United Rugby Championship: David Kriel hits the target for Bulls

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PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 14: Willie le Roux of the Vodacom Blue Bulls passes during the Investec Champions Cup match between Vodacom Bulls and Northampton Saints at Loftus Versfeld on December 14, 2024 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Gordon Arons/Gallo Images)

Bulls.................. 21 Leinster............20
By Sam Jackson

David Kriel’s last-gasp penalty ended Leinster’s unbeaten URC record as the Bulls edged a tight contest in Pretoria.
From the outset the Bulls dominated at scrum time with Sprinboks tighthead prop Wilco Louw leading the way and that laid the platform for Kriel’s winner.
Tommy O’Brien kicked the ball into the Bulls’ 22 and Leinster recycled the ball quickly to allow Jordie Barrett all the time and space required to race over the line.
Byrne added the conversion, but the Bulls’ task got even harder when prop Alulutho
Tshakweni w...

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