Tough to leave Leicester, but home was calling — Hanro Liebenberg on return to the Bulls

Tough to leave Leicester, but home was calling — Hanro Liebenberg on return to the Bulls

Bulls lure former Junior Springbok back to Loftus Versfeld

The Blue Bulls Company has confirmed that versatile loose forward Hanro Liebenberg will be returning to his roots, joining the Bulls ahead of the 2026/27 season. Liebenberg returns to Loftus Versfeld after a highly decorated seven-year stint with English Premiership giants Leicester Tigers, where he made 141 appearances, scored 31 tries, and famously lifted the Gallagher Premiership title in 2022. Significant homecoming A former Junior Springbok…

Leicester Tigers fan favourite confirms his departure

Leicester Tigers back-row Hanro Liebenberg will leave the club at the end of the season to return to South Africa and rejoin the Bulls. Win 2027 Six Nations tickets with ISUZU The 30-year-old has been a key figure at Welford Road since arriving ahead of the 2019 campaign, making 141 appearances and scoring 31 tries in Tigers colours. He was also part of the side that lifted the Premiership title in 2022. Tigers head coach Geoff Parling revealed …

Bulls bring back ex-Junior Boks captain

The Vodacom Bulls have confirmed the return of a star loose forward. Hanro Liebenberg, who captained the Junior Springboks in 2015, will rejoin the Pretoria-based outfit at the end of the season. During a seven-year spell in England with the Leicester Tigers, Liebenberg has made 141 appearances, scored 31 tries and captained the side to the Premiership title in 2021-22. The 30-year-old previously represented the Bulls between 2015 and 2019 befor…