Passionate White commendation reveals Bulls URC buy-in

Rúaidhrí O’Connor: Greater familiarity has bred contempt in modern rugby rivalry between Ireland and South Africa

Perhaps it’s fitting that Jake White is the man who leads the Bulls to Croke Park today, given the beginning of this very modern rugby rivalry can perhaps be traced back 21 years to his comments about the Ireland team.

Passionate White commendation reveals Bulls URC buy-in

Ahead of their final against Leinster, Bulls boss Jake White insisted that the URC is a "phenomenal tournament and you're seeing the best players in the world".

Jake White: The Architect of the Vodacom Bulls’ Rugby Revival

Jake White: The Architect of the Vodacom Bulls’ Rugby Revival Vodacom Bulls head coach Jake White remains one of the most decorated and influential figures in world rugby. Known for his tactical acumen, player development pedigree, and winning mentality, White has redefined the Vodacom Bulls’ identity since taking charge in 2020. Under his leadership, the Bulls have emerged as a force in South African rugby and a serious contender in the Vodacom…

Bulls aim to turn SA fans into URC diehards

Jake White says a victory for the Bulls in Saturday’s Croke Park final would be a catalyst for SA fans to “buy in” to the Vodacom URC. Speaking ahead of the title clash with Leinster at Croke Park on Saturday, the Bulls director of rugby underlined how a maiden URC title for the Herd could shift perception at home and solidify support for the cross-hemisphere competitions SA teams joined post-Super Rugby in 2020. MORE: It’s about more than despe…