Ruan Nortje
IrelandathleteMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Ruan Nortje is a South African rugby union player who captains the Bulls, known for his leadership and physical presence as a second-row forward. He has been recognized for his contributions to the team's pack and his ability to influence games through set-piece play.
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Ruan Nortje had a try ruled out during the game.
Leinster run riot against Bulls to retain URC title – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-19
Ruan Nortjé scored a try for South Africa in the match.
Eben Etzebeth red card mars South Africa demolition job as Wales slump to record home defeat – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-29
Ruan Nortje was penalized for jumping across an Ireland lineout.
Brave Ireland fall to ferocious Springboks in card-laden battle – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-23
Ruan Nortje appears to be next in the lock pecking order for the Springboks.
Josh van der Flier and Garry Ringrose set for starting return against the Springboks – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-20
Ruan Nortje is mentioned as one of the locks who can cover positions for the Springboks.
Springboks arrive in Dublin nursing feelings of resentment over red cards – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-17
Ruan Nortje is mentioned as part of the South African team.
Encouraging campaign, but the Wallabies saved their worst for last
Australia· 2025-10-05
Ruan Nortje is mentioned as a player in the context of rugby.
Wallabies and All Blacks shouldn’t blame the referees, they need to adapt to how Test rugby is playedAustralia· 2025-09-28
Another massive 80 minutes.
All Blacks v Springboks: How the Springboks rated in the Wellington test
New Zealand· 2025-09-14
Ruan Nortje is part of the Springboks team to face the All Blacks in Wellington.
Springboks team: Rassie Erasmus makes sweeping backline changes for second test in WellingtonNew Zealand· 2025-09-08Ruan Nortje ran hard for 50 minutes and bagged handy lineout and ruck steals.
Springboks player ratings: The South African stars who struggled against All BlacksNew Zealand· 2025-09-07
Ruan Nortje is included in the Springboks side.
South Africa v Australia live updates: Rugby Championship test, Cape TownNew Zealand· 2025-08-23
Ruan Nortje is the captain of the Bulls.
Leinster look to end silverware drought against the Bulls at Croke Park – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-14
Ruan Nortje is the captain of the Bulls team for the URC Grand Final.
Leinster dealt late blow as Jamison Gibson-Park ruled out of URC Grand Final – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-14
Ruan Nortje pinched Niall Scannell’s throw.
Officiating error adds to the pain as Munster lose to Bulls at Thomond Park – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-19
Ruan Nortje admitted that lineouts are a big part of their game where they implement themselves and try to create momentum.
Munster seek to address lineout and get back to winning ways against Bulls – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-18
