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Initially reported by Last Word on Rugby‘s Robert Rees, Hanro Liebenberg has signed for Leicester Tigers. Hanro Liebenberg a done deal The Bulls number eight is a former Junior Springbok captain and has been a regular feature in the current Bulls side. Offering a powerful carrying ability that will guarantee front foot ball, he will […] READ MORE
![John Mitchell [officially] quits the Vodacom Bulls to join England Rugby](https://lastwordonsports.com/rugby/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2018/08/John-Mitchell.jpg)
On the 14th of August, Last Word on Rugby was to publish a news item on John Mitchell departing the South African Vodacom Bulls organization. It appeared to be a fait accompli.…however, in the time between these dates, supposition and the facts have become entwined into a story which only Mitchell could have been associated […] READ MORE
The Currie Cup is one of the oldest domestic competitions in rugby history and it kick’s off next month. The South African Rugby Union (SARU) is touting a ‘shortened format’ as providing more action – and viewers – for the century old competition. Although, fans are lobbing a lot of criticism their way because of […] READ MORE
The Chiefs survived a more than a few big scares to beat the Bulls in front of their home fans in Hamilton. In a Chiefs fight back victory, the 41-28 final scoreline flattered the hosts, and did not reward the visitors efforts. Surely, a side coming off back-to-back losses, having traveled thousands of miles around […] READ MORE
The Chiefs remain unbeaten in Super Rugby, but they had to grind out an almighty challenge from a Bulls side that was primed to cause an upset. 28-12 doesn’t tell the story of what was really a game of two halves, in every sense of the word. Missed tackles and poor passing was the order of […] READ MORE
A common question raised by many fans and commentators in South African Rugby – “is Adriaan Strauss a bad Springbok?” If you hear some pundits and many of the Boks followers, it’s commonly claimed that Strauss is one of the worst players within Allister Coetzees’ setup. Statements made are that “he doesn’t tackle”, “Malcolm Marx brings more […] READ MORE
Portuguese rugby player and writer who loves to "scribble" in Planeta Desportivo. From then on Francisco got the pleasure to talk to Eddie Jones, Stuart Hogg and many others. With a masters degree in History, working as a Consultant, rugby and sports are my main passion. Now contributing for Last Word on Sports, you can also read some other works on Fair Play, Portal do Rugby and Rugby World Magazine.