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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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Bulls Rugby News
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.
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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
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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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How Leinster beat the Bulls at their own game in URC final
Jack Conan said Leinster’s URC final win was built on outmuscling the Vodacom Bulls 'man on man', with the Irish side effectivel…
Penarol claim Super Rugby Americas title with win over Dogos
It is a wrap-up for the 2025 Super Rugby Americas, with Peñarol besting Dogos XV after a tight 35–34 contest played at Montevid…
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'Not a normal rugby team' - The Leinster flex that floored Jake White
Jake White has seen just about everything in his long coaching career, but even the World Cup-winning coach was left stunned by th…
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Watch: Star All Blacks midfielder scores stunning try in URC final
Tries from Ireland internationals Jack Conan and Josh van der Flier put the game beyond reach for the Bulls, handing Leinster thei…
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Leo Cullen's classy words for Jake White's Bulls after URC final loss
Leo Cullen insisted the Bulls should not be labelled as failures after defeat at Croke Park, using Leinster’s long-awaited URC t…
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Jordie Barrett hints at Leinster return after lifting his first club trophy
He may have needed to travel to the far side of the world, but All Black star Jordie Barrett lifted the first club trophy of his c…
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Leinster end hunt for silverware with URC win over Bulls
Leinster lifted their first trophy since 2021 after a convincing 32-7 BKT United Rugby Championship grand final win over the Preto…
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Bulls player ratings vs Leinster | 2025 URC Final
Bulls player ratings: The Bulls failed to throw a punch in a one-sided 32-7 loss to Leinster in the URC final at Croke Park. In tr…
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Leinster player ratings vs Bulls | 2025 URC Final
Leinster player ratings: Leinster have flung the monkey off their collective back in emphatic fashion, beating the Vodacom Bulls i…
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Jake White lifts lid on South African fans' attitude to URC
Bulls Director of Rugby Jake White has made a brilliant point around South African fans attitudes to the United Rugby Championship…
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A Bulls win over Leinster in URC final would be a 'huge, huge upset'
The United Rugby Championship will crown its champion at Croke Park on Saturday and former Ireland back-row Stephen Ferris is conv…
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Simon Zebo's URC final prediction won't surprise Leinster fans
Simon Zebo's prediction for this Saturday's URC Grand Final between Leinster and the Bulls at Croke Park will hardly surprise fans…
Marco van Staden: 'I was told my career was done, but everything happens for a reason'
The Bok powerhouse came close to retiring on medical grounds, but is primed for another Bulls tilt at the URC crown.
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Lions duo return but Leinster again bench superstar for URC final
Leinster welcome back two of their British & Irish Lions for Saturday’s BKT United Rugby Championship Grand Final against the Bu…
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'There are a lot of areas we've identified we can exploit': Leinster warned
While Leinster were almost faultless in their dismantling of Glasgow Warriors in the United Rugby Championship semi-final last wee…
Jake White's hand forced as Bulls make one change for URC final
The Bulls have confirmed just one change to their matchday 23 for Saturday’s United Rugby Championship Grand Final against Leins…
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Bulls book Leinster URC showdown but injury to Springbok tarnishes win
The Bulls beat South African rivals the Sharks 25-13 at Loftus Versfeld to secure a place in the United Rugby Championship final.
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The Bulls' bid to return to the URC final just received a major boost
The Bulls are set to welcome back fly-half Johan Goosen into the starting XV for their United Rugby Championship semi-final agains…
Sharks forced into two changes for Bulls clash with Eben Etzebeth out
The Sharks will be without captain Eben Etzebeth for their United Rugby Championship semi-final against the Bulls on Saturday in P…
Free-to-air TV option being considered by URC bosses
BKT United Rugby Championship CEO Martin Anayi says that they are exploring making some games free-to-air, but that they won’t n…
South African players dominate URC Elite XV vote
Nine different teams have representatives in 2024-25 URC Elite XV, with Munster and the Bulls having the biggest share.
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Baby-faced 85kg back wins URC 'Ironman' award
Various gongs have been handed out now that the regular URC season has been completed.
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URC semi-finals confirmed with South African side set for the final
Four United Rugby Championship quarter-finals are complete, and it was four wins for the home sides, meaning the quartet that fini…
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Bulls fight back after early scare to hold off Edinburgh
The Bulls claimed a 42-33 victory over Edinburgh in an exhilarating United Rugby Championship quarter-final at Loftus Versfeld.
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Edinburgh player ratings vs Bulls | 2024/25 URC quarter-finals
Edinburgh player ratings: Edinburgh’s hopes of reaching a first URC semi-final ended with a 42-33 defeat by the Bulls at Loftus …