Bulls

63 - 24

Full Time

Zebre

Bulls vs Zebre

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Sergeal Petersen bursts through to advance the Bulls attack.

79'

Jan-Hendrik Wessels comes on.

75'

Akker van der Merwe comes off.

75'

Conversion

Boeta Chamberlain has kicked a conversion.

75'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by David Kriel leads to a try for Bulls

74'

A gap opened in the defence and David Kriel took full advantage.

74'

Conversion

Boeta Chamberlain has kicked a conversion.

73'

Try

A series of passes by Bulls results in a try for Sergeal Petersen

72'

Embrose Papier played a key part in that try.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Nizaam Carr took full advantage.

72'

Zebre Parma decide to make a substitution, with Ratko Jelic getting some game time.

71'

Zebre Parma decide to make a substitution, with Alessandro Fusco being replaced.

71'

Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Boeta Chamberlain getting some game time.

70'

Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Keagan Johannes being replaced.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Geronimo Prisciantelli took full advantage.

69'

Zebre Parma make a substitution with Francesco Ruffolo coming on.

66'

Zebre Parma make a substitution with Iacopo Bianchi coming off.

66'

Bulls make a substitution with Embrose Papier coming on.

65'

Bulls make a substitution with Zak Burger coming off.

65'

Conversion

The Bulls supporters go wild as Keagan Johannes successfully kicks the conversion.

65'

Try

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

64'

Zak Burger sets up the try.

64'

Bulls sub Simphiwe Matanzima comes onto the field.

60'

Jan-Hendrik Wessels departs for Bulls.

60'

Bulls sub Nizaam Carr comes onto the field.

60'

Marcell Coetzee departs for Bulls.

60'

Conversion

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

58'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Marcell Coetzee from scoring as they record the try for Bulls.

58'

Zak Burger played a key part in that try.

58'

Damiano Mazza comes on for Zebre Parma.

57'

Filippo Drago leaves the field.

57'

Alessandro Fusco comes on for Zebre Parma.

57'

Ratko Jelic leaves the field.

57'

What a run here by Stravino Jacobs as they get over the gainline!

56'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Giacomo Da Re kicks the conversion.

55'

Try

The forward pack of Zebre Parma will be happy with that as the rolling maul barges over for the try.

54'

Ruan Nortje comes on.

52'

Mpilo Gumede comes off.

52'

Wilco Louw comes on.

52'

Mornay Smith comes off.

52'

Paolo Buonfiglio comes on.

51'

Luca Rizzoli comes off.

51'

Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Zak Burger getting some game time.

50'

Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Embrose Papier being replaced.

50'

Zebre Parma decide to make a substitution, with Ratko Jelic getting some game time.

49'

Zebre Parma decide to make a substitution, with Alessandro Fusco being replaced.

49'

Yellow Card

JF van Heerden (Bulls) is shown a yellow card

49'

Marco van Staden makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Zebre Parma decide to make a substitution, with Giacomo Da Re getting some game time.

48'

Zebre Parma decide to make a substitution, with Giovanni Montemauri being replaced.

48'

Zebre Parma decide to make a substitution, with Juan Pitinari getting some game time.

48'

Zebre Parma decide to make a substitution, with Muhamed Hasa being replaced.

48'

Conversion

Keagan Johannes adds the two points for Bulls.

47'

Try

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

46'

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

46'

Zebre Parma decide to make a substitution, with Giacomo Ferrari getting some game time.

45'

Zebre Parma decide to make a substitution, with Guido Volpi being replaced.

45'

Zebre Parma make a substitution with Tommaso Di Bartolomeo coming on.

44'

Zebre Parma make a substitution with Luca Bigi coming off.

44'

Bulls make a substitution with Embrose Papier coming on.

42'

Bulls make a substitution with Zak Burger coming off.

42'

Conversion

Giovanni Montemauri adds the two points for Zebre Parma.

40'

Try

Incisive passing by Zebre Parma is finished off by Giovanni Montemauri, as they goes over for the try.

40'

Geronimo Prisciantelli played a key part in that try.

40'

Fabulous play by Zebre Parma has led to Geronimo Prisciantelli being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Bulls make a substitution with Akker van der Merwe coming on.

40'

Bulls make a substitution with Alulutho Tshakweni coming off.

40'

Bulls sub Marco van Staden comes onto the field.

40'

Ruan Vermaak departs for Bulls.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Fabulous play by Zebre Parma has led to Jacopo Trulla being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Conversion

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

36'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Bulls as Jan-Hendrik Wessels goes over.

35'

Conversion

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

30'

Try

Brilliant skill shown there by Stravino Jacobs as they go over the white wash for a try.

29'

Trouble here as Stravino Jacobs breaches the defence.

29'

Spellbinding play by Keagan Johannes is finished off with a try.

29'

Drop Goal

Alessandro Fusco does the business as their drop goal attempt goes over.

26'

Trouble here as Devon Williams breaches the defence.

25'

Conversion

Giovanni Montemauri converts the try.

19'

Try

What a kick! Jacopo Trulla takes full advantage to score for Zebre Parma.

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jacopo Trulla bursts through to advance the Zebre Parma attack.

18'

Geronimo Prisciantelli sets up the try.

18'

A gap opened in the defence and Alessandro Gesi took full advantage.

15'

Conversion

Keagan Johannes converts the try.

13'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Zak Burger leads to a try for Bulls

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Zak Burger took full advantage.

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Bautista Stavile took full advantage.

10'

Conversion

Keagan Johannes has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Bulls leads to a try for Sergeal Petersen

The defensive line has been broken as Sergeal Petersen goes through the gap.

Devon Williams sets up the try.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Bulls v Zebre 
  
 Round 14 
  
 Sat 29th March 2025, 05:45am PDT 
  
 Loftus Versfeld 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Mike Adamson

Points Flow Chart

Bulls win +39

Time in lead

Mins in lead

100%

% Of Game In Lead

80%

Possession Last 10 min

20%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Chamberlain

63 - 24

75'

Kriel

61 - 24

74'

Chamberlain

56 - 24

73'

Petersen

54 - 24

72'

Johannes

49 - 24

65'

Vorster

47 - 24

64'

Johannes

42 - 24

58'

Coetzee

40 - 24

58'

Da Re

55'

35 - 24

Di Bartolomeo

54'

35 - 22

van Heerden

35 - 17

49'

Johannes

35 - 17

47'

van Staden

33 - 17

46'

Montemauri

40'

28 - 17

Montemauri

40'

28 - 15

Half Time

Johannes

28 - 10

36'

Wessels

26 - 10

35'

Johannes

21 - 10

30'

Jacobs

19 - 10

29'

Fusco

26'

14 - 10

Montemauri

19'

14 - 7

Trulla

19'

14 - 5

Johannes

14 - 0

13'

Burger

12 - 0

12'

Johannes

7 - 0

Petersen

5 - 0

Start

Win Probability

Bulls

89%

Draw

Zebre

10%

Ruck-Won by Jannes Kirsten

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

5.2

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Bulls

Zebre

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Defence Profile

Bulls

Zebre

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

63%

50%

3-6 secs

20%

40%

6+ secs

18%

10%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

63'

65'

67'

76'

78'

Bulls

Zebre

Bulls vs Zebre Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Bulls face off against Zebre in United Rugby Championship Round 14 on Sat 29th March 2025 at Loftus Versfeld. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 12:45 and is broadcast on Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 14:45 SAST on SuperSport, 01:45 NZST on TVNZ+ in New Zealand, 23:45 AEST in Australia and 05:45 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 13 places in the league table with Zebre in 2nd and Bulls in 15th as such Zebre are favourites on paper.

Bulls vs Zebre Squads

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