CONFIRMED: Double World Cup winner signs for Bulls
Double World Cup winner Kwagga Smith has signed a three-year contract with the Bulls rugby team. The 33-year-old loose forward is currently recovering from a major knee injury and is expected to return to play by the end of December.
Why it matters
Smith's move is a major transfer in professional rugby, bringing significant international experience to the Bulls squad.
TRANSFER NEWS: The Bulls have finally confirmed the signing of Kwagga Smith.
The Springbok loose forward will join the Bulls on a three-year contract.
The versatile 33-year-old has been in two World Cup-winning squads, in 2019 and 2023.
Bulls coach Johan Ackermann said he was delighted to team up again with Smith, having coached him previously at the Lions.
“As a youngster, he showed character and fight and integrity. He’s a team man who has grown into a stalwart, and it’s been a privilege to watch his career unfold and establish himself as one of the best back rows in world rugby.
“Wherever he goes, he makes a difference, and I look forward to him contributing both on and off the field.”
Kwagga Smith signs 📝 for the Vodacom Bulls. https://t.co/niyyaq73cN
— Official Blue Bulls (@BlueBullsRugby) October 25, 2026
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