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South Africa’s two strongest rugby franchises want to progress and they have the means and manpower to do so. (Photo by Lee Warren/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

The Sharks and Bulls chase global ambitions

South Africa’s two strongest rugby franchises want to progress and they have the means and manpower to do so

Jake White coached the Springboks to Rugby World Cup success in 2007.

The grey areas in Jake White’s coaching career

The World Cup-winning coach has an impeccable CV, with an illustrious coaching career that has taken him all over the globe. But he has a reputation problem

Morne Mellett

Injured Bulls prop sues union for R45-million

Morne Mellett says he was examined by the team doctor on the field and cleared to to keep playing the match

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi. (Stu Forster/Gallo)

Kolisi’s race: Nothing and everything

The significance of his being the first black Bok captain can’t escape race-plagued SA

Bulls players congratulate Adriaan Strauss after his third try during the Super Rugby match between the Bulls and the Stormers at Loftus Versfeld

History-maker Strauss scores hat-trick as Bulls halt losing run

Former Springboks skipper and hooker Strauss made his 149th Super Rugby appearance overtaking another Bull, retired lock Victor Matfield.

Puleng Mogorosi

Betting on it is the new sport

For a long time, sports betting was just not cricket. But the country has come a long way

Bjorn Basson of the Bulls can’t stop Rohan Janse van Rensburg of the Lions from scoring during the Super Rugby match between the Bulls and Lions this past weekend.

Lions rugby fans swell with pride

But the team will have to reinvent itself to stay ahead after thrashing the Blue Bulls at Loftus.

Blue Bulls.

Bulls must grab make-or-break tour by the horns

The boys from Pretoria are in an excellent position to top the South African conference but must first overcome a gruelling overseas trip.

Brute force: The Bulls found Stormers prop Frans Malherbe hard to contain last week as he ruled the scrums and won a series of penalties.

The crowd can be a player too

Getting the fans behind the team by playing pleasing rugby can be a recipe for success.

The Bulls are bringing back Handre Pollard for their trip to Durban.

RugbyU: Defending Super 15 champs fight to save season

The table-topping Wellington Hurricanes put their unbeaten run on the line against the defending Super 15 champions NSW Waratahs.

Ludeke lauds Bulls after Cheetahs victory

The Blue Bulls coach has applauded his team for beating Cheaters; placing them second in the SA conference and fifth on the overall log.

Standing with the Bulls: Coach Frans Ludeke is under pressure after his team lost their first two Super Rugby matches.

Bulls have got to kick the blues

Coach Frans Ludeke has a lot riding on this weekend’s match against the Sharks.

The Sharks side is packed with Springboks and look the best balanced of the South African contenders.

Sharks have most bite in SA Super Rugby conference

With the Stormers sweating over injuries and the Bulls needing early momentum, the Sharks look likely to have the best chance of winning Super Rugby.

Former rugby player Phindile Joseph Ntshongwana knew it was wrong when he killed his four victims with an axe

Former Blue Bulls player convicted of murder

Former rugby player Phindile Joseph Ntshongwana knew it was wrong when he killed his four victims with an axe, the Durban High Court ruled.

Sharks, Bulls face make-or-break clash

The two powerhouse teams have found themselves falling behind, and both need wins to have a fighting chance in the Currie Cup.

Western Province cement top spot

Two tries within five minutes gave Western Province a crucial 23-18 victory over the Bulls to cement their place at the top of the Currie Cup log.

Home semi not assured for Sharks

Jake White admits his players have gone into their shells, and all the stops will have to be pulled out against the on-form Crusaders.

Bulls victory over Stormers boosts Super Rugby chances

Following its weekend win over the Stormers, Bulls chances of reaching the playoffs will be given a boost if the Sharks lose their remaining games.

Hurricanes beat Bulls 25-20 in Super Rugby

Flyhalf Beauden Barrett exceeded 100 points for the season, kicking six penalties to lift the Hurricanes to a 25-20 win over the Bulls in Super Rugby.

Grass is less green without Matfield

The Bulls are significantly dehorned with their favourite comeback kid back on coaching duty.