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- Johan Ackermann Confronts Alarming Discipline Statistics as Bulls Secure Essential United Rugby Championship Points
Published: Apr 30, 2026
Section: Sports
Bulls head coach Johan Ackermann has identified poor discipline as a primary threat to the team's playoff aspirations following a narrow victory over Scarlets. Despite sitting in s...
- Bulls Clinch Vital Away Victory as South African Teams Face Decisive United Rugby Championship Tours
Published: Apr 28, 2026
Section: Sports
SUMMARY The Bulls secured a narrow 23-21 win over the Scarlets in Wales, positioning themselves for a home quarterfinal through the veteran game management of Handré Pollard and Wi...
- Johan Ackermann Demands Referee Clarity After Controversial TMO Intervention in Bulls Victory
Published: Apr 27, 2026
Section: Sports
Bulls head coach Johan Ackermann is seeking formal clarification from United Rugby Championship officials regarding a disallowed try during his side’s narrow 23-21 win over the Sca...
- Handré Pollard Rescues Bulls with Late Heroics in Gruelling Away Victory Over Scarlets
Published: Apr 27, 2026
Section: Sports
Springbok flyhalf Handré Pollard proved the difference for the Bulls, scoring 18 individual points to secure a 23-21 win against the Scarlets in Llanelli. Despite playing with 13 m...
- Springbok Contingent Powers Bulls to Dominant Bonus Point Victory Over Dragons in Welsh Tour Opener
Published: Apr 20, 2026
Section: Sports
The Bulls ignited their United Rugby Championship playoff ambitions with a comprehensive 47-7 win over the Dragons at Rodney Parade. A devastating second-half surge saw Johan Acker...
- Springbok-fueled Bulls surge to fifth in URC standings with dominant 40-point victory over Dragons
Published: Apr 18, 2026
Section: Sports
The Bulls secured a critical 47-7 bonus-point win against the Dragons in Newport, revitalizing their United Rugby Championship play-off ambitions. After a tight first half, Johan A...
- Cobus Wiese Bolsters Bulls Engine Room as Ruan Vermaak Prepares for Milestone Appearance
Published: Apr 17, 2026
Section: Sports
The Bulls have introduced Cobus Wiese into the second row to enhance physical dominance for their United Rugby Championship encounter against the Dragons. Amidst a reshuffled backl...
- Handré Pollard Backs Bulls Scrumhalf Embrose Papier for National Recall Following Elite United Rugby Championship Performances
Published: Apr 15, 2026
Section: Sports
Springbok flyhalf Handré Pollard has lauded the consistency of teammate Embrose Papier, suggesting the scrumhalf's current form makes him a primary candidate for international sele...
- Johan Ackermann Adopts Knockout Mentality As Bulls Fight To Overcome Top-Four Deficit
Published: Apr 14, 2026
Section: Sports
Bulls head coach Johan Ackermann has warned that missing the United Rugby Championship playoffs would be "catastrophic" as the Pretoria-based franchise begins a high-stakes final r...
- Game Management and Springbok Aspirations Take Center Stage in Crucial URC Run-In
Published: Apr 14, 2026
Section: Sports
As the United Rugby Championship (URC) enters its final stages, the performance of South Africa's leading halfbacks will be the deciding factor for playoff seedings and national se...
- Reviving the Selection Shoot-out: The Case for a Modern Springbok Green Versus Gold Trial
Published: Apr 10, 2026
Section: Sports
Dylan Jack argues for the return of the traditional Springbok trial match to showcase South Africa’s unprecedented depth ahead of the 2026 international season. By pitting establis...
- "Not an Excuse" – Johan Ackermann Reveals Illness Challenges and Tactical Errors Following Bulls' Champions Cup Exit
Published: Apr 6, 2026
Section: Sports
Bulls head coach Johan Ackermann has praised the character of his squad following a narrow 25-21 Champions Cup loss to Glasgow Warriors, despite a "challenging week" plagued by pla...