Bulls

61 - 24

Full Time

Ospreys

Bulls vs Ospreys

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Conversion

Jaco van der Walt has kicked a conversion.

77'

Try

An interception by Willie Le Roux allows them to race away to score.

76'

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

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Keiran Williams bursts through to advance the Ospreys attack.

76'

Ospreys decide to make a substitution, with Owen Williams getting some game time.

71'

Ospreys decide to make a substitution, with Max Nagy being replaced.

71'

Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Jaco van der Walt getting some game time.

70'

Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Chris William Smith being replaced.

70'

Conversion

The Ospreys supporters go wild as Jack Walsh successfully kicks the conversion.

68'

Try

A series of passes by Ospreys results in a try for Keelan Giles

67'

Reuben Morgan-Williams sets up the try.

67'

Bulls make a substitution with Devon Williams coming on.

66'

Bulls make a substitution with Canan Moodie coming off.

66'

Bulls make a substitution with Janko Swanepoel coming on.

66'

Bulls make a substitution with Ruan Vermaak coming off.

66'

Bulls sub Mornay Smith comes onto the field.

64'

Wilco Louw departs for Bulls.

64'

Bulls sub Simphiwe Matanzima comes onto the field.

64'

Gerhard Steenekamp departs for Bulls.

64'

Bulls sub Zak Burger comes onto the field.

61'

Embrose Papier departs for Bulls.

61'

Bulls sub Jannes Kirsten comes onto the field.

61'

Cameron Hanekom departs for Bulls.

61'

It was a certain try if Bulls hadn't been impeded, the referee agrees and awards the penalty try.

60'

Yellow Card

Max Nagy (Ospreys) is shown a yellow card

60'

Evardi Boshoff comes on for Ospreys.

57'

Owen Watkin leaves the field.

57'

James Ratti comes on for Ospreys.

57'

Huw Owen-Sutton leaves the field.

57'

Ben Warren comes on for Ospreys.

57'

Rhys Henry leaves the field.

57'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Chris William Smith kicks the conversion.

55'

Try

A penetrating move by Bulls results in a try for Kurt-Lee Arendse.

54'

That's a great try assist by Embrose Papier.

54'

What a run here by Embrose Papier as they get over the gainline!

54'

Akker van der Merwe comes on.

53'

Johan Grobbelaar comes off.

53'

What a run here by Willie Le Roux as they get over the gainline!

51'

Nicky Smith comes on.

50'

Gareth Thomas comes off.

50'

Harri Deaves comes on.

50'

Morgan Morse comes off.

50'

Dewi Lake comes on.

50'

Sam Parry comes off.

50'

Reuben Morgan-Williams comes on.

50'

Luke Davies comes off.

50'

Conversion

Jack Walsh adds the two points for Ospreys.

49'

Try

Slick passing by Ospreys leads to a try for Keiran Williams.

48'

Spellbinding play by Max Nagy is finished off with a try.

47'

Max Nagy makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Conversion

Chris William Smith adds the two points for Bulls.

46'

Try

Slick passing by Bulls leads to a try for Embrose Papier.

44'

Spellbinding play by David Kriel is finished off with a try.

44'

David Kriel makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Conversion

Chris William Smith adds the two points for Bulls.

43'

Try

A clever kick there by Bulls allows Canan Moodie to collect the ball and touch down for the try.

41'

David Kriel played a key part in that try.

41'

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

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Chris William Smith does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

39'

Try

Incisive passing by Bulls is finished off by Canan Moodie, as they goes over for the try.

38'

That's a great try assist by David Kriel.

38'

Fabulous play by Bulls has led to David Kriel being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Fabulous play by Ospreys has led to Max Nagy being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Fabulous play by Bulls has led to Embrose Papier being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Penalty Goal

The Ospreys supporters go wild as Jack Walsh successfully kicks the penalty goal.

34'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Chris William Smith will have to re-adjust the radar.

30'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Kurt-Lee Arendse scores from close range.

29'

Trouble here as Kurt-Lee Arendse breaches the defence.

29'

Spellbinding play by Embrose Papier is finished off with a try.

29'

Trouble here as Elrigh Louw breaches the defence.

28'

Conversion

Jack Walsh makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

27'

Try

Silky skills by Ospreys ends with a try for Luke Davies.

26'

Morgan Morris played a key part in that try.

26'

Trouble here as Rhys Henry breaches the defence.

26'

Conversion

Chris William Smith makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

22'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Bulls is finished off by David Kriel

21'

That's a great try assist by Kurt-Lee Arendse.

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Kurt-Lee Arendse bursts through to advance the Bulls attack.

21'

The touch judges have waved away the attempt by Jack Walsh as they hook it left.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Reinhardt Ludwig took full advantage.

10'

Conversion

Chris William Smith has kicked a conversion.

Try

The Bulls pack has powered over for Johan Grobbelaar to score the try.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Bulls v Ospreys 
  
 Round 15 
  
 Sat 27th April 2024, 06:00am PDT 
  
 Loftus Versfeld

Points Flow Chart

Bulls win +37

Time in lead

Mins in lead

94%

% Of Game In Lead

18%

Possession Last 10 min

82%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

van der Walt

61 - 24

77'

Le Roux

59 - 24

76'

Walsh

68'

54 - 24

Giles

67'

54 - 22

Penalty Try

54 - 17

60'

Nagy

60'

47 - 17

Smith

47 - 17

55'

Arendse

45 - 17

54'

Walsh

49'

40 - 17

Williams

48'

40 - 15

Smith

40 - 10

46'

Papier

38 - 10

44'

Smith

33 - 10

43'

Moodie

31 - 10

41'

Half Time

Smith

26 - 10

39'

Moodie

24 - 10

38'

Walsh

34'

19 - 10

Arendse

19 - 7

29'

Walsh

27'

14 - 7

Davies

26'

14 - 5

Smith

14 - 0

22'

Kriel

12 - 0

21'

Smith

7 - 0

Grobbelaar

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.6

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Bulls

Ospreys

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Defence Profile

Bulls

Ospreys

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

50%

33%

3-6 secs

27%

47%

6+ secs

18%

17%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

59'

60'

65'

71'

79'

Bulls

Ospreys

Bulls vs Ospreys Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Bulls face off against Ospreys in United Rugby Championship Round 15 on Sat 27th April 2024 at Loftus Versfeld. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 14:00. In South Africa it’s at 15:00 SAST, 01:00 NZST in New Zealand, 23:00 AEST in Australia and 06:00 EST 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 6 places in the league table with Ospreys in 2nd and Bulls in 8th as such Ospreys are favourites on paper.

Bulls vs Ospreys Squads

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