Vodacom Bulls

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

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.

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Fans clap Bulls, Stormers into semis

The Vodacom Bulls and DHL Stormers overpower their playoff opponents this week to advance to the semi-finals of the 2023-24 URC, according to readers.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 01: Embrose Papier of the Vodacom Bulls with Marco van Staden of the Vodacom Bulls and Kurt-Lee Arendse 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 tackle Benetton without Bok champs

Jake White has made several changes to the Vodacom Bulls matchday 23 for the must-win clash against Benetton in Pretoria on Saturday.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 18: Embrose Papier of the Vodacom Blue Bulls in to tackle Rhyno Smith of Benetton 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)

Rhyno sets sights on Bulls

South African fullback Rhyno Smith says Benetton must believe that they “have what it takes” to make history and beat the Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday.

Bulls brace for battle-ready Benetton

Having worked over the Hollywoodbets Sharks last week to clinch their first SA Shield, the @Vodacom Bulls must now prove they can knock out playoff-calibre opponents with a late flurry when they square up against Benetton on the Highveld. #URC

DUBLIN, IRELAND - MARCH 29: Kurt-Lee Arendse of Vodacom Bulls scores his side's first try during the United Rugby Championship match between Leinster and Vodacom Bulls at RDS Arena on March 29, 2024 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Seb Daly/Gallo Images)

URC semis an appetiser to SA-Ireland series

The Vodacom Bulls and Leinster will have one eye on a likely semi-final clash at Loftus Versfeld next week, that will be the ideal precursor to the July Tests in the Republic, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Bulls suffer Moodie blow

The Vodacom Bulls will be without in-form winger Canan Moodie for the United Rugby Championship clash with Benetton at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

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.