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The Citizen
23-07-2025
- Business
- The Citizen
Honor and Blue Bulls announce technology device partnership
The technology and innovation company has been announced as the technology device partner, ushering in an era of technologically driven performance for the Pretoria outfit. The Blue Bulls are proud to announce global technology brand, Honor, as their exclusive technology devices sponsor. The significance of this partnership signifies the huge shift that has been happening in global sports, in which gaming tactics and technology are increasingly relying on each other to ensure the best possible team coordination and performance outcomes. The collaboration emphasises Honor's dedication to fuse useful technology with everyday life, work and play. The brand's notable 180% growth rate in 2024 and the milestone achievement of over one million units sold in South Africa demonstrate its investment and activity in the South African market. Its latest corporate strategy, the HONOR ALPHA PLAN, aims to transform the future of AI and smart technology, from digital AI agents to physical applications that will redefine human interaction with intelligent devices. As the technology partner to the Bulls, Honor will equip the team with smart technology, supporting the players and technical teams with smart devices across its extensive product range to improve their game, connect with fans and simplify their daily living. Fred Zhou, CEO of Honor Technologies Africa, expressed that, 'The Blue Bulls are a South African brand that is synonymous with sporting achievement that unites South Africans from all walks of life. The team has a great history of brilliance in on-the-field performance as well as fostering a strong relationship with communities that form part of its fanbase. As Honor, we've decided to join this family and together we intend on ushering an era of technology and innovation-driven performance and connection.' Rugby is a huge part of the lives of South Africans. Every success achieved on the pitch has a significant impact on the mood and attitude of the country. The link between this sporting culture and technological innovation can only maximise the success we've come to expect over the years. 'For us as the Bulls, this partnership with Honor entrenches our longstanding commitment to continually improve the efficacy of our team's coordination, communication and performance on and off the field. This extends beyond the players and technical staff, but to the fans who have supported this great team and who see it as an extension of themselves,' says Blue Bulls CEO, Edgar Rathbone. Seamless trust between technological innovation and people can be likened to the tact, adaptability and awareness required in the field of play. The association between performance and innovation is implicit. 'As with our recently launched HONOR 400 & 400 Pro devices which deliver steady, social-ready results every time, manifested in crisp, AI-enhanced zoom of up to 50×, the Blue Bulls player is an individual who stays steps ahead in the game, and I must say that we're glad to be partnership with them,' summed up Fred Zhou.
News24
23-07-2025
- Business
- News24
Honor and Blue Bulls announce tech device partnership
The Blue Bulls are proud to announce global technology brand, HONOR, as their exclusive technology devices sponsor. The significance of this partnership signifies the huge shift that has been happening in global sports, in which gaming tactics and technology are increasingly relying on each other to ensure the best possible team coordination and performance outcomes. The collaboration emphasises HONOR's dedication to fuse useful technology with everyday life, work and play. The brand's notable 180% growth rate in 2024 and the milestone achievement of over one million units sold in South Africa, demonstrates its investment and activeness in the South African market. It's latest corporate strategy, the HONOR ALPHA PLAN, aims to transform the future of AI and smart technology, from digital AI agents to physical applications that will redefine human interaction with intelligent devices. As the technology partner to the Bulls, HONOR will equip the team with smart technology, supporting the players and technical teams with smart devices across its extensive product range to improve their game, connect with fans and simplify their daily living. Fred Zhou, CEO of HONOR Technologies Africa, expressed that, 'The Blue Bulls are a South African brand that is synonymous with sporting achieving that unites South Africans from all walks of life. The team has a great history of brilliance in on-the-field performance as well as fostering a strong relationship with communities that form part of its fanbase. As HONOR, we've decided to join this family and together we intend on ushering an era of technology and innovation driven performance and connection.' Rugby is a huge part of the lives of South Africans. Every success attained on the pitch greatly impact the mood and attitude of the country. The link between this sporting culture and technological innovation can only maximise the success we've come to expect over the years. 'For us as the Bulls, this partnership with HONOR entrenches our longstanding commitment to continually improve the efficacy of our team's coordination, communication and performance on and off the field. This extends beyond the players and technical staff, but to the fans who have supported this great team and who see it as extension of themselves,' says Blue Bulls CEO, Edgar Rathbone. Seamless trust between technological innovation and people can be likened to the tact, adaptability and awareness required in the field of play. The association between performance and innovation is implicit. 'As with our recently launched HONOR 400 & 400 Pro devices which deliver steady, social-ready results every time, manifested in crisp, AI-enhanced zoom of up to 50×, the Blue Bulls player is an individual who stays steps ahead in the game, and I must say that we're glad to be partnership with them,' summed up Fred Zhou.
IOL News
23-07-2025
- Business
- IOL News
HONOR and Blue Bulls Announce Technology Device Partnership
The technology and innovation company has been announced as the technology device partner, ushering in an era of technologically driven performance for the Pretoria outfit. The Blue Bulls are proud to announce global technology brand, HONOR, as their exclusive technology devices sponsor. The significance of this partnership signifies the huge shift that has been happening in global sports, in which gaming tactics and technology are increasingly relying on each other to ensure the best possible team coordination and performance outcomes. The collaboration emphasises HONOR's dedication to fuse useful technology with everyday life, work and play. The brand's notable 180% growth rate in 2024 and the milestone achievement of over one million units sold in South Africa, demonstrates its investment and activeness in the South African market. It's latest corporate strategy, the HONOR ALPHA PLAN, aims to transform the future of AI and smart technology, from digital AI agents to physical applications that will redefine human interaction with intelligent devices. As the technology partner to the Bulls, HONOR will equip the team with smart technology, supporting the players and technical teams with smart devices across its extensive product range to improve their game, connect with fans and simplify their daily living. Fred Zhou, CEO of HONOR Technologies Africa, expressed that, 'The Blue Bulls are a South African brand that is synonymous with sporting achieving that unites South Africans from all walks of life. The team has a great history of brilliance in on-the-field performance as well as fostering a strong relationship with communities that form part of its fanbase. As HONOR, we've decided to join this family and together we intend on ushering an era of technology and innovation driven performance and connection.'
The South African
14-07-2025
- Sport
- The South African
SA U18 squads: All the schools where players come from
It has been confirmed that eight players who were part of the two SA Schools squads last year have been included in the two U18 groups selected for 2025. Western Province's Josh Neill, Markus Muller, Briint Davids, and Jordan Jooste, as well as Ethan Adams and AJ Meyer from Free State, the Sharks' Zekhethelo Siyaya, and André Poulton of the Golden Lions were included in the two squads of 26 players each. Western Province have the most representatives in the two groups – eight players in the SA Schools team and 12 in the SA Schools 'A' squad – for the battle between the two sides. The annual showpiece will kick off at 15:00 at Hoërskool Middelburg, hosts of the U18 Craven Week. In the SA Schools squad, there are three players from Grey College and Westville Boys High, while Paarl Boys High is well represented in the SA Schools 'A' squad with another trio of players. Lwazi Zangqa from Border has been named as the head coach of the SA Schools side, and he will be assisted by the Bulls' Cobus van Dyk, while the SA Schools 'A' team will be coached by Flash Malinga of the Sharks, with Clinton van Rensburg of Western Province named as his assistant. 1 Kai Pratt (SWD / Oakdale) 2 Altus Rabe (Western Province / Paul Roos Gymnasium) 3 Luan van der Berg (Blue Bulls / Garsfontein) 4 Lwandile Mlaba (Sharks / Westville Boys High) 5 AJ Meyer (Free State / Grey College) 6 Chinedu Amadi (Golden Lions / King Edward VII) 7 Josh Neill (Western Province / Rondebosch Boys High) 8 Jacobus de Villiers (SWD / Oakdale) 9 Morne Noble (Western Province / Wynberg Boys High) 10 Liyema Nela (Sharks / Hilton College) 11 Jadrian Afrikaner (Sharks / Westville Boys High) 12 Markus Muller (Western Province / Paarl Gimnasium) 13 Ethan Adams (Free State / Grey College) 14 Junaide Stuart (Blue Bulls / Garsfontein HS) 15 Zekhethelo Siyaya (Sharks / Westville Boys High) 16 Clinton Agu (Golden Lions / Noordheuwel HS) 17 Jordan Jooste (Western Province / Paarl Boys High) 18 Matthew van der Merwe (Western Province / Rondebosch Boys High) 19 Jayden Joubert (Western Province / Paarl Boys High) 20 Wasi Vyambwera (Sharks / Maritzburg College) 21 Gert Kemp (Western Province / Paul Roos Gymnasium) 22 Zirk Meyer (Blue Bulls / Affies) 23 Ruben Groenewald (Blue Bulls / Affies) 24 Nathan Aneke (Sharks / Durban High School) 25 Lamla Mgedezi (Free State / Grey College) 26 Thabiso Simelane (Blue Bulls / St. Albans College) SA U18 Schools 'A' squad: 1 Andre Poulton (Golden Lions / Jeppe) 2 Keenan Myners (SWD / Outeniqua HS) 3 Bernhard du Toit (Western Province / Paarl Boys High) 4 Diaan Augustyn (SWD / Oakdale) 5 Juvan Burden (Western Province / Stellenberg HS) 6 Caleb Koeberg (Western Province / Paul Roos Gymnasium) 7 Quintin Potgieter (Western Province / Paarl Gimnasium) 8 Stefan McDonald (Blue Bulls / Affies) 9 Jayden Brits (Western Province / Boland Landbou) 10 Jeandre Uithaler (Golden Lions / Noordheuwel HS) 11 Ncuthu Kepe (Border / Queens College) 12 Christian Vorster (SWD / Oakdale) 13 Erin Nelson (Eastern Province / Graeme College) 14 Lucritia Magua (Eastern Province / Graeme College) 15 Junade Pasensie (Blue Bulls / Garsfontein HS) 16 Thomas Muller (Western Province / Paarl Boys High) 17 Jeffrey Singo (Blue Bulls / Pretoria Boys High) 18 JG Badenhorst (Free State / Grey College) 19 Lian Terblanche (Sharks / Northwood HS) 20 Briint Davids (Western Province / Milnerton HS) 21 Mickyle Booise (Western Province / Paarl Gimnasium) 22 Ethan van Biljon (Western Province / Stellenberg HS) 23 Jeneall Davids (Western Province / Paarl Boys High) 24 Pieter Cilliers (Western Province / Paarl Gimnasium) 25 Toriq Schambreel (Free State / Grey College) 26 Jadon Ocks (Western Province / Boland Landbou) SA Schools Management: Head Coach: Lwazi Zangqa (Border) Lwazi Zangqa (Border) Assistant Coach: Cobus van Dyk (Blue Bulls) Cobus van Dyk (Blue Bulls) Team Manager: Dean Moodley (Sharks) Dean Moodley (Sharks) Physiotherapist: Robin Williams (Sharks) Robin Williams (Sharks) Conditioning Coach: Yaw Fosu-Amoah (Eastern Province) Yaw Fosu-Amoah (Eastern Province) Team Doctor: Dr Gershwin Kortje (Boland) SA Schools 'A' Management: Head Coach: Flash Malinga (Sharks) Flash Malinga (Sharks) Assistant Coach: Clinton van Rensburg (Western Province) Clinton van Rensburg (Western Province) Team Manager: Mandla Madaka (Blue Bulls) Mandla Madaka (Blue Bulls) Physiotherapist: Rob Sims (Western Province) Rob Sims (Western Province) Conditioning Coach: Adriaan Jansen (SWD) Adriaan Jansen (SWD) Team Doctor: Dr Gershwin Kortje (Boland) Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The Citizen
09-07-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
U18 Craven Week day three results: Wins for SWD, Free State
There were also wins for the Limpopo Blue Bulls and Western Province XV. Free State centre Ethan Adams dives over the line for a try in his team's match against the Blue Bulls. Picture: Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images South Western Districts continued their impressive run at this year's Craven Week for U18 teams in Middelburg, while the Western Province XV also extended their winning record on the third day of the tournament. Free State, after falling to SWD by a point on day one, bounced back with a fine win on Wednesday against the Blue Bulls. After edging Free State 35-34 in their first fixture of the tournament, SWD dominated the clash against the Golden Lions on Wednesday, scoring eight tries in a resounding 54-22 victory. Christiaan Vorster and Jacobus de Villiers scored two tries apiece for the Eagles. Earlier in the day, Limpopo completed an incredible comeback against the Griffons, after trailing 19-0 in the first quarter. Hooker Ziahn Lombaard scored a hat-trick while fullback Ryno Mienie slotted seven conversions to steer their team to an unlikely 49-44 victory. Fresh off their 52-6 win over the Griffons, the WP XV racked up a further 45 points and seven tries against the Pumas, with lock Gershom Pieters and replacement forward Caleb Koeberg grabbing a brace apiece. Free State scored seven tries in a 52-33 victory against the Blue Bulls. Fullback Lamla Mgedezi and No 13 Ethan Adams starred for the winners, scoring three and two tries respectively, while centre Thabiso Simelane claimed a hat-trick for the losing side. On Thursday, the main match will be played between Western Province and the Sharks. Craven Week day three results: Limpopo Blue Bulls 49 (21) Griffons 44 (31) Western Province XV 45 (33) Pumas 14 (7) Free State 52 (27) Blue Bulls 33 (19) Golden Lions 22 (7) SWD 54 (26) Craven Week day four fixtures: 10am: Boland v Valke 11.30pm: Griquas v Leopards 1pm: Border v Eastern Province 2.30pm: Western Province v Sharks
