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Watch VideoBulls eager to tackle Glasgow in URC grudge clash, says Jake White: ‘Everyone wrote 25 April 2025 on their wall’

The Bulls aim to overcome last season's URC final heartbreak as they face defending champions Glasgow this Friday at Scotstoun Stadium, with playoff implications on the line.

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Watch VideoIt’s all about ‘micro-comms’ for Bulls flyhalf Keagan Johannes in Munster URC clash

After a long wait, Keagan Johannes is ready to seize his moment as the Bulls flyhalf, facing a crucial challenge against Munster this weekend.

Sport Rugby URC
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Watch Video‘No right or wrong’: Bulls gain selection tips from Edinburgh Challenge Cup loss for Munster URC tie

Jake White's Bulls learned valuable selection lessons in their 34-28 Challenge Cup loss to Edinburgh, where bench players outperformed starters. After a poor first-half showing at Hive Stadium, White must now apply these insights as the team prepares for Saturday's crucial URC fixture against Munster in Limerick.

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Watch VideoFrom buffet to ‘he’s got class’: Jake White praises Canan Moodie for Bulls impact in Edinburgh loss

After facing harsh 'buffet' criticism and a lengthy concussion layoff, Springbok Canan Moodie made a spectacular return for the Bulls against Edinburgh, prompting coach Jake White to declare: 'He's got class'. Despite the 34-28 defeat, Moodie's performance marks a triumphant personal comeback.

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Watch VideoBulls needed five more minutes to win Edinburgh Challenge Cup quarter-final, says disappointed Jake White

Bulls coach Jake White believes his team was just five minutes away from victory in their heart-breaking 34-28 Challenge Cup quarter-final loss to Edinburgh. Despite a spirited second-half comeback that saw them fight back from 31-7 down, the Bulls couldn't overcome costly yellow cards and missed opportunities in the attacking zone.

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Bulls shoot themselves in the foot as second-half rally not enough in Edinburgh Challenge Cup loss

Not even a second-half rally from the replacements could rescue the Bulls from a 24-7 halftime deficit against Edinburgh as Jake White’s team missed out on an opportunity to claim some silverware.

Sport Rugby URC
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Watch VideoMoodie, Grobbelaar back as Hanekom, Nortjé start for Bulls in Edinburgh Challenge Cup quarter-final

Coach Jake White made a few changes in the starting XV on Friday, and one of the most welcome ones for Bulls fans would have been seeing Springbok No 8 Cameron Hanekom packing down at the back of the scrum.

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Watch VideoJohan Goosen warns Bulls about Everitt’s Edinburgh Challenge Cup ‘tricks’

After making an emotional comeback from knee injury in France, Bulls flyhalf Johan Goosen warns teammates about former coach Sean Everitt's 'tricks' ahead of Edinburgh Challenge Cup quarter-final showdown.

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Watch VideoWhat Johan Goosen thinks of Handré Pollard joining Bulls, and his ‘knee pain’

Johan Goosen will turn 33 in July, while Handré Pollard celebrated his 31st birthday in March, but Bulls coach Jake White will hope to have both playmakers at the top of their games for the Pretoria side to eye the Champions Cup title next season.

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