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Bulls, Stormers hold on to win after strong fightbacks

The Bulls and Stormers held on to secure URC victories winning 34-26 and 52-40 respectively

In Pretoria, the Bulls managed to secure a narrow 34-26 victory over Ulster in the United Rugby Championship. The home team started strong, scoring three unanswered tries to lead 21-0 by the 30-minute mark. However, Ulster fought back, scoring tries both sides of halftime to bring the score to 26-21. Despite the pressure, the Bulls maintained their defense, allowing both sides to score four tries each.

In the end, the Bulls' solid defense was enough to secure the win. The Stormers also triumphed in Cape Town, defeating the Scarlets 52-40. The home side led by 33-14 at halftime, but the visitors rallied to level the score at 40-all with about 10 minutes remaining. A brace of tries in the final moments proved decisive for the Stormers.

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