Glasgow Warriors came up with a strong second half performance as they went on to edge out Bulls 21-16 in the final of the United Rugby Championship at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
Firstly, the BKT United Rugby Championship season is drawing to a close and, after twenty rounds of fierce competition between 16 rugby clubs across five nations, it’s now down to just two as Vodacom Bulls and Glasgow Warriors battle it out in Pretoria, South Africa at the URC Grand Final this Saturday.
Bulls have made two changes to the starting line up for the upcoming United Rugby Championship final against Glasgow Warriors to be played at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
A third season in a row without a trophy for Leinster as the Bulls downed a squad packed with Ireland internationals in the United Rugby Championship semi-final in Pretoria.
Bulls have reached the final of the United Rugby Championship for the second time as they edged out Leinster 25-20 in the semi-final at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
Kurt-Lee Arendse scored a double as Bulls edged out Benetton 30-23 in the quarter-final of the United Rugby Championship at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
Munster have progressed to the semi-final of the United Rugby Championship as they defeated Ospreys 23-7 in the quarter-final at Thomond Park on Friday.
Bulls have suffered an injury blow ahead of the United Rugby Championship quarter-final game against Benetton at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday with utility back Canan Moodie ruled out of the encounter.
Munster have been dealt a major blow ahead of their United Rugby Championship quarter-final game against Ospreys following injuries to Joey Carbery, Tom Ahern and Rory Scannell.
Ulster head coach Richie Murphy reckons his side will be ready to embrace with the underdog tag as they face rivals Leinster in the quarter-final of the United Rugby Championship at Aviva Stadium on Saturday.
Connacht coach Pete Wilkins stated that there hasn't been any communication with Sam Prendergast regarding a potential loan to the Irish province for the upcoming season.
The 2024/25 season of the United Rugby Championship will kick-off on 20th September with a double header involving Leinster, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Zebre.
Leinster and former Ireland international Rhys Ruddock has announced that he will be retiring from professional rugby at the end of the ongoing season.