United Rugby Championship

Leinster boss not bullish about SA trip

Leo Cullen says Leinster has a logistical challenge trying to get to South Africa for a blockbuster clash against the Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday. @Vodacom #URC

Sergeal Petersen with Bulls fans at Loftus Versfeld

Jake calls on ‘Player 24’ to pack Loftus

Jake White has appealed to Vodacom Bulls fans to get behind their team and fill up Loftus Versfeld for a blockbuster clash against Leinster on Saturday.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 08: Kurt-Lee Arendse of the Bulls scores during the United Rugby Championship match between Vodacom Bulls and Benetton Rugby at Loftus Versfeld on June 08, 2024 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Lee Warren/Gallo Images)

State of the URC: Bulls fly SA flag in semis

The Bulls will host Leinster at Loftus Versfeld in the semi-finals this week, as the DHL Stormers’ hopes of progressing to the top four for a third consecutive season were dashed. @Vodacom #URC

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 08: Johan Goosen of the Bulls during the United Rugby Championship match between Vodacom Bulls and Benetton Rugby at Loftus Versfeld on June 08, 2024 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Wessel Oosthuizen/Gallo Images)

Watch: Slippery Goosen steps on the gas

Showing an impressive turn of pace and footwork, Vodacom Bulls flyhalf Johan Goosen carves Benetton apart in the buildup to David Kriel’s try at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

DUBLIN, IRELAND - JUNE 10: Caelan Doris of Leinster is tackled by Chris Smith and Marcell Coetzee of Vodacom Bulls during the United Rugby Championship semi-final match between Leinster and Vodacom Bulls at RDS Arena on June 10, 2022 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile/Gallo Images)

Bulls’ ‘Mr. Fix-It’ braced for Leinster test

Marcell Coetzee says the Bulls cannot afford any soft moments against a formidable Leinster outfit when the teams clash at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. @Vodacom #URC

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - JUNE 08: Caleb Clarke of the Blues celebrates after scoring a try during the Super Rugby Pacific Quarter Final match between Blues and Fijian Drua at Eden Park, on June 08, 2024, in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

Rugby is doing super down south

South Africa’s impact on European rugby interest has been applauded, but the sport across the southern hemisphere has shown renewed growth, writes MARK KEOHANE.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 08: Kurt-Lee Arendse and Ruan Nortje of the Bulls celebrate during the United Rugby Championship match between Vodacom Bulls and Benetton Rugby at Loftus Versfeld on June 08, 2024 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Lee Warren/Gallo Images)

Bulls suffer another Bok blow

Jake White fears the worst after Vodacom Bulls flyer Kurt-Lee Arendse was rushed to hospital following a head knock during Saturday’s quarter-final win against Benetton.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 18: Kurt-Lee Arendse of the Vodacom Blue Bulls looking for the gap during the United Rugby Championship match between Vodacom Bulls and Benetton Rugby at Loftus Versfeld on May 18, 2024 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Gordon Arons/Gallo Images)

Bulls edge Benetton for spot in semis

Kurt-Lee Arendse scored a brace of tries as the Bulls overcame a brave Benetton outfit in Pretoria on Saturday to earn a home semi-final. @Vodacom #URC

Limerick , Ireland - 7 June 2024; RG Snyman and Tadhg Beirne of Munster celebrate a scrum penalty during the United Rugby Championship quarter-final match between Munster and Ospreys at Thomond Park in Limerick. (Photo By Harry Murphy/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

RG roars into semis with Munster

RG Snyman put in a towering performance to help defending champions Munster overpower Ospreys and progress to the Vodacom URC semi-finals on Friday night.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 20: Jake White, coach of the Vodacom Bulls during the United Rugby Championship match between Vodacom Bulls and Munster at Loftus Versfeld on April 20, 2024 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Gordon Arons/Gallo Images)

Jake: We know Benetton can beat us

The Bulls are favourites to stop Benetton and advance to the final four of the Vodacom URC, yet Jake White says they cannot take anything for granted when the teams clash on Saturday.