Bulls name 13 Boks in side for French Champions Cup heavyweights
The Bulls have rolled out a "Springbok-heavy" squad for Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup opener against defending champions Bor…
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Johan Ackermann's Bulls suffer shock URC home loss
The Lions returned from the international break with a disciplined, high-tempo display to stun the Bulls 43-33 at Loftus Versfeld,…
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Forgotten Bok returns for URC club 10 months after 'catastrophic' injury
Elrigh Louw will finally make his long-awaited return for the Vodacom Bulls this weekend, almost 10 months to the day since a cata…
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Bulls go big with 18 Springboks in Champions Cup squad
Bulls head coach Johan Ackermann has named his 32-man squad for this season's Investec Champions Cup, 18 of which are South Africa…
'Major statement of intent': Bulls secure double Springbok deal
South Africa internationals Jan-Hendrik Wessels and Cameron Hanekom have signed new deals at the club, running until 2028.
'Jeez bro, when he is fresh, he is a different animal'
Scotland No.8 Jack Dempsey was lauded as a “different animal” and a “big-game player” after delivering a powerful player-o…
Glasgow go top of URC as streak continues with win against Bulls
.Glasgow went top of the United Rugby Championship with a 21-12 victory over Bulls.
Bulls name team to face Glasgow with telling absence of Springbok star
Bulls head coach Johan Ackermann has named his side to take on Glasgow Warriors on Friday in the United Rugby Championship, with h…
Mack Hansen a serious doubt for Ireland clash with All Blacks
Sean Naughton narrowly missed a late conversion and the chance to snatch Connacht victory as the Irish side lost 28-27 to the Bull…
Faletau stars as Cardiff top URC, Edinburgh earn first win in style
Dylan Richardson and Darcy Graham grabbed two tries each as Edinburgh beat Benetton 43-0 at the Hive Stadium to seal their first U…
Handre Pollard flown home as Bulls react to loss with major changes
Bulls head coach Johan Ackermann has retained just five players from the starting XV that lost to Ulster on Saturday for their Uni…
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Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu leads list of 21 stars returning to URC this weekend
A host of international stars return to action this weekend as the BKT URC moves into Round 3.
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Winless Leinster welcome back injured Lions tourist to their ranks
Leinster have received a timely boost ahead of their URC Round 3 clash with the Hollywoodbets Sharks at Aviva Stadium, with Britis…
Bulls to bring 13 Boks on tour but forced to leave two behind
The Bulls will depart for Ireland tonight with 13 Springboks in their ranks for a demanding three-match Vodacom United Rugby Champ…
Late Bulls' charge downs much improved Leinster
Leinster came up short in a thrilling 39-31 loss to Bulls that made it two defeats out of two in the United Rugby Championship, bu…
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United Rugby Championship
Opinion
Leinster player ratings vs Bulls | 2025/26 URC
Leinster player ratings: Leinster were a very different beast to the outfit that rolled over against the Stormers last week.
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Lions rookie drafted as part of 7 Leinster changes for Bulls
Leinster have responded to last weekend's horror show against the DHL Stormers by ringing the changes for this weekend's match wit…
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Johan Ackermann’s Bulls gore fast-starting Ospreys
Ospreys let a half-time advantage slip as they opened their United Rugby Championship campaign with a 53-40 defeat against Vodacom…
URC predictions: Welsh legends agree on only teams threatening Leinster
Shane Williams and Tom Shanklin have picked out the Welsh team they believe will finish highest in the BKT URC this season - and t…
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URC ditches tradition with radical new TMO shake-up
The United Rugby Championship (URC) will introduce a new independent Television Match Official (TMO) process in a move designed to…
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Six Springboks headline Johan Ackermann’s first Bulls URC side
Despite being hit hard by injuries, Johan Ackermann has still managed to load his maiden Bulls matchday 23 with six Springboks for…
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Interview
The 'asterisk' that threatens to derail Leinster's URC title defence
Former internationals Schalk Brits and Ryan Wilson have tipped the Bulls to get over the line this season in the United Rugby Cham…
URC season preview: How will the four South African sides fare?
Bulls 'may miss out again', Lions 'lack depth', Sharks 'should finish in top four' while play-off failure 'would be massive setbac…
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United Rugby Championship
Opinion
Ditch South African teams and get Americans in: Ex-England star Nick Easter
The former No.8 would love to see US-based teams take part in the URC.
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Report: URC expansion mooted with sixth nation involved
Telegraph Sport are reporting that the United Rugby Championship could widen its geographical reach by taking in America.
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United Rugby Championship
Opinion
The top five signings ahead of the new URC season
The new United Rugby Championship will begin on Friday, September 26, when the Stormers host Leinster in Cape Town.
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How headbutt moments forged the Ackermann father-son dynamic
The Bulls' new boss Johan Ackermann talks frankly about the trials and tribulations of coaching his son, Ruan.
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Johan Ackermann named new Bulls head coach
Johan Ackermann has been named the new head coach of the Bulls, returning to the club he started his playing career at.
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2025/26 EPRC Champions Cup and Challenge Cup fixtures announced
Reigning Investec Champions Cup holders Union Bordeaux Bègles will begin their title defence with a tough away fixture in South A…
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World Cup winner one of two former Boks to sign for Bulls from Top 14
The Bulls have signed 2023 Rugby World Cup winner Marvin Orie on a short-term deal from Top 14 outfit Perpignan.
United Rugby Championship
Exclusive
Bath's Johann van Graan part of 3-man Bulls shortlist
Johann van Graan has just guided Bath to their first Premiership title in 29 years, but he is on a three-man shortlist to replace …
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Jake White leaves Bulls with immediate effect
Jake White and the Bulls have mutually agreed to part ways following an end of season review.
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2025/26 Champions Cup draw produces repeat of last year's final
The draw for the 2025/26 Investec Champions Cup draw took place at the Premier Sports studios in Dublin on Tuesday.
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International
Exclusive
Fissler Confidential: Conor Murray's 'come and get me' message
Former Ireland and Lions scrum-half Conor Murray says his body is in good shape and he is keen to postpone his retirement for anot…
How Leinster bullied the Bulls at Croke Park
Jake White's men were bested at their own game, raising questions about the sustainability of South Africa's endless two-hemispher…
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URC quietly pleased with Croke Park final attendance
The BKT United Rugby Championship has expressed its satisfaction after more than 46,000 fans attended Saturday’s Grand Final bet…
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