In a first for South Africa, the Blue Bulls Company has rewarded 35 women with professional contracts.
Bulls backline coach Chris Rossouw recapped their disappointing Heineken Champions Cup loss to Lyon on Friday.
The Bulls have confirmed the signing of Henry Immelman from Scottish side Edinburgh on a three-year deal that will run until June 2026.
Bulls boss Jake White is sticking to the plan of fielding two competitive teams this season after a largely changed side edged Lyon in a thrilling Champions Cup clash at Loftus Versfeld.