Jacobs Signs Contract Extension
28th Jun 2023
Rocket Man, Stravino Jacobs has penned a contract extension with the Vodacom Bulls that will see him remain in the capital until June of 2027. Jacobs, who initially joined the club in 2020, was contracted until June 2024.
The Paarl Gimnasium alumni has had an impressive start to his career at Loftus, winning two Currie Cup trophies in his 35 appearances for the men in blue. Rocket Man has – to-date – dotted down 24 tries in the Daisy and the 23-year-old enjoyed a great run of form shortly before his untimely injury earlier...
Vodacom Bulls coach Jake White was unequivocal ahead of his team’s massive Vodacom United Rugby Championship derby against the DHL Stormers about the mission his men face – he wants them to finish in the top two and thus give themselves a good chance of hosting a final.
Beating the DHL Stormers, who are probably the toughest opponents they will face at home during the remainder of the league phase, will considerably ease that quest.
But even if the Vodacom Bulls don’t win, there will then be a great chance of both of the Loftus protagonists finishing at the very least in the top...
Vodacom Bulls coach Jake White was unequivocal ahead of his team’s massive Vodacom United Rugby Championship derby against the DHL Stormers about the mission his men face – he wants them to finish in the top two and thus give themselves a good chance of hosting a final.
Beating the DHL Stormers, who are probably the toughest opponents they will face at home during the remainder of the league phase, will considerably ease that quest.
But even if the Vodacom Bulls don’t win, there will then be a great chance of both of the Loftus protagonists finishing at the very least in the top...
It was a rewarding final Vodacom United Rugby Championship pool round for the Vodacom Bulls and DHL Stormers as they cemented their places in the quarter-final, with the Pretoria side sealing home ground advantage in a thrilling weekend of local derbies.
The Vodacom Bulls – who also secured the SA Shield for the first time – registered a bonus-point 26-14 victory against the Hollywoodbets Sharks in Durban to finish second on the log to book a home quarter-final at Loftus Versfeld against Benetton. Victory in this match will see the team from Pretoria host a...
The Vodacom Bulls held their nerve in a gripping encounter against Leinster in a nail-biting Vodacom United Rugby Championship semi-final at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday to book their second final berth in three years in the northern hemisphere showpiece against Glasgow Warriors in Pretoria next weekend.
The defending champions and log-leaders Munster's 17-10 defeat to the Warriors in the second semi-final at Thomond Park later in the evening handed the Pretoria side a first ever Vodacom URC final at home. The Vodacom Bulls fought tooth and nail against Leinster, with three...
Warriors shock Bulls to clinch Vodacom URC crown
The Glasgow Warriors delivered an impressive, polished second-half performance to clinch the Vodacom United Rugby Championship with a pulsating 21-16 triumph over the Vodacom Bulls at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday evening.
The Vodacom Bulls overcame a trickly hurdle in Pretoria to stay unbeaten at the top of the Carling Currie Cup Premier Division, all but booking their spot in the playoffs.
The Hollywoodbets Sharks XV will welcome the Vodacom Bulls to Hollywoodbets Kings Park on Sunday in a Carling Currie Cup clash of interesting proportions.
The Fidelity ADT Lions twice fought back from behind to clinch the SA Rugby Under-19 Cup title with a try at the death when they beat the Vodacom Bulls by 43-41 (half-time 10-24) in Pretoria on Friday.
It was a case of mixed fortunes for the four South African teams as the Vodacom United Rugby Championship returned to action this past weekend, with the Vodacom Bulls continuing to stamp their authority, while the Hollywoodbets Sharks also earned a valuable away win to stay close to the top teams on the table.
However, there was disappointment for the Emirates Lions, who went down to their neighbours from Pretoria in local derby, and DHL Stormers, who came up short against Leinster in Dublin.
The Vodacom Bulls earned their sixth victory in the competition as they defeated the Emirates...
Both teams produced gutsy performances in what was a thriller of a game from the outset – with the Vodacom Bulls holding a narrow 18-17 halftime lead – despite both sides having to do without a number of star players due to injury.
Saturday’s thrilling South African derby round in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship delivered victories for the lower ranked teams on the log with the Emirates Lions holding out the DHL Stormers in Johannesburg before the Hollywoodbets Sharks shocked the Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria.
