Ashfak Mohamed

Sports Journalist

Watch VideoAfter Lord’s glory, Temba Bavuma lifting 2027 World Cup in SA would truly exorcise Proteas ghosts of 1992, 1999

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The white-ball formats have been particularly galling for the Proteas, and the 50-over arena especially so. Imagine Temba Bavuma could hoist the 2027 World Cup trophy? ...

Watch VideoJake White confirms Jan Serfontein’s Bulls return as Handré Pollard and Co to mount fresh URC title bid

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As Jake White prepares for a holiday, he reflects on the Bulls' future with the return of Jan Serfontein and Handré Pollard, setting the stage for a thrilling URC ...

Watch VideoIt’s like everything was in fast-forward, says Jake White after Bulls bashed by Leinster in URC final

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Bulls coach Jake White – having had to explain what went wrong in a third URC final in four years – agreed that his team hardly got into the game due to Leinster’s ...

Watch VideoBulls captain Ruan Nortjé: Leinster put us under pressure in every facet in URC final

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The Bulls were hoping to break their URC final drought after losing in the 2022 and 2024 title deciders, but it was not to be at a wet Croke Park as Leinster powered ...

Bumbling Bulls no match for slick Leinster in URC final

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Jake White’s Bulls team conceded 14 points in as many minutes in a terrible start to the title decider, and were unable to recover and mount a serious challenge ...

Watch VideoURC final preview: Bulls have the firepower to conquer Leinster ‘mission impossible’

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The Bulls will take heart from the fact that they have beaten Leinster in Ireland before, and enjoy a four-out-of-six win record against the Irish giants ahead of ...

Bulls aim for third-time luck in United Rugby Championship final against Leinster

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Will the Bulls break their final curse in the United Rugby Championship? As they prepare to face Leinster in Dublin, the Pretoria side is determined to turn their ...

Watch Video‘That’s not a young team!’ Leinster coach Cullen wary of Bulls ‘siege mentality’ in URC final

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Calling the Bulls a “juggernaut team”, long-serving Leinster coach Leo Cullen is under pressure to deliver some silverware at Croke Park after a number of near-misses ...

Watch VideoLouw v Porter among five key player match-ups that will decide Bulls v Leinster URC final

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Discover the five thrilling player match-ups that could determine the outcome of the Bulls vs Leinster URC final at Croke Park!

Watch VideoAkker van der Merwe urges Bulls to play with ‘a smile on their faces’ in Leinster URC final

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Perhaps turning 34 next week has made him a bit more philosophical, but Akker van der Merwe stated that the Bulls must avoid getting caught up in the occasion of ...

Watch VideoHigh work-rate vital for Bulls to stop up-tempo Leinster in their tracks in URC final, says Marcell Coetzee

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Avoiding soft moments such as conceding yellow cards will be the key to victory for the Bulls in the URC final against Leinster, says loose forward Marcell Coetzee. ...

Watch VideoHave no doubts afterwards, Willie le Roux tells Bulls in Dublin URC final crunch against Leinster

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Willie le Roux feels that the key to victory over Leinster in the URC final will be about handling the magnitude of the occasion – not only in dealing with the atmosphere, ...

Springbok Women survive late rally from Kenya to maintain unbeaten run at Rugby Africa Cup

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They made it difficult for themselves, but the Springbok Women continued their unbeaten run at the Rugby Africa Women’s Cup by beating a determined Kenya in Madagascar. ...

Watch VideoJack of all trades David Kriel now a master for Jake White’s Bulls in URC final against Leinster

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David Kriel has proven to be an invaluable asset for the Bulls, showcasing his versatility on the field. As they prepare for the URC final against Leinster, Kriel ...

Watch VideoJake White: D-Day for Bulls to show how good they are in Leinster URC final

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Will the Bulls finally overcome their past disappointments in the URC final against Leinster? Coach Jake White believes this match is a chance to prove their worth ...

Watch VideoCan young bucks spark Rassie Erasmus’ Springbok ‘Dad’s Army’ for 2027 World Cup?

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Rassie Erasmus must navigate the tricky waters of team selection for the Springboks, balancing seasoned veterans with emerging talent as they prepare for the 2027 ...

Watch VideoWilco Louw one of three reasons Bulls can upset Leinster in URC final

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Here are three factors that are actually in the Bulls’ favour to cause an almighty upset against Leinster in the URC final in Dublin. . .

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 VideoAkani Simbine squares off with Fred Kerley as 10-strong SA contingent tackle Rabat Diamond League

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After a near miss at the Olympics, Akani Simbine is set to challenge Fred Kerley in the Rabat Diamond League, where a strong South African team aims for 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 ...

Bulls must dish up some sparkling tries to honour Cornal

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The best way coach Jake White and his Bulls team can pay tribute to Cornal Hendricks is by producing a stellar performance and grabbing five log points against the ...

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 ...