# Rugby: The Bulls secured a guaranteed home United Rugby Championship quarter-final at Loftus Versfeld after crushing Italian side Benetton 45–19. The visitors retaliated on either side of the interval with two quick scores from winger Louis Lynagh, narrowing the gap to 26–19. However, Player of the Match Jeandré Rudolph halted Benetton’s momentum with brilliant defensive turnovers, allowing Mpilo Gumede and captain Ruan Nortjé to boost the hosts’ score. The seven-try, bonus-point victory lifted the Bulls to third place on the overall league standings.
Rugby: Bulls secure home quarter final after beating Benetton in URC clash