seeking redemption after their Challenge Cup exit, all eyes are on Jan-Hendrik Wessels as they prepare for a pivotal URC clash against Munster in ...

Watch Video‘No you don’t’: Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus hits back at Matt Williams claim that ‘Bomb Squad’ plan may have caused Kitshoff ...

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Rassie Erasmus defends the Springbok's Bomb Squad strategy after Matt Williams questions its impact on Steven Kitshoff's career-ending injury, igniting a heated ...

Watch VideoBulls captain Ruan Nortjé expects ‘massive breakdown battle’ from Munster in URC showdown

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Ahead of a crucial URC clash in Limerick, Bulls captain Ruan Nortjé expresses confidence in resolving the lineout issues against Munster.

Watch VideoIt’s all about ‘micro-comms’ for Bulls flyhalf Keagan Johannes in Munster URC clash

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After a long wait, Keagan Johannes is ready to seize his moment as the Bulls flyhalf, facing a crucial challenge against Munster this weekend.

Watch VideoDu Preez Nedbank Cup goal was offside, but Nabi’s Kaizer Chiefs beating Mamelodi Sundowns is good for SA football

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Kaizer Chiefs' controversial 2-1 victory over Mamelodi Sundowns in the Nedbank Cup semi-final has split opinion, with Sundowns claiming Ashley du Preez's 89th-minute ...