Bulls

Three South African sides qualified for the United Rugby Championship quarterfinals, with the Stormers, Bulls and Lions all advancing after the league phase concluded.

6 april 2026 Rapporterad av AI

The Stormers and Bulls suffered narrow defeats in the Champions Cup round of 16 last weekend, but their fightback signals a new era for South African teams. The Stormers lost 28-27 to Toulon in France, while the Bulls fell 25-21 to Glasgow Warriors in poor conditions. Amid northern hemisphere criticism of their involvement, these efforts are shifting perceptions.