Rainbow Cup

Rewind: When Benetton smoked Bulls

With the rematch just days away, relive the horror of the 2021 Rainbow Cup final when Benetton ambushed the Vodacom Bulls in Treviso.

United TREVISO, ITALY - JUNE 19: Bulls players look dejected after the Guinness PRO14 Rainbow Cup final match between Benetton Rugby and Vodacom Bulls at Stadio Comunale di Monigo on June 19, 2021 in Treviso, Italy.

It’s payback time for Bulls

The Vodacom Bulls will be out for revenge when they host Benetton in a Vodacom United Rugby Championship match at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

Guinness PRO14 Rainbow Cup Final Photocall, Stadio di Monigo, Treviso, Italy 18/6/2021 Vodacom Blue Bulls head coach Jake White, captain Marcell Coetzee and Benetton Rugby captain Dewaldt Duvenage and head coach Kieran Crowley Mandatory Credit

Watch: Bulls shocked by Benetton

The Bulls were flying high when they cruised into Treviso to face Benetton in the 2020-21 Rainbow Cup final, but they came crashing down in an emphatic 35-8 reverse.

Benetton players celebrate against Bulls

Bulls admit final was a wake-up call

Bulls head coach Jake White says the Rainbow Cup final loss to Benetton was a massive wake-up call for the side after they had easily won the South African version of the competition.

Bulls coach: We looked like an inexperienced team

Bulls captain Marcell Coetzee and coach Jake White admitted there were harsh lessons to learn after their disappointing performance in the North-South Rainbow Cup final against Benetton in Treviso.

Brilliant Benetton bash Bulls to claim Rainbow Cup

Benetton gave the Bulls a rude awakening to the realities of playing in the north with an excellent performance in a 35-8 victory in the Rainbow Cup final in Treviso on Saturday.

RECAP: Rainbow Cup final

Look back at how the live action unfolded as the Bulls were humbled by Benetton in the Rainbow Cup final.

Preview: Rainbow Cup North vs South final

The Bulls will be aiming to make history and land their first European trophy when they face Italian side Benetton in the PRO14 Rainbow Cup final at the Stadio Di Comunale Monigo in Treviso on Saturday.

Rainbow Cup SA awards: Best backline player of the tournament

Following the conclusion of the Rainbow Cup SA this past weekend, we ask our readers to select their backline player of the tournament.

Owens slams captain’s referral, red-card law variation

Renowned referee Nigel Owens has urged authorities to abolish the captain’s challenge and the new red-card law, which introduces a substitute after 20 minutes, because it is spoiling the game.