
Stormers outlast Bulls
The Stormers beat the Bulls 29-17 at Newlands on Saturday to claim their fifth successive win at home. JON CARDINELLI reports.
The Stormers beat the Bulls 29-17 at Newlands on Saturday to claim their fifth successive win at home. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Bulls coach John Mitchell says flank Tim Agaba will have to make a decision about whether his future lies in sevens or fifteens. Agaba underwent an operation on Monday to repair a ruptured bicep, which will rule him out for up to six months. Mitchell made no secret of his reluctance to release the 28-year-old for the recent Commonwealth Games. ‘It’s not… Read more →
Roelof Smit and Travis Ismaiel will start for the Bulls against the Stormers at Newlands on Saturday if they pass late fitness tests. Smit, who missed last Saturday’s loss against the Highlanders with a concussion, has been bracketed with Jason Jenkins and should he return, Marco van Staden will shift to No 8 with Thembelani Bholi taking Jenkins’ place on… Read more →
Bulls flank Tim Agaba will be sidelined for four to six months after having surgery on a torn bicep.
John Mitchell says the Bulls must learn to win close games if they want to be involved at the business end of the competition. The Bulls looked to have secured an important win when Jesse Kriel scored a 75th-minute converted try to give them a 28-26 lead. But the hosts conceded a penalty for offside with 10 seconds remaining, which… Read more →
Bulls prop Pierre Schoeman has received a six-week suspension for biting an opponent at Loftus on Saturday. Schoeman was cited after the Bulls’ 28-10 win against the Rebels, with the citing commissioner ruling the incident met the threshold for a red card. The 23-year-old’s guilty plea during his hearing, which was held via video conference, earned him a reduced sanction… Read more →
The Bulls will be without the services of Roelof Smit for their clash against the Highlanders at Loftus on Saturday.
Pierre Schoeman has been cited for allegedly biting an opponent during the Bulls’ 28-10 win against the Rebels at Loftus.
Bulls coach John Mitchell slammed the Rebels for their negative tactics at Loftus on Saturday.
Bulls coach John Mitchell has made just one change to his starting XV for their match against the Rebels in Pretoria on Saturday.