The Bulls will host the Glasgow Warriors in the final of the United Rugby Championship in Pretoria.

On Saturday the Bulls as well as the Warriors secured their spots in the final following thrilling wins against Leinster and Munster respectively.

At Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria, the Bulls reached the final for the second time after a 25-20 win against Leinster.

The former Toyota Cheetahs winger, Sergeal Petersen, scored a brace of tries for the Bulls, while another former Cheetah, Johan Goosen, also crossed the white-wash.

In addition, the Springbok, Goosen also converted two tries, while he landed two penalties.

On the side of the Irish visitors, James Lowe and Caelan Doris, dotted down, while Ross Byrne converted both tries and two penalties.

The Bulls become just the second team to reach the final twice after the Stormers previously managed this feat as well. The Stormers however went on to win the URC in 2022 when they beat the Bulls in the final in Cape Town.

The win could have come at a heavy price for the Bulls as another form Cheetah and Springbok, Wille le Roux, left the field fairly early after failing his HIA. This could rule him out of the final as well as the Springboks Test series against Ireland.

Over at Thomond Park in Limerick, Ireland, Franco Smith's Warriors held on for a nervy 17-10 win to knock the defending champions, Munster, out of the URC.

The former Griquas player, Kyle Steyn as well as Sebastian Cancelliere scored tries for the Scottish team, while George Horne converted both tries and landed a penalty.

Munster's points came via an Antoine Frisch try and a Jack Crowley conversion and penalty.

The final is set to be played on 22 June, with kick-off at Loftus Versfeld being at 18:00.

Morgan Piek OFM Sport