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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)

Road to the final: Bulls shoot to thrill

Beaten finalists in 2022, the Bulls have bounced back from last season’s quarter-final defeat to secure a first home final. @Vodacom #URC

Bank of Ireland Preseason Friendly, Kingspan Breffni Park, Cavan 7/10/2023 Ulster vs Glasgow Warriors Glasgow Warriors head coach Franco Smith during the warm-up Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Laszlo Geczo

Franco: Travel factor no excuse in URC final

Franco Smith says Glasgow Warriors are embracing the challenge of travelling to Pretoria for the Vodacom URC final against the Bulls on Saturday.

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Loaded Leinster ready to fly on the Highveld

Leo Cullen is confident his full-strength Leinster side will cope with playing at altitude against the @Vodacom Bulls in the #URC semi-final clash in Pretoria.

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Bulls to have a crack at Irish ‘Crusaders’

Jake White says the Vodacom Bulls will “not die wondering” in their URC semi-final clash against a Leinster side stacked with Ireland internationals.

Bulls dominate Elite XV

The @Vodacom Bulls have contributed six players, more than any other #URC team, to the tournament’s 2023-24 Elite XV announced on Friday.

Bulls get Bok boost for URC semi

Marco van Staden will make his return from injury when the Vodacom Bulls host eight-time champions Leinster in the URC semi-finals on Saturday.

BKT United Rugby Championship Final, DHL Stadium, Cape Town, South Africa 27/5/2023 DHL Stormers vs Munster Munster’s RG Snyman and Jean Kleyn celebrates with the URC Trophy

Munster’s red shines bright internationally

Rugby supporters don’t need an introduction to Munster because the international connection is so strong.

Jake: Fill up Loftus!

Jake White says the Bulls need to pack out Loftus Versfeld for the semi-final against Leinster to give the Irish an appetiser of what’s to come in the July Test series.

The Springboks outscrum England at Stade de France in the World Cup semi-finals

URC refs boss: ‘Willemse law’ not targeting Boks

Former Test referee and current @Vodacom #URC head of match officials Tappe Henning says World Rugby is not targeting the Springboks with the introduction of a new scrum law.

Currie Cup gets thumbs up

SA Rugby has confirmed that the 2024 Currie Cup will go ahead as scheduled after an agreement was reached on a new groundbreaking player management model.