Bulls vs Munster | United Rugby Championship

Bulls

Munster

Saturday 30 May 2026

Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria

Bulls

Munster

Tries

Stravino Jacobs 58'

Embrose Papier 53'; 4'

Cameron Hanekom 38'

Johan Grobbelaar 34'

Kurt-Lee Arendse 7'

Alex Nankivell 31'

Jack O'Donoghue 19'

Conversions

Handre Pollard 59'; 54'; 39'; 35'; 9'; 4'

JJ Hanrahan 32'; 19';

Penalties

Handre Pollard 22'

05:07

Bulls v Munster Rugby | Match in 5 Minutes | URC

00:40

Embrose Papier | 54ᵗʰ Minute Try v Munster Rugby

00:28

Cameron Hanekom | 39ᵗʰ Minute Try v Munster Rugby

Dominant Bulls surge into semifinals

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Backs-against-the-wall mindset will fuel Bulls for playoffs - Coetzee

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Timeline

End of Second Half

80'

Andrew Smith

Out: Sergeal Petersen

76'

Ben O'Donovan

Out: Brian Gleeson

70'

Sergeal Petersen

Out: Willie le Roux

70'

Conor Bartley

Out: Michael Ala'alatoa

67'

Marco van Staden

Out: Cameron Hanekom

63'

Stedman Gans

Out: Harold Vorster

59'

Josh Wycherley

Out: Jeremy Loughman

59'

Handre Pollard

Conversion

59'

Stravino Jacobs

Try

58'

Brian Gleeson

Out: Jack O'Donoghue

56'

Mornay Smith

Out: Francois Klopper

56'

Jan-Hendrik Wessels

Out: Gerhard Steenekamp

56'

Paul de Wet

Out: Embrose Papier

56'

Cobus Wiese

Out: Ruan Vermaak

56'

Jeandre Rudolph

Out: Marcell Coetzee

56'

Handre Pollard

Conversion

54'

Embrose Papier

Try

53'

Dan Kelly

Out: Andrew Smith

50'

Gavin Coombes

Out: Brian Gleeson

47'

Alex Kendellen

Out: John Hodnett

47'

Start of Second Half

40'

End of First Half

40'

Handre Pollard

Conversion

39'

Cameron Hanekom

Try

38'

Handre Pollard

Conversion

35'

Johan Grobbelaar

Try

34'

Diarmuid Barron

Out: Niall Scannell

32'

JJ Hanrahan

Conversion

32'

Alex Nankivell

Try

31'

Handre Pollard

Penalty

22'

JJ Hanrahan

Conversion

19'

Jack O'Donoghue

Try

19'

Fineen Wycherley

Out: Tom Ahern

Handre Pollard

Conversion

Kurt-Lee Arendse

Try

Handre Pollard

Conversion

Embrose Papier

Try

Start of First Half

Top Stats

Tries

Conversions

Penalties

See Full Stats

Current Standings

POS

Team

Pts

Bulls

160

Munster

See Full Table

Top Performers

Ball Carries

C. Moodie

Ball Carries: 15

Tackles

E. Louw

Tackles: 21

Points

H. Pollard

Points: 15

Insights

United Rugby Championship

Points per match

3122

Tries per match

Penalties Conceded per match

1010

Match Information

Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria

United Rugby Championship

Saturday 30 May 2026

Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria

Bulls

Munster

Tries

Stravino Jacobs 58'

Embrose Papier 53'; 4'

Cameron Hanekom 38'

Johan Grobbelaar 34'

Kurt-Lee Arendse 7'

Alex Nankivell 31'

Jack O'Donoghue 19'

Conversions

Handre Pollard 59'; 54'; 39'; 35'; 9'; 4'

JJ Hanrahan 32'; 19';

Penalties

Handre Pollard 22'

Timeline

End of Second Half

80'

Andrew Smith

Out: Sergeal Petersen

76'

Ben O'Donovan

Out: Brian Gleeson

70'

Sergeal Petersen

Out: Willie le Roux

70'

Conor Bartley

Out: Michael Ala'alatoa

67'

Marco van Staden

Out: Cameron Hanekom

63'

Stedman Gans

Out: Harold Vorster

59'

Josh Wycherley

Out: Jeremy Loughman

59'

Handre Pollard

Conversion

59'

Stravino Jacobs

Try

58'

Brian Gleeson

Out: Jack O'Donoghue

56'

Mornay Smith

Out: Francois Klopper

56'

Jan-Hendrik Wessels

Out: Gerhard Steenekamp

56'

Paul de Wet

Out: Embrose Papier

56'

Cobus Wiese

Out: Ruan Vermaak

56'

Jeandre Rudolph

Out: Marcell Coetzee

56'

Handre Pollard

Conversion

54'

Embrose Papier

Try

53'

Dan Kelly

Out: Andrew Smith

50'

Gavin Coombes

Out: Brian Gleeson

47'

Alex Kendellen

Out: John Hodnett

47'

Start of Second Half

40'

End of First Half

40'

Handre Pollard

Conversion

39'

Cameron Hanekom

Try

38'

Handre Pollard

Conversion

35'

Johan Grobbelaar

Try

34'

Diarmuid Barron

Out: Niall Scannell

32'

JJ Hanrahan

Conversion

32'

Alex Nankivell

Try

31'

Handre Pollard

Penalty

22'

JJ Hanrahan

Conversion

19'

Jack O'Donoghue

Try

19'

Fineen Wycherley

Out: Tom Ahern

Handre Pollard

Conversion

Kurt-Lee Arendse

Try

Handre Pollard

Conversion

Embrose Papier

Try

Start of First Half

Top Stats

6Tries2

Conversions

Penalties

Drop Goals

Scrums

Lineouts

Possession

Territory

Handling Errors

Passes

160

187

Offload

Metres Gained

702

365

Clean Breaks

Kicks From Hand

Tackles

161

118

Missed Tackles

Mauls

Yellow Cards

Red Cards

Penalties Conceded

Head to Head

Previous 5 meetings

Won

28 Mar 2026

34 - 31

United Rugby Championship

19 Apr 2025

13 - 16

United Rugby Championship

20 Apr 2024

22 - 27

United Rugby Championship

15 Oct 2022

31 - 17

United Rugby Championship

12 Mar 2022

29 - 24

United Rugby Championship

Head to Head

Previous 5 meetings

Won

Last 5 Meetings

28 Mar 2026

34 - 31

United Rugby Championship

19 Apr 2025

13 - 16

United Rugby Championship

20 Apr 2024

22 - 27

United Rugby Championship

15 Oct 2022

31 - 17

United Rugby Championship

12 Mar 2022

29 - 24

United Rugby Championship

Form Guide

Last 5 matches

Bulls

Glasgow Warriors 25 - 21 Bulls

4 Apr 2026 • Champions Cup

Dragons 7 - 47 Bulls

17 Apr 2026 • United Rugby Championship

Llanelli Scarlets 21 - 23 Bulls

25 Apr 2026 • United Rugby Championship

Zebre 54 - 19 Bulls

9 May 2026 • United Rugby Championship

Benetton Rugby 45 - 19 Bulls

16 May 2026 • United Rugby Championship

Munster

Exeter Chiefs 31 - 21 Munster

4 Apr 2026 • EPCR Challenge Cup

Benetton Rugby 15 - 45 Munster

18 Apr 2026 • United Rugby Championship

Ulster 41 - 14 Munster

25 Apr 2026 • United Rugby Championship

Connacht 26 - 7 Munster

9 May 2026 • United Rugby Championship

Lions 24 - 17 Munster

16 May 2026 • United Rugby Championship

Form Guide

Last 5 matches

Line Up

Gerhard Steenekamp

Johan Grobbelaar

Francois Klopper

Ruan Vermaak

Ruan Nortje

Marcell Coetzee

Elrigh Louw

Cameron Hanekom

Embrose Papier

Handre Pollard

Stravino Jacobs

Harold Vorster

Canan Moodie

Kurt-Lee Arendse

Willie le Roux

Jeremy Loughman

Niall Scannell

Michael Alaalatoa

Thomas Ahern

Evan O'Connell

Jack O'Donoghue

John Hodnett

Brian Gleeson

Craig Casey

JJ Hanrahan

Shane Daly

Sean O'Brien

Alex Nankivell

Andrew Smith

Mike Haley

Substitutes

Marco van Staden

Jan-Hendrik Wessels

Mornay Smith

Cobus Wiese

Jeandre Rudolph

Paul de Wet

Stedman Gans

Sergeal Petersen

Diarmuid Barron

Josh Wycherley

Conor Bartley

Fineen Wycherley

Gavin Coombes

Ben O'Donovan

Dan Kelly

Alex Kendellen

Match Videos

05:07

Bulls v Munster Rugby | Match in 5 Minutes | URC

00:40

Embrose Papier | 54ᵗʰ Minute Try v Munster Rugby

00:28

Cameron Hanekom | 39ᵗʰ Minute Try v Munster Rugby

Dominant Bulls surge into semifinals

rugby

Backs-against-the-wall mindset will fuel Bulls for playoffs - Coetzee

rugby

Commentary

80’

End of second half

It's all over! The referee Andrea Piardi has blown their whistle to end the game.

78’

Clean break

Paul de Wet

Jersey Number 21 • Replacement 6

This is dangerous for the defence as Paul de Wet bursts through to advance the Bulls attack.

76’

Substitution on

Andrew Smith

Jersey Number 14 • Back 6

Andrew Smith comes on.

76’

Substitution off

Craig Casey

Jersey Number 9 • Back 1

Craig Casey comes off.

75’

Substitution off

Sergeal Petersen

Jersey Number 23 • Replacement 8

Sergeal Petersen comes off.

75’

Clean break

Ruan Nortje

Jersey Number 5 • Forward 5

A gap opened in the defence and Ruan Nortje took full advantage.

70’

Substitution on

Ben O'Donovan

Jersey Number 21 • Replacement 6

Munster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Ben O'Donovan getting some game time.

70’

Substitution off

Brian Gleeson

Jersey Number 8 • Forward 8

Munster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Brian Gleeson being replaced.

70’

Substitution on

Sergeal Petersen

Jersey Number 23 • Replacement 8

Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Sergeal Petersen getting some game time.

70’

Substitution off

Willie le Roux

Jersey Number 15 • Back 7

Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Willie le Roux being replaced.

67’

Substitution on

Conor Bartley

Jersey Number 18 • Replacement 3

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Conor Bartley coming on.

67’

Substitution off

Michael Ala'alatoa

Jersey Number 3 • Forward 3

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Michael Ala'alatoa coming off.

64’

Clean break

Stravino Jacobs

Jersey Number 11 • Back 3

The defensive line has been broken as Stravino Jacobs goes through the gap.

63’

Substitution on

Marco van Staden

Jersey Number 16 • Replacement 1

Bulls sub Marco van Staden comes onto the field.

63’

Substitution off

Cameron Hanekom

Jersey Number 8 • Forward 8

Cameron Hanekom departs for Bulls.

62’

Clean break

Paul de Wet

Jersey Number 21 • Replacement 6

The defensive line has been broken as Paul de Wet goes through the gap.

59’

Substitution on

Stedman Gans

Jersey Number 22 • Replacement 7

Stedman Gans comes on for Bulls.

59’

Substitution off

Harold Vorster

Jersey Number 12 • Back 4

Harold Vorster leaves the field.

59’

Substitution on

Josh Wycherley

Jersey Number 17 • Replacement 2

Josh Wycherley comes on for Munster Rugby.

59’

Substitution off

Jeremy Loughman

Jersey Number 1 • Forward 1

Jeremy Loughman leaves the field.

59’

Conversion

Handre Pollard

Jersey Number 10 • Back 2

The touch judges raise their flags as Handre Pollard kicks the conversion.

58’

Try

Stravino Jacobs

Jersey Number 11 • Back 3

Great hands by Bulls leads to a try for Stravino Jacobs

58’

Clean break

Stravino Jacobs

Jersey Number 11 • Back 3

The defensive line has been broken as Stravino Jacobs goes through the gap.

58’

Try assist

Willie le Roux

Jersey Number 15 • Back 7

Willie le Roux played a key part in that try.

57’

Clean break

Ruan Nortje

Jersey Number 5 • Forward 5

What a run here by Ruan Nortje as they get over the gainline!

56’

Substitution on

Brian Gleeson

Jersey Number 8 • Forward 8

Brian Gleeson comes on for Munster Rugby.

56’

Substitution off

Jack O'Donoghue

Jersey Number 6 • Forward 6

Jack O'Donoghue leaves the field.

56’

Substitution on

Mornay Smith

Jersey Number 18 • Replacement 3

Mornay Smith comes on for Bulls.

56’

Substitution off

Francois Klopper

Jersey Number 3 • Forward 3

Francois Klopper leaves the field.

56’

Substitution on

Jan-Hendrik Wessels

Jersey Number 17 • Replacement 2

Jan-Hendrik Wessels comes on for Bulls.

56’

Substitution off

Gerhard Steenekamp

Jersey Number 1 • Forward 1

Gerhard Steenekamp leaves the field.

56’

Substitution on

Paul de Wet

Jersey Number 21 • Replacement 6

Paul de Wet comes on for Bulls.

56’

Substitution off

Embrose Papier

Jersey Number 9 • Back 1

Embrose Papier leaves the field.

56’

Substitution on

Cobus Wiese

Jersey Number 19 • Replacement 4

Cobus Wiese comes on for Bulls.

56’

Substitution off

Ruan Vermaak

Jersey Number 4 • Forward 4

Ruan Vermaak leaves the field.

56’

Substitution on

Jeandre Rudolph

Jersey Number 20 • Replacement 5

Jeandre Rudolph comes on for Bulls.

56’

Substitution off

Marcell Coetzee

Jersey Number 6 • Forward 6

Marcell Coetzee leaves the field.

55’

Clean break

Alex Nankivell

Jersey Number 13 • Back 5

What a run here by Alex Nankivell as they get over the gainline!

54’

Conversion

Handre Pollard

Jersey Number 10 • Back 2

The touch judges raise their flags as Handre Pollard kicks the conversion.

53’

Try

Embrose Papier

Jersey Number 9 • Back 1

Embrose Papier scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

53’

Clean break

Embrose Papier

Jersey Number 9 • Back 1

What a run here by Embrose Papier as they get over the gainline!

50’

Substitution on

Dan Kelly

Jersey Number 22 • Replacement 7

Dan Kelly comes on.

50’

Substitution off

Andrew Smith

Jersey Number 14 • Back 6

Andrew Smith comes off.

47’

Substitution on

Gavin Coombes

Jersey Number 20 • Replacement 5

Munster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Gavin Coombes getting some game time.

47’

Substitution off

Brian Gleeson

Jersey Number 8 • Forward 8

Munster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Brian Gleeson being replaced.

47’

Substitution on

Alex Kendellen

Jersey Number 23 • Replacement 8

Munster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Alex Kendellen getting some game time.

47’

Substitution off

John Hodnett

Jersey Number 7 • Forward 7

Munster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with John Hodnett being replaced.

45’

Clean break

Andrew Smith

Jersey Number 14 • Back 6

Andrew Smith makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43’

Penalty Goal - Missed Right

Handre Pollard

Jersey Number 10 • Back 2

Handre Pollard has penalty kick attempt at goal but pushes it to the right hand side of the posts.

40’

Start of second half

The second half kicks off.

40’

End of first half

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

39’

Conversion

Handre Pollard

Jersey Number 10 • Back 2

Handre Pollard does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

38’

Try

Cameron Hanekom

Jersey Number 8 • Forward 8

Incisive passing by Bulls is finished off by Cameron Hanekom, as they goes over for the try.

38’

Try assist

Ruan Nortje

Jersey Number 5 • Forward 5

That's a great try assist by Ruan Nortje.

35’

Conversion

Handre Pollard

Jersey Number 10 • Back 2

Handre Pollard does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

34’

Try

Johan Grobbelaar

Jersey Number 2 • Forward 2

The pick and go results in a try for Bulls as Johan Grobbelaar goes over.

32’

Substitution on

Diarmuid Barron

Jersey Number 16 • Replacement 1

Diarmuid Barron comes on for Munster Rugby.

32’

Substitution off

Niall Scannell

Jersey Number 2 • Forward 2

Niall Scannell leaves the field.

32’

Conversion

JJ Hanrahan

Jersey Number 10 • Back 2

JJ Hanrahan does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

31’

Try

Alex Nankivell

Jersey Number 13 • Back 5

The pressure has finally told as Alex Nankivell scores from close range.

29’

Clean break

Mike Haley

Jersey Number 15 • Back 7

Trouble here as Mike Haley breaches the defence.

22’

Penalty Goal - Kicked

Handre Pollard

Jersey Number 10 • Back 2

Handre Pollard adds the points for Bulls.

19’

Conversion

JJ Hanrahan

Jersey Number 10 • Back 2

JJ Hanrahan converts the try.

19’

Try

Jack O'Donoghue

Jersey Number 6 • Forward 6

Munster Rugby are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Jack O'Donoghue picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

9’

Substitution on

Fineen Wycherley

Jersey Number 19 • Replacement 4

Fineen Wycherley comes on for Munster Rugby.

9’

Substitution off

Tom Ahern

Jersey Number 4 • Forward 4

Tom Ahern leaves the field.

9’

Conversion

Handre Pollard

Jersey Number 10 • Back 2

Handre Pollard has kicked a conversion.

7’

Try

Kurt-Lee Arendse

Jersey Number 14 • Back 6

Great hands by Bulls leads to a try for Kurt-Lee Arendse

7’

Try assist

Willie le Roux

Jersey Number 15 • Back 7

That's a great try assist by Willie le Roux.

7’

Clean break

Willie le Roux

Jersey Number 15 • Back 7

The defensive line has been broken as Willie le Roux goes through the gap.

6’

Clean break

Willie le Roux

Jersey Number 15 • Back 7

The defensive line has been broken as Willie le Roux goes through the gap.

4’

Conversion

Handre Pollard

Jersey Number 10 • Back 2

Handre Pollard has kicked a conversion.

4’

Try

Embrose Papier

Jersey Number 9 • Back 1

Great hands by Bulls leads to a try for Embrose Papier

4’

Clean break

Embrose Papier

Jersey Number 9 • Back 1

The defensive line has been broken as Embrose Papier goes through the gap.

4’

Try assist

Cameron Hanekom

Jersey Number 8 • Forward 8

That's a great try assist by Cameron Hanekom.

2’

Clean break

Canan Moodie

Jersey Number 13 • Back 5

The defensive line has been broken as Canan Moodie goes through the gap.

1’

Clean break

Johan Grobbelaar

Jersey Number 2 • Forward 2

The defensive line has been broken as Johan Grobbelaar goes through the gap.

0’

Start of first half

We are underway as the referee Andrea Piardi blows their whistle.

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Current Standings

POS

Team

Pts

Bulls

160

Munster

See Full Table

Top Performers

Ball Carries

C. Moodie

Ball Carries: 15

Tackles

E. Louw

Tackles: 21

Points

H. Pollard

Points: 15

Insights

United Rugby Championship

Points per match

3122

Tries per match

Penalties Conceded per match

1010

Match Information

Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria

United Rugby Championship