Bulls shoot themselves in the foot as second-half rally not enough in Edinburgh Challenge Cup loss
Not even a second-half rally from the replacements could rescue the Bulls from a 24-7 halftime deficit against Edinburgh as Jake White’s team missed out on an opportunity ...
‘He’s going to get banged and bruised’: Jake wants 80-minute Challenge Cup display from Bulls’ Hanekom against Edinburgh
Where is one-Test-cap Springbok Cameron Hanekom exactly with his fitness and game following a few stop-start months? He will hope to prove to Bok coach Rassie Erasmus ...
Bulls must take a chance even in knockout rugby, says Jake White on Edinburgh Challenge Cup quarter-final
The Bulls stunned with their four-try victory against Bayonne last week, but can they maintain that attacking flair on Edinburgh's fast 4G pitch? Jake White believes ...
‘It’s not about Jake White and Sean Everitt’: Selection juggling act for Bulls boss in Edinburgh Challenge Cup tie
Jake White dismisses the coaching rivalry narrative with former assistant Sean Everitt as he welcomes back captain Ruan Nortjé and star No 8 Cameron Hanekom to his ...
Moodie, Grobbelaar back as Hanekom, Nortjé start for Bulls in Edinburgh Challenge Cup quarter-final
Coach Jake White made a few changes in the starting XV on Friday, and one of the most welcome ones for Bulls fans would have been seeing Springbok No 8 Cameron Hanekom ...
From Simbine to Manyonga and Geldenhuys, SA athletes take aim at Botswana Grand Prix
While Olympic silver medallist Akani Simbine faces off against Kenya's Ferdinand Omanyala in the 100m showdown at Saturday's Botswana Grand Prix, rising South African ...
‘I feel like the old Stravino Jacobs’: Bulls flyer aims to run over Edinburgh in Challenge Cup quarter-final
It has taken Stravino Jacobs a while to find his feet again at Loftus Versfeld, but after a bit of a shaky return against Zebre a fortnight ago, he was back to his ...
Johan Goosen warns Bulls about Everitt’s Edinburgh Challenge Cup ‘tricks’
After making an emotional comeback from knee injury in France, Bulls flyhalf Johan Goosen warns teammates about former coach Sean Everitt's 'tricks' ahead of Edinburgh ...
What Johan Goosen thinks of Handré Pollard joining Bulls, and his ‘knee pain’
Johan Goosen will turn 33 in July, while Handré Pollard celebrated his 31st birthday in March, but Bulls coach Jake White will hope to have both playmakers at the ...
Springboks shake-up on cards? Injuries, form may push Rassie Erasmus toward overhaul
Injuries, form fluctuations and emerging talent could force Rassie Erasmus into a dramatic Springbok team overhaul sooner than expected. From fullback to front row, ...
Bulls defy odds with impressive away record: Marcell Coetzee shares team secret
Despite being knocked out of the Champions Cup after the group stage, the Pretoria side are sitting pretty in third spot on the United Rugby Championship log, and ...
Bulls wrecking ball Jan-Hendrik Wessels won’t try fullback in Edinburgh Challenge Cup quarter-final
Bulls front-row phenomenon Jan-Hendrik Wessels, who stunned Bayonne with his back-handed offload and dummy passes, discusses his dual role as hooker and prop ahead ...
Bulls balance Challenge Cup and URC dreams: Jake White’s juggling act for Edinburgh
After a crucial win against Bayonne in France, the Bulls are now pursuing silverware on two fronts. Jake White faces challenging selection decisions for Saturday's ...
He wasn’t sucked into the vibe – Bulls’ Jake White applauds referee Ridley after Bayonne Challenge Cup win
In a refreshing departure from coaching norms, Bulls head coach Jake White publicly praised referee Christophe Ridley following their 32-22 Challenge Cup victory ...
Wonderful tries, but Jake White enjoyed how Bulls ‘handled Bayonne crowd’ in Challenge Cup win
Despite missing key players, the Bulls conquered both Bayonne and their passionate home crowd in a commanding 32-22 Challenge Cup victory, with Jake White praising ...
Bulls overcome hostile Bayonne crowd to clinch Challenge Cup quarter-final against Edinburgh
After a gruelling arm-wrestle in hostile French territory, the Bulls showcased exceptional grit to overcome Bayonne 32-22, setting up a Challenge Cup quarter-final ...
Van Rooyen: Lions showed good fight in Edinburgh, but must stay true to URC identity
Despite showing improvement from their 42-0 drubbing against Glasgow, the Lions' defensive frailties gifted Edinburgh a 17-0 halftime lead in their Challenge Cup ...
Stormers prop Neethling Fouché handed four-match URC ban after controversial red-card call
Stormers prop Neethling Fouché has been slapped with a four-match URC ban despite being on his knees during the controversial tackle against Ulster that earned him ...
Jake White ‘can’t go hammer and tongs’ in Challenge Cup as Bulls geared for incredible Bayonne atmosphere
Jake White faces a delicate balancing act as he manages the Bulls' resources between the Challenge Cup and URC, strategically selecting a strong yet flexible squad ...
‘I can’t put all the pressure on his shoulders’, but Jake White thrilled with Johan Goosen’s Bulls Challenge Cup comeback ...
Despite a three-month knee injury layoff, Johan Goosen returns to the Bulls bench for their crucial Challenge Cup playoff against Bayonne, with coach Jake White ...
Bulls’ ‘Bomb Squad’ ready to detonate: Goosen and Hanekom back for Bayonne Challenge Cup
Jake White has deployed the Bulls' own version of the 'Bomb Squad' for their Challenge Cup clash against Bayonne, with star players Johan Goosen and Cameron Hanekom ...
Fireworks in Botswana as Bayanda Walaza faces Akani Simbine, Wayde van Niekerk returns
As the Botswana Golden Grand Prix approaches, Olympic silver medallists Akani Simbine and Bayanda Walaza prepare for a thrilling 100m race. Can Walaza maintain his ...
Springbok fullback Willie le Roux signs new Bulls deal: ‘Teammates a big reason behind decision to stay’
At 35, Springbok fullback Willie le Roux has committed his future to the Bulls with a two-year contract extension until 2027, effectively deciding to end his illustrious ...
Devon Williams: Bulls won’t ‘go into shell’ for Bayonne Challenge Cup playoff
Bulls fullback Devon Williams discusses the team's strategic approach ahead of their crucial Challenge Cup last-16 playoff against Bayonne, emphasising the importance ...
Jannes Kirsten: Bulls set for ‘fight until the death’ in Bayonne Challenge Cup tie
Bulls flank Jannes Kirsten warns his team must block out the passionate French crowd and prepare for a 'big set-piece battle' if they hope to advance past Bayonne ...