Ulster

28 - 7

Full Time

Bulls

Bulls vs Ulster

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jacob Stockdale bursts through to advance the Ulster Rugby attack.

77'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Conor McKee getting some game time.

74'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Nathan Doak being replaced.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Zac Ward took full advantage.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Jude Postlethwaite took full advantage.

72'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Jake Flannery getting some game time.

70'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Jack Murphy being replaced.

70'

Bulls decide to make a substitution, with David Kriel getting some game time.

70'

Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Harold Vorster being replaced.

70'

Bulls make a substitution with Juann Else coming on.

68'

Bulls make a substitution with Johan Grobbelaar coming off.

68'

Ulster Rugby make a substitution with Jude Postlethwaite coming on.

68'

Ulster Rugby make a substitution with Stuart McCloskey coming off.

68'

Ulster Rugby sub Eric O'Sullivan comes onto the field.

63'

Sam Crean departs for Ulster Rugby.

63'

Ulster Rugby sub Harry Sheridan comes onto the field.

62'

Cormac Izuchukwu departs for Ulster Rugby.

62'

Sean Reffell comes on for Ulster Rugby.

59'

Juarno Augustus leaves the field.

59'

Reinhardt Ludwig comes on for Bulls.

59'

Nicolaas Janse van Rensburg leaves the field.

59'

Tom Stewart comes on for Ulster Rugby.

59'

Rob Herring leaves the field.

59'

Paul de Wet comes on for Bulls.

58'

Zak Burger leaves the field.

58'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Nathan Doak kicks the conversion.

57'

Try

A penetrating move by Ulster Rugby results in a try for Cormac Izuchukwu.

56'

What a run here by Cormac Izuchukwu as they get over the gainline!

55'

That's a great try assist by David McCann.

55'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Nathan Doak kicks the conversion.

54'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Rob Herring from scoring as they record the try for Ulster Rugby.

53'

What a run here by Rob Herring as they get over the gainline!

53'

Mornay Smith comes on.

52'

Wilco Louw comes off.

52'

Jan-Hendrik Wessels comes on.

52'

Gerhard Steenekamp comes off.

52'

Nama Xaba comes on.

51'

Marco van Staden comes off.

51'

Conversion

Nathan Doak adds the two points for Ulster Rugby.

49'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Juarno Augustus dots the ball down from close range.

48'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Scott Wilson getting some game time.

46'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Tom O'Toole being replaced.

46'

Yellow Card

Jeandre Rudolph (Bulls) is shown a yellow card

46'

Jack Murphy makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

James Hume makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

42'

Ulster Rugby sub Robert Baloucoune comes onto the field.

36'

Tom Stewart departs for Ulster Rugby.

36'

Tom Stewart comes on for Ulster Rugby.

33'

Robert Baloucoune leaves the field.

33'

Nathan Doak hits the left post with their penalty attempt.

31'

Stuart McCloskey comes on.

28'

Jude Postlethwaite comes off.

28'

Conversion

Handre Pollard makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

27'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Wilco Louw scores from close range.

26'

Zak Burger played a key part in that try.

26'

Yellow Card

Rob Herring (Ulster Rugby) is shown a yellow card

26'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Jude Postlethwaite getting some game time.

21'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Stuart McCloskey being replaced.

21'

Conversion

Nathan Doak makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

21'

Try

Stuart McCloskey goes on their own for a try.

21'

A gap opened in the defence and Sebastian de Klerk took full advantage.

15'

Bulls sub Willie le Roux comes onto the field.

14'

Devon Williams departs for Bulls.

14'

The defensive line has been broken as James Hume goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Ulster v Bulls 
  
 Round 3 
  
 Sat 11th October 2025, 01:45pm CDT 
  
 Affidea Stadium 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Mike Adamson

Points Flow Chart

Ulster win +21

Time in lead

Mins in lead

47%

% Of Game In Lead

46%

Possession Last 10 min

54%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Doak

28 - 7

57'

Izuchukwu

26 - 7

56'

Doak

21 - 7

54'

Herring

19 - 7

53'

Doak

14 - 7

49'

Augustus

12 - 7

48'

Rudolph

46'

7 - 7

Half Time

Pollard

27'

7 - 7

Louw

26'

7 - 5

Herring

7 - 0

26'

Doak

7 - 0

21'

McCloskey

5 - 0

21'

Start

Win Probability

Ulster

37%

Draw

Bulls

62%

Lineout-Won by Juann Else

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.1

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Ulster

Bulls

More Less

Defence Profile

Ulster

Bulls

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

60%

67%

3-6 secs

22%

24%

6+ secs

18%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

67'

72'

78'

80'

Ulster

Bulls

Ulster vs Bulls Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Ulster face off against Bulls in United Rugby Championship Round 3 on Sat 11th October 2025 at Affidea Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 19:45 and is broadcast on Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 20:45 SAST on SuperSport, 06:45 NZST on URC TV in New Zealand, 04:45 AEST on URC TV in Australia and 13:45 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Ulster 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 just 1 place in the league table with Bulls in 5th and Ulster in 6th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Ulster vs Bulls Squads

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