Bulls

45 - 21

Full Time

Cardiff Rugby

Bulls vs Cardiff Rugby

Events

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The 80 minutes is up! The referee has blown their whistle to end the second half.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Cameron Winnett bursts through to advance the Cardiff Rugby attack.

79'

Conversion

Ben Thomas has kicked a conversion.

75'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Cardiff Rugby is finished off by Gabriel Hamer-Webb

75'

This is dangerous for the defence as Gabriel Hamer-Webb bursts through to advance the Cardiff Rugby attack.

75'

Dan Thomas played a key part in that try.

75'

A gap opened in the defence and Teddy Williams took full advantage.

75'

The drop goal is on its way from Willie Le Roux but it runs out gas over the last few metres, falling short.

73'

Conversion

Ben Thomas has kicked a conversion.

71'

Try

Teddy Williams scores the try from close range.

71'

That's a great try assist by Alex Mann.

71'

Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Devon Williams getting some game time.

70'

Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Canan Moodie being replaced.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Alun Lawrence took full advantage.

70'

Cardiff Rugby sub Taulupe Faletau comes onto the field.

63'

Josh McNally departs for Cardiff Rugby.

63'

Alulutho Tshakweni comes on for Bulls.

56'

Jan-Hendrik Wessels leaves the field.

56'

Stedman Gans comes on for Bulls.

55'

David Kriel leaves the field.

55'

What a run here by Gabriel Hamer-Webb as they get over the gainline!

54'

Teddy Williams comes on.

52'

Rory Thornton comes off.

52'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Keagan Johannes kicks the conversion.

52'

Jannes Kirsten comes on.

51'

Cobus Wiese comes off.

51'

Akker van der Merwe comes on.

51'

Johan Grobbelaar comes off.

51'

Marco van Staden comes on.

51'

Cameron Hanekom comes off.

51'

Mornay Smith comes on.

51'

Wilco Louw comes off.

51'

Try

A penetrating move by Bulls results in a try for Sebastian de Klerk.

51'

Willie Le Roux sets up the try.

51'

Aled Davies comes on.

50'

Johan Mulder comes off.

50'

Rhys Litterick comes on.

50'

Keiron Assiratti comes off.

50'

Liam Belcher comes on.

50'

Evan Lloyd comes off.

50'

Danny Southworth comes on.

50'

Corey Domachowski comes off.

50'

Conversion

Ben Thomas adds the two points for Cardiff Rugby.

46'

Try

Slick passing by Cardiff Rugby leads to a try for Alex Mann.

46'

Spellbinding play by Rory Jennings is finished off with a try.

46'

Conversion

Keagan Johannes adds the two points for Bulls.

43'

Try

A clever kick there by Bulls allows Sebastian de Klerk to collect the ball and touch down for the try.

42'

Sebastian de Klerk makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Willie Le Roux played a key part in that try.

42'

Cardiff Rugby make a substitution with Dan Thomas coming on.

40'

Cardiff Rugby make a substitution with James Botham coming off.

40'

Cardiff Rugby make a substitution with Rory Jennings coming on.

40'

Cardiff Rugby make a substitution with Tinus de Beer coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Keagan Johannes does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

38'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Bulls as Cameron Hanekom goes over.

37'

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

34'

Trouble here as Ruan Nortje breaches the defence.

29'

Trouble here as Sebastian de Klerk breaches the defence.

29'

Trouble here as Cobus Wiese breaches the defence.

26'

Conversion

Keagan Johannes makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

21'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Bulls is finished off by Canan Moodie

20'

That's a great try assist by Willie Le Roux.

20'

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

20'

Conversion

Keagan Johannes converts the try.

16'

Try

Wilco Louw scores the try from close range.

15'

Spellbinding play by Canan Moodie is finished off with a try.

15'

Bulls sub Keagan Johannes comes onto the field.

11'

Johan Goosen departs for Bulls.

11'

Conversion

Johan Goosen has kicked a conversion.

Try

The kick through from Bulls has allowed Harold Vorster to touch down.

That's a great try assist by Canan Moodie.

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

Penalty Goal

Johan Goosen has kicked a penalty goal.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Bulls v Cardiff Rugby 
  
 Round 17 
  
 Sat 10th May 2025, 07:00am PDT 
  
 Loftus Versfeld 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Eoghan Cross

Points Flow Chart

Bulls win +24

Time in lead

Mins in lead

100%

% Of Game In Lead

20%

Possession Last 10 min

80%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Thomas

75'

45 - 21

Hamer-Webb

75'

45 - 19

Thomas

71'

45 - 14

Williams

71'

45 - 12

Johannes

45 - 7

52'

de Klerk

43 - 7

51'

Thomas

46'

38 - 7

Mann

46'

38 - 5

Johannes

38 - 0

43'

de Klerk

36 - 0

42'

Half Time

Johannes

31 - 0

38'

Hanekom

29 - 0

37'

Johannes

24 - 0

21'

Moodie

22 - 0

20'

Johannes

17 - 0

16'

Louw

15 - 0

15'

Goosen

10 - 0

Vorster

8 - 0

Goosen

3 - 0

Start

Win Probability

Bulls

87%

Draw

Cardiff Rugby

12%

Ruck-Won by Keagan Johannes

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Bulls

Cardiff Rugby

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Defence Profile

Bulls

Cardiff Rugby

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

78%

76%

3-6 secs

18%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

56'

61'

63'

64'

76'

Bulls

Cardiff Rugby

Bulls vs Cardiff Rugby Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Bulls face off against Cardiff Rugby in United Rugby Championship Round 17 on Sat 10th May 2025 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 TVNZ+ in New Zealand, 00:00 AEST in Australia and 07:00 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Bulls won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by 7 places in the league table with Cardiff Rugby in 2nd and Bulls in 9th as such Cardiff Rugby are favourites on paper.

Bulls vs Cardiff Rugby Squads

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