Ashfak Mohamed

Sports Journalist

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 Video‘I feel like the old Stravino Jacobs’: Bulls flyer aims to run over Edinburgh in Challenge Cup quarter-final

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It has taken Stravino Jacobs a while to find his feet again at Loftus Versfeld, but after a bit of a shaky return against Zebre a fortnight ago, he was back to his ...

Watch VideoJohan Goosen warns Bulls about Everitt’s Edinburgh Challenge Cup ‘tricks’

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After making an emotional comeback from knee injury in France, Bulls flyhalf Johan Goosen warns teammates about former coach Sean Everitt's 'tricks' ahead of Edinburgh ...

Watch VideoWhat Johan Goosen thinks of Handré Pollard joining Bulls, and his ‘knee pain’

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Johan Goosen will turn 33 in July, while Handré Pollard celebrated his 31st birthday in March, but Bulls coach Jake White will hope to have both playmakers at the ...

Watch VideoSpringboks shake-up on cards? Injuries, form may push Rassie Erasmus toward overhaul

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Injuries, form fluctuations and emerging talent could force Rassie Erasmus into a dramatic Springbok team overhaul sooner than expected. From fullback to front row, ...

Watch VideoBulls defy odds with impressive away record: Marcell Coetzee shares team secret

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Despite being knocked out of the Champions Cup after the group stage, the Pretoria side are sitting pretty in third spot on the United Rugby Championship log, and ...

Watch VideoBulls wrecking ball Jan-Hendrik Wessels won’t try fullback in Edinburgh Challenge Cup quarter-final

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Bulls front-row phenomenon Jan-Hendrik Wessels, who stunned Bayonne with his back-handed offload and dummy passes, discusses his dual role as hooker and prop ahead ...

Watch VideoBulls balance Challenge Cup and URC dreams: Jake White’s juggling act for Edinburgh

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After a crucial win against Bayonne in France, the Bulls are now pursuing silverware on two fronts. Jake White faces challenging selection decisions for Saturday's ...

Watch VideoHe wasn’t sucked into the vibe – Bulls’ Jake White applauds referee Ridley after Bayonne Challenge Cup win

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In a refreshing departure from coaching norms, Bulls head coach Jake White publicly praised referee Christophe Ridley following their 32-22 Challenge Cup victory ...

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 ...

Fireworks in Botswana as Bayanda Walaza faces Akani Simbine, Wayde van Niekerk returns

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As the Botswana Golden Grand Prix approaches, Olympic silver medallists Akani Simbine and Bayanda Walaza prepare for a thrilling 100m race. Can Walaza maintain his ...

Watch VideoSpringbok fullback Willie le Roux signs new Bulls deal: ‘Teammates a big reason behind decision to stay’

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At 35, Springbok fullback Willie le Roux has committed his future to the Bulls with a two-year contract extension until 2027, effectively deciding to end his illustrious ...

Watch VideoDevon Williams: Bulls won’t ‘go into shell’ for Bayonne Challenge Cup playoff

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Bulls fullback Devon Williams discusses the team's strategic approach ahead of their crucial Challenge Cup last-16 playoff against Bayonne, emphasising the importance ...

Watch VideoJannes Kirsten: Bulls set for ‘fight until the death’ in Bayonne Challenge Cup tie

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Bulls flank Jannes Kirsten warns his team must block out the passionate French crowd and prepare for a 'big set-piece battle' if they hope to advance past Bayonne ...

The Rugby Rubicon: Will Middle East money transform World Cup?

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As Rugby World Cup hosting moves to new frontiers, Ashfak Mohamed examines the controversial possibility of Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE hosting the 2035 tournament. ...