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PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 11: Chris Smith of the Vodacom Blue Bulls passes the ball during the United Rugby Championship match between Vodacom Bulls and Glasgow Warriors at Loftus Versfeld on May 11, 2024 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Gordon Arons/Gallo Images)

Bulls to pump brakes on Benetton

Chris Smith says the Vodacom Bulls are determined to control the momentum and avoid a late blowout against Benetton when the teams clash in Pretoria on Saturday.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 18: General play 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 wary of ‘never-say-die’ Benetton

Nizaam Carr says the Vodacom Bulls are bracing for all-out attack when Benetton arrive at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

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Glasgow put bullseye on Libbok

Glasgow Warriors have signalled their intent to target Manie Libbok in an attempt to shackle the DHL Stormers’ attack in Saturday’s @Vodacom #URC quarter-final.

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Stormers have ‘unfinished business’ in Glasgow

The DHL Stormers are travelling to Glasgow for a quarter-final, excited by the chance to win their first Vodacom URC playoff on the road.

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Bulls to charge for Dyantyi?

Aphiwe Dyantyi is reportedly on the verge of making a shock switch to the Vodacom Bulls, less than a year after signing for the Sharks.

Bulls star: The job’s far from done

The Bulls are delighted to have secured the comfort of home for the Vodacom URC playoffs, but Canan Moodie knows they’re in for a “fight” against Benetton on Saturday.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Craig Watson/INPHO/Shutterstock (14183124o) Glasgow Warriors vs DHL Stormers. Stormers Evan Roos tackled by Sione Tuipulotu of the Warriors BKT United Rugby Championship, Scotstoun, Glasgow - 03 Nov 2023

State of URC: Bulls, Stormers charge into playoffs

The Bulls host Benetton before the DHL Stormers lock horns with the Glasgow Warriors at Scotstoun Stadium in the quarter-finals on Saturday. @Vodacom #URC

Rassie to risk Marx versus Wales?

Despite not playing for nine months, two-time Springbok world champion Malcolm Marx is reportedly set to return to action against Wales on 22 June.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 01: Siya Masuku of the Hollywoodbets Sharks looking to tackle Embrose Papier of the Vodacom Bulls during the United Rugby Championship match between Hollywoodbets Sharks and Vodacom Bulls at Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium on June 01, 2024 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Steve Haag Sports/Gallo Images)

Bulls crowned SA Shield champions

Akker van der Merwe scored a brace of tries as the Bulls secured a top-two finish in the Vodacom URC and the SA Shield with a big win against the Sharks in Durban on Saturday.