The Vodacom Bulls shone bright over their South African counterparts in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship this past weekend, with the Pretoria outfit being the only of the four franchises to come away with a victory as the competition struck round 14.
Leinster showcased their European pedigree, demonstrating resilience and quality to secure a 10-7 victory over the Sharks in a tightly contested Vodacom United Rugby Championship match at Kings Park Stadium.
Leinster Rugby coach Leo Cullen is relying on the expertise of former Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber as they prepare to face a Sharks team boasting a wealth of South African international talent.
The Hollywoodbets Sharks host Leinster in one of their biggest tests of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship this season, looking to continue to make fortress Hollywoodbets Kings Park a tough place to visit.
Pick n Pay has signed a four-year contract as a Tier 1 sponsor of SA Rugby. In a groundbreaking new partnership, the company’s logo will be featured in gold on the back of the Springbok jersey and those of all other national teams.
SA Rugby and FNB announced on Wednesday the broadening and deepening of their relationship, with the bank becoming the principal partner of all national teams – with the FNB logo now taking centre stage on the front of all team jerseys.
Sportswire has learned that FNB is set to replace MTN as the new headline sponsor of the Springboks.
After back-to-back Rugby World Cup wins, inspiring teamwork, deft touches, breathtaking tries, and plenty of joy for fans from all walks of life, the sponsorship agreement between MTN and the Springboks ends after eight highly successful years.
It was a largely satisfying weekend for South Africa’s teams in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship as three of the four sides – the Vodacom Bulls, Hollywoodbets Sharks, and DHL Stormers – came away with victories to boost their playoff hopes, while the Emirates Lions managed to secure a losing bonus point away from home to remain within striking range of the top eight.