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Bulls Knocked Out of Champions Cup in 25-21 Loss to Glasgow

The exit refocuses an illness-hit squad on a tight United Rugby Championship run-in.

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - APRIL 04: Vodacom Bulls players are seen at full time after suffering at 25-21 defeat during the Investec Champions Cup match between Glasgow Warriors and Vodacom Bulls at Scotstoun Stadium on April 04, 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
Bulls wing/centre Canan Moodie gathers a difficult kick in his side's Champions Cup last-16 match against Glasgow Warriors at Scotstoun Stadium. Picture: Ian MacNicol/Getty Images
AUDIO: 'Not an excuse' - Ackermann unveils Bulls' challenges ahead of Glasgow clash

Overview

  • The Bulls, who fell 25-21 on Saturday in Glasgow, exited the Investec Champions Cup in the last 16 at Scotstoun Stadium.
  • Coach Johan Ackermann said poor execution and soft penalties handed the Warriors territory, noting the team failed to finish chances inside the 22.
  • They led 14-12 at the break through a Johan Grobbelaar try and three Handré Pollard penalties but could not turn first-half control into a winning margin.
  • Ackermann pointed to sleet, a fierce wind, and the artificial surface that produced long rolls and fickle bounces, including restarts the Bulls struggled to exit cleanly.
  • Illness disrupted preparation with late doubts over Harold Vorster and Pollard, yet the coach praised his players’ fight as attention now shifts to the URC, where the eighth-placed Bulls visit the Dragons in Newport on 17 April.