 Bulls delivered a commanding Performance against Dragons

The Vodacom Bulls delivered a commanding performance against the Dragons, running in nine tries to secure a 55‑15 victory and cement second place on the URC log

Fronted by a dominant scrum and dynamic back‑line play, the Bulls laid the foundation early and never looked back. In honour of the late Cornal Hendricks, whose legacy the team celebrated this week, the side’s emphatic display would surely have brought a smile to the former Springbok’s face

This win guarantees them a home quarter‑final at Loftus Versfeld in two weeks’ time RugbyPass.

Team	Tries	Conversions
Bulls	David Kriel, Cobus Wiese, Sebastiaan de Klerk, Akker van der Merwe (2), Sergeal Petersen (2), Marcell Coetzee, Devon Williams	Keagan Johannes (6)
Dragons	Huw Anderson, Rhodri Williams, Lewis Morgan	—

Match Recap

Early Control and Set‑Piece Power
From the first whistle, the Bulls’ forward pack asserted dominance. Lock Cobus Wiese crossed for an early try, capitalising on a driving maul that showcased their scrum superiority.

Hooker Akker van der Merwe added two further tries at the base of rolling mauls, underlining South Africa’s set‑piece prowess.

Back‑Line Flair
In the second half, slick offloads and incisive running rugby tore the Dragons apart. Replacement scrumhalf Bernard van der Linde’s break and offload initiated a lovely move finished by Marcell Coetzee, illustrating the squad depth and fluidity when personnel rotated.

Winger Sergeal Petersen grabbed two scores in this period, both benefiting from excellent service and support play.

Upcoming Matches

The Bulls will host their URC quarter‑final at Loftus Versfeld, taking on Edinburgh on:

Date: Saturday, 31 May 2025
Kick‑off: 13:30 SAST (11:30 GMT)
Venue: Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria rugby365.com

Should the Bulls prevail, they will progress to the semi‑finals in the following week, aiming to maintain home advantage as the second seed.

Coach’s Comment: Jake White will be pleased with the team’s accuracy, their ability to convert opportunities, and the depth displayed by the replacements, setting an optimistic tone ahead of the knockout phase

Tribute to Cornal Hendricks
Throughout the match, a sense of purpose permeated the squad as they commemorated Cornal Hendricks. The Bulls’ energy and running rugby in the tribute highlighted the profound respect for the former Bok and franchise icon