Bulls 40 - 7 Cardiff

● full_time 80 minutes

20 Mar 2026

Stage: Regular Season Round 13

Loftus Versfeld

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The Bulls secured a resounding 40-7 victory over Cardiff Rugby at Loftus Versfeld. Cardiff struck first with a try from Millard, converted by Sheedy, taking an early lead. However, the Bulls quickly responded, scoring five tries before halftime, with Coetzee, Grobbelaar, Kriel, Papier, and Louw all crossing the line. Handre Pollard was instrumental, converting each of those tries to establish a commanding 28-7 lead at the break. In the second half, Ruan Vermaak added to the Bulls' tally, further solidifying their dominance. Cardiff struggled to find rhythm, hampered by a yellow card to Lawrence in the first half. The Bulls' performance showcased their attacking prowess and defensive resilience, marking a significant win in the URC competition.

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Highlights

Events

0' kickoff
2' try Harri Millard
3' conversion Callum Sheedy
7' yellow_card Alun Lawrence
8' try Marcell Coetzee
9' conversion Handre Pollard
13' try Johan Grobbelaar
17' substitution George Nott
17' yellow_card_complete Alun Lawrence
23' substitution Aled Davies
26' try David Kriel
27' conversion Handre Pollard
34' try Embrose Papier
35' conversion Handre Pollard
39' try Elrigh Louw
40' conversion Handre Pollard
40' half_time
40' second_half
47' substitution Rhys Barratt
47' substitution Javan Sebastian
52' substitution Elrigh Louw
52' substitution Gerhard Steenekamp
52' substitution Cobus Wiese
52' substitution Johan Grobbelaar
52' substitution Francois Klopper
52' substitution Liam Belcher
55' substitution Handre Pollard
56' try Ruan Vermaak
56' substitution Taine Basham
56' substitution Alun Lawrence
57' conversion David Kriel
58' substitution Cameron Winnett
60' substitution Embrose Papier
66' substitution Jacob Beetham
72' substitution Marcell Coetzee
80' full_time