Bulls Edge Leinster 39-31 in Pretoria URC Thriller

In a thrilling United Rugby Championship match at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria, the Vodacom Bulls defeated Leinster 39-31 in a game featuring ten tries. The Bulls started strongly with early tries from Sebastian de Klerk, David Kriel, and Mpilo Gumede, building a 22-10 lead at halftime. Leinster mounted a vigorous second-half comeback with tries from Hugh Cooney, Tommy O'Brien, and Scott Penny to briefly take the lead at 24-22. However, the Bulls responded with tries from Willie le Roux, Stravino Jacobs, and a late intercept try from Kriel to secure the victory. Despite Leinster's spirited fightback, defensive lapses allowed the Bulls to close out the match, handing Leinster their second consecutive defeat in South Africa this season. The win boosts the Bulls' position in the URC standings, while Leinster looks ahead to upcoming fixtures against the Sharks and Ulster.