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Indiphile Tyeda, playing for the Leopards, during the Carling Currie Cup in Kempton Park on July 19 2025.
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Fresh midfield duo Tyeda and Nondlwana ready to ignite Bulldogs

Border Bulldogs new signings Indi Tyeda and Bulelani Nondlwana are eager to transition their standout Varsity rugby performances to the provincial stage ahead of the SA Cup.

Border Bulldogs head coach Dumisani Mhani has been retained for the 2027 season.
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Continuity key to Bulldogs sticking with Mhani

Despite a challenging winless run, the Border Rugby Union has retained head coach Dumisani Mhani for the 2027 season, citing squad continuity and tactical growth.

Flyhalf Sergio Stalmeester makes a sniping run for the Valke during a Currie Cup First Division match against the EP Elephants at the Central Field in Kariega
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Valke points-machine Stalmeester signs for Elephants

Highly rated Valke flyhalf Sergio Stalmeester has signed with the EP Elephants, boosting their squad ahead of their Carling Currie Cup Premier Division promotion campaign.

A jubilant EP Elephants team celebrates winning the SA Shield U21 trophy after beating Griquas in the final at Otto du Plessis High School on Saturday
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Are EP's slumbering Mighty Elephants on the rise again?

After winning the SA Rugby U21 Shield, Eastern Province rugby faces the challenge of securing sponsorship to retain its rising stars and rebuild the union.

EP Elephants wing Owen Breda on attack against Griquas during the SA Rugby U21 Shield final at Otto du Plessis High School on Saturday
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EP's junior stars put hands up for senior selection

After clinching the SA Rugby U21 Shield title, EP U21 coach Shaun Oliver is set to meet senior mentor Allister Coetzee to recommend standout junior stars for senior squad call-ups.

Diego Williams makes ground for the EP Elephants during a Mzansi Challenge match against the Boland Kavaliers at the De Wet Stadium in Despatch
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Williams leaving EP after 89 games to play for arch-rivals Border

After nine seasons and 89 appearances for the EP Elephants, veteran loose forward Diego Williams has signed with arch-rivals the Border Bulldogs ahead of the 2027 season.