Bulls

45 - 19

Full Time

Benetton

Benetton vs Bulls

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Commentary

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It's all over! The referee Craig Evans has blown their whistle to end the game.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Paolo Odogwu bursts through to advance the Benetton Rugby attack.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Paul de Wet bursts through to advance the Bulls attack.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ruan Nortje bursts through to advance the Bulls attack.

76'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Handre Pollard will have to re-adjust the radar.

75'

Try

Ruan Nortje scores the try from close range.

74'

Paul de Wet played a key part in that try.

74'

Bulls make a substitution with Ruan Vermaak coming on.

69'

Bulls make a substitution with Cobus Wiese coming off.

69'

Bulls make a substitution with Paul de Wet coming on.

69'

Bulls make a substitution with Embrose Papier coming off.

69'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Cristiano Tizzano coming on.

67'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Federico Zanandrea coming off.

67'

Bulls sub Stravino Jacobs comes onto the field.

63'

Canan Moodie departs for Bulls.

63'

Conversion

The Bulls supporters go wild as Handre Pollard successfully kicks the conversion.

63'

Try

Bulls are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Mpilo Gumede touching down.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Mpilo Gumede goes through the gap.

62'

Benetton Rugby sub Jadin Kingi comes onto the field.

60'

Lorenzo Cannone departs for Benetton Rugby.

60'

Benetton Rugby sub Leonardo Marin comes onto the field.

60'

Matt Gallagher departs for Benetton Rugby.

60'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Handre Pollard kicks the conversion.

57'

Try

Sergeal Petersen scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

56'

What a run here by Sergeal Petersen as they get over the gainline!

56'

Stedman Gans played a key part in that try.

56'

Mpilo Gumede comes on.

53'

Elrigh Louw comes off.

53'

Stedman Gans comes on.

53'

Devon Williams comes off.

53'

Francois Klopper comes on.

53'

Wilco Louw comes off.

53'

Marco van Staden comes on.

53'

Johan Grobbelaar comes off.

53'

Jan-Hendrik Wessels comes on.

53'

Gerhard Steenekamp comes off.

53'

Giulio Marini comes on.

52'

Mattia Midena comes off.

52'

Niccolo Cannone comes on.

52'

Federico Ruzza comes off.

52'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Ivan Nemer getting some game time.

45'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro being replaced.

45'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Marcos Gallorini getting some game time.

45'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Tiziano Pasquali being replaced.

45'

Conversion

Rhyno Smith adds the two points for Benetton Rugby.

42'

Try

Incisive passing by Benetton Rugby is finished off by Louis Lynagh, as they goes over for the try.

41'

Matt Gallagher played a key part in that try.

41'

Fabulous play by Benetton Rugby has led to Matt Gallagher being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Fabulous play by Benetton Rugby has led to Rhyno Smith being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Fabulous play by Bulls has led to Sergeal Petersen being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Nicholas Gasperini coming on.

40'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Bautista Bernasconi coming off.

40'

Bulls make a substitution with Elrigh Louw coming on.

40'

Bulls make a substitution with Mpilo Gumede coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

Conversion

Rhyno Smith does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

40'

Try

What an effort there by Rhyno Smith as they score the try.

39'

Fabulous play by Benetton Rugby has led to Rhyno Smith being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Conversion

Handre Pollard does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

37'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Bulls as Cobus Wiese goes over.

37'

Yellow Card

Alessandro Garbisi (Benetton Rugby) is shown a yellow card

34'

Fabulous play by Bulls has led to Harold Vorster being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Mpilo Gumede comes on for Bulls.

32'

Elrigh Louw leaves the field.

32'

Trouble here as Embrose Papier breaches the defence.

32'

Handre Pollard curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

29'

Try

It's going to take a miracle to stop this Bulls maul...no miracles today as Johan Grobbelaar powers over.

28'

Rhyno Smith looks to land a drop goal, but it misses sailing past the left handside of the posts.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Willie le Roux bursts through to advance the Bulls attack.

23'

Alessandro Garbisi curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

19'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Benetton Rugby is finished off by Louis Lynagh

18'

Matt Gallagher sets up the try.

18'

Conversion

Handre Pollard converts the try.

12'

Try

A series of passes by Bulls results in a try for Willie le Roux

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Willie le Roux took full advantage.

12'

Spellbinding play by Handre Pollard is finished off with a try.

12'

Conversion

Handre Pollard has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Bulls leads to a try for Sergeal Petersen

Handre Pollard sets up the try.

The defensive line has been broken as Canan Moodie goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Craig Evans blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Bulls v Benetton 
  
 Round 18 
  
 Sat 16th May 2026, 07:00am PDT 
  
 Loftus Versfeld 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Craig Evans

Points Flow Chart

Bulls win +26

Time in lead

Mins in lead

99%

% Of Game In Lead

61%

Possession Last 10 min

39%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Nortje

45 - 19

74'

Pollard

40 - 19

63'

Gumede

38 - 19

62'

Pollard

33 - 19

57'

Petersen

31 - 19

56'

Smith

42'

26 - 19

Lynagh

41'

26 - 17

Half Time

Smith

40'

26 - 12

Smith

39'

26 - 10

Pollard

26 - 5

37'

Wiese

24 - 5

37'

Garbisi

34'

19 - 5

Grobbelaar

19 - 5

28'

Lynagh

18'

14 - 5

Pollard

14 - 0

12'

le Roux

12 - 0

12'

Pollard

7 - 0

Petersen

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.7

Entries

Attack Profile

Bulls

Benetton

More Less

Defence Profile

Bulls

Benetton

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

59%

60%

3-6 secs

24%

26%

6+ secs

18%

14%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

66'

69'

71'

78'

79'

Bulls

Benetton

Bulls vs Benetton Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Bulls face off against Benetton in United Rugby Championship Round 18 on Sat 16th May 2026 at Loftus Versfeld. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:00 and is broadcast on Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 16:00 SAST on SuperSport, 02:00 NZST on URC TV in New Zealand, 00:00 AEST on URC TV in Australia and 07:00 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Bulls won the last encounter but Bulls are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by 9 places in the league table with Benetton in 4th and Bulls in 13th as such Benetton are favourites on paper.

Bulls vs Benetton Squads

The official squads for Bulls vs Benetton will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.