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Elrigh Louw of the Vodacom Bulls challenged by Scott Williams and Johnny Williams of the Llanelli Scarlets during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 game between the Vodacom Bulls and the Llanelli Scarlets at Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria on 18 March 2022

Stat attack: Toulouse vs Bulls

Get all you need to know as the Vodacom Bulls look to secure an upset victory in the Champions Cup last-16 playoff away to Toulouse on Sunday.

Bulls clash has extra edge for Bok flank Elstadt

The Bulls’ Champions Cup last 16 trip to Toulouse on Sunday will have additional significance for the French club’s Springbok loose-forward Rynhardt Elstadt.

Bismarck: Rugby must not copy soccer

Vodacom Bulls hooker Bismarck du Plessis has expressed his concerns that rugby is heading down a path of self-destruction.

Watch: Leyds stuns league leaders, downs beer with fans

In the aftermath of La Rochelle’s demolition of league leaders Toulouse, Dillyn Leyds trotted off the field to share a beer with the delighted home supporters on Saturday night.

Watch: When Kolbe played at 10 in France

As Jacques Nienaber has confirmed that Cheslin Kolbe will provide backup at flyhalf for the Springboks against Ireland, take a look back at when he wore the No 10 for Toulouse.

Elstadt bids Toulouse a sad farewell

Rynhardt Elstadt will turn his attention to the Springboks and the July series back home against Wales after Toulouse’s French Top 14 title defence was ended by Castres on Friday.

Dublin , Ireland - 14 May 2022; James Lowe of Leinster celebrates after scoring his side's first try during the Heineken Champions Cup Semi-Final match between Leinster and Toulouse at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

Lowe double helps Leinster dump defending champs out of Europe

Ireland wing James Lowe scored two tries as Leinster knocked title-holders Toulouse out of this season’s European Champions Cup with a commanding semi-final win in Dublin on Saturday.

Watch: Did the referee make the right call?

Rory Arnold received a yellow card for this hit on Simon Zebo during Munster’s clash with Toulouse, but did the ref come to the right decision?

Champions Cup wrap: Dramatic scenes in Dublin

Holders Toulouse beat Munster on Saturday to reach the semi-finals of the European Champions Cup, and will face four-time European champions Leinster for a place in the competition’s finale.