Chamberlain heads to Newcastle

Vodacom Bulls pivot Boeta Chamberlain will leave Loftus Versfeld at the end of the Carling Currie Cup to join the Newcastle Red Bulls in England.

Chamberlain, who had mixed success under former coach Jake White and didn’t play as much as he would have liked, decided to make the move after only a little more than a season at the Pretoria franchise.

He was previously at the Sharks where he made 59 appearances.

The Vodacom Bulls confirm that flyhalf Boeta Chamberlain will leave Loftus Versfeld after the 2025 Carling Currie Cup to join English Premiership side Newcastle 🤝

Chamberlain, 26, joined the Vodacom Bulls last year after a successful stint with the Sharks, where he made 59… pic.twitter.com/e08Evp5Fck

— Official Blue Bulls (@BlueBullsRugby) August 20, 2025

The former SA under-20 player will now join Steve Diamond’s acquisitions and hopes to be a big player in the English Premiership

Vodacom Bulls Currie Cup head coach Phiwe Nomlomo paid tribute to Chamberlain’s contribution: “Boeta has been a valued member of our squad and brought great professionalism and energy to our environment. He’s a player with a sharp rugby brain and a strong work ethic, and we wish him every success as he takes on this new opportunity abroad.”

Chamberlain expressed his gratitude to the Bulls and excitement for what lies ahead: “Playing for the Vodacom Bulls has been a privilege. The culture, the fans, and the standard of rugby here have helped me grow immensely. I’m grateful for the opportunity and look forward to the next challenge with Newcastle. It’s a new adventure, and I’m excited to test myself in a different environment.”

Part of what could have made Chamberlain's mind is the arrival of Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard at Loftus from Leicester Tigers.