Ashfak Mohamed

Sports Journalist

Canan Moodie at centre as Bulls mix things up to douse the Dragons’ fire

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Bulls director of rugby Jake White made a number of changes on Friday to the starting team that began last week’s win over Cardiff, with an eye on rotation ahead ...

Watch VideoAt long last, Maart and Nabi delivered when it mattered most for Kaizer Chiefs in Nedbank Cup final

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Kaizer Chiefs fans can finally celebrate as their team ends a decade-long trophy drought with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Orlando Pirates in the Nedbank Cup final, ...

Watch VideoJake White warns Bulls: Cardiff no easybeats in Loftus URC showdown

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While those were memorable triumphs away from home, the Bulls would undo all of that good work if they were to fall short against a fifth-placed Cardiff side fighting ...

Watch VideoAkani Simbine leading Team SA’s ‘next generation’ at World Relays in China

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Having achieved amazing success at the Paris Olympics, the road to the world championships in September for Team South Africa will start this weekend at the World ...

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 VideoJake White on ‘massive’ Bulls URC win over Munster: Best defensive set we’ve had for a long time

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The Bulls' historic 16-13 victory over Munster showcased a remarkable defensive performance, securing their place in the URC standings and marking a significant ...

Watch Video‘Massive, indescribable’: Captain Ruan Nortjé hails Bulls effort in historic URC triumph over Munster

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By beating Munster, the Bulls completed their ‘Grand Slam’ of Irish teams this season, after getting past Ulster, Connacht and Leinster, while they also made history ...

Watch VideoKeagan Johannes slots winning penalty as Bulls hold on for 20 phases to gain sweet URC revenge over Munster

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Despite struggling to find their form, the Bulls clinched a historic victory over Munster at Thomond Park, thanks to a late penalty from Keagan Johannes.

Watch VideoAkani Simbine to square off with Tebogo, Coleman, Thompson in 100m China Diamond League

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Akani Simbine kicked off his 2025 campaign with a 100m world-leading performance, and now prepares for a thrilling showdown against top rivals in the Diamond League. ...

Watch VideoWATCH: Akani Simbine proves he’s 100m African king over Omanyala with new world lead at Botswana Grand Prix

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South African sprinter Akani Simbine demolished the competition with a world-leading 9. 90 seconds in the 100m at the Botswana Grand Prix, outpacing rival Ferdinand ...

Watch VideoBulls needed five more minutes to win Edinburgh Challenge Cup quarter-final, says disappointed Jake White

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Bulls coach Jake White believes his team was just five minutes away from victory in their heart-breaking 34-28 Challenge Cup quarter-final loss to Edinburgh. Despite ...

Bulls shoot themselves in the foot as second-half rally not enough in Edinburgh Challenge Cup loss

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Not even a second-half rally from the replacements could rescue the Bulls from a 24-7 halftime deficit against Edinburgh as Jake White’s team missed out on an opportunity ...

Watch Video‘He’s going to get banged and bruised’: Jake wants 80-minute Challenge Cup display from Bulls’ Hanekom against Edinburgh

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Where is one-Test-cap Springbok Cameron Hanekom exactly with his fitness and game following a few stop-start months? He will hope to prove to Bok coach Rassie Erasmus ...

Watch VideoBulls must take a chance even in knockout rugby, says Jake White on Edinburgh Challenge Cup quarter-final

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The Bulls stunned with their four-try victory against Bayonne last week, but can they maintain that attacking flair on Edinburgh's fast 4G pitch? Jake White believes ...

Watch Video‘It’s not about Jake White and Sean Everitt’: Selection juggling act for Bulls boss in Edinburgh Challenge Cup tie

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Jake White dismisses the coaching rivalry narrative with former assistant Sean Everitt as he welcomes back captain Ruan Nortjé and star No 8 Cameron Hanekom to his ...

Watch VideoMoodie, Grobbelaar back as Hanekom, Nortjé start for Bulls in Edinburgh Challenge Cup quarter-final

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Coach Jake White made a few changes in the starting XV on Friday, and one of the most welcome ones for Bulls fans would have been seeing Springbok No 8 Cameron Hanekom ...

From Simbine to Manyonga and Geldenhuys, SA athletes take aim at Botswana Grand Prix

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While Olympic silver medallist Akani Simbine faces off against Kenya's Ferdinand Omanyala in the 100m showdown at Saturday's Botswana Grand Prix, rising South African ...

Watch VideoWonderful tries, but Jake White enjoyed how Bulls ‘handled Bayonne crowd’ in Challenge Cup win

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Despite missing key players, the Bulls conquered both Bayonne and their passionate home crowd in a commanding 32-22 Challenge Cup victory, with Jake White praising ...

Bulls overcome hostile Bayonne crowd to clinch Challenge Cup quarter-final against Edinburgh

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After a gruelling arm-wrestle in hostile French territory, the Bulls showcased exceptional grit to overcome Bayonne 32-22, setting up a Challenge Cup quarter-final ...

Watch VideoVan Rooyen: Lions showed good fight in Edinburgh, but must stay true to URC identity

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Despite showing improvement from their 42-0 drubbing against Glasgow, the Lions' defensive frailties gifted Edinburgh a 17-0 halftime lead in their Challenge Cup ...

Watch VideoStormers prop Neethling Fouché handed four-match URC ban after controversial red-card call

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Stormers prop Neethling Fouché has been slapped with a four-match URC ban despite being on his knees during the controversial tackle against Ulster that earned him ...

Watch VideoJake White ‘can’t go hammer and tongs’ in Challenge Cup as Bulls geared for incredible Bayonne atmosphere

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Jake White faces a delicate balancing act as he manages the Bulls' resources between the Challenge Cup and URC, strategically selecting a strong yet flexible squad ...

Watch Video‘I can’t put all the pressure on his shoulders’, but Jake White thrilled with Johan Goosen’s Bulls Challenge Cup comeback ...

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Despite a three-month knee injury layoff, Johan Goosen returns to the Bulls bench for their crucial Challenge Cup playoff against Bayonne, with coach Jake White ...

Watch VideoBulls’ ‘Bomb Squad’ ready to detonate: Goosen and Hanekom back for Bayonne Challenge Cup

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Jake White has deployed the Bulls' own version of the 'Bomb Squad' for their Challenge Cup clash against Bayonne, with star players Johan Goosen and Cameron Hanekom ...