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22 March 2025; Referee Ben Whitehouse speaks with captains Luke McGrath of Leinster and Marcell Coetzee of Vodacom Bulls during the United Rugby Championship match between Vodacom Bulls and Leinster at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa. Ph

Bulls need to keep the rag to beat Leinster - Coetzee

It didn't affect the results of their previous two meetings but the Bulls figure they must be more disciplined than ever against Leinster in Saturday's URC final.

Rugby • 12 Jun

Evan Roos's second half try drew the Stormers level, before they went on to win

Stormers outlast Bulls to clinch inaugural URC title

The Stormers clinched the inaugural United Rugby Championship title by overcoming a slow start to earn an 18-13 win over the Bulls in Saturday's Grand Final in Cape Town.

Rugby • 18 Jun 22

The Bulls celebrate after scoring a second half penalty try

Leinster's URC title hopes ended by rampaging Bulls

Leinster's reign as URC champions has been ended after a 27-26 semi-final defeat to the Bulls at the RDS.

Rugby • 10 Jun 22

Burns was injured during Ireland's Six Nations camp

Burns an Ulster injury doubt ahead of Harlequins clash

A decision on whether out-half Billy Burns will be fit to face Harlequins in Ulster's Challenge Cup fixture on Saturday will be made later in the week.

Rugby • 29 Mar 21

Marcell Coetzee could be set to joins the Bulls according to Ulster CEO Jonny Petrie

Coetzee to depart Ulster as CEO vents frustration

Marcell Coetzee will leave Ulster to return to South Africa at the end of the 2020/21 season.

Rugby • 26 Dec 20

Louis Ludik crossed for two tries in seven first-half minutes

Ludik scores brace as Ulster dominate Dragons

Ulster made it three wins from three in the Guinness Pro14 by running in six tries in a 40-17 victory over the Dragons.

Rugby • 25 Oct 20

Marcell Coetzee is back in the reckoning for Ulster

Fitness boost for Ulster ahead of Clermont clash

Ulster have been handed a timely fitness boost ahead of their Champions Cup clash with Clermont Auvergne this weekend with Marcell Coetzee, Jordi Murphy and John Cooney all getting a clean bill of health.

Rugby • 07 Jan 20

Coetzee comes in for first Ulster start of the season

Marcell Coetzee is set to make his first start of the season for Ulster against the Isuzu Southern Kings in Round 3 of the Guinness PRO14 Championship this Saturday in Port Elizabeth.

Rugby • 11 Oct 19

Ulster's Coetzee ruled out of the World Cup

Ulster's South African loose-forward Marcell Coetzee is out of the Rugby World Cup after it was confirmed he will undergo ankle surgery on Wednesday that will sideline him for 12 weeks.

Rugby • 19 Aug 19

Marcell Coetzee has committed his future to Ulster

In-form Coetzee commits to Ulster until 2022

Marcell Coetzee has signed a three-year contract extension with Ulster Rugby, keeping him at Kingspan Stadium until at least the summer of 2022.

Rugby • 06 Feb 19

Ulster supporters will be out in force for the visit of Leicester Tigers

Coetzee and McCloskey want to hear the Kingspan roar

Stuart McCloskey and Marcell Coetzee want to hear the Kingspan roar on Saturday evening as Ulster kick off their Champions Cup campaign against Leicester Tigers.

Rugby • 11 Oct 18

Ulster will 'stand by' Coetzee after huge injury blow

Ulster director of rugby Les Kiss says they will "stick by" Marcell Coetzee after the South Africa flanker was ruled out for nine months following a further knee operation.

Rugby • 14 Oct 17

Marcell Coetzee returned to South Africa for further surgery on his left knee

Further blow for Ulster as Coetzee out for nine months

Ulster's Marcell Coetzee is set to be out of action for nine months. The flanker, who has only played once this season, returned to South Africa for further surgery on his left knee.

Rugby • 13 Oct 17

Marcell Coetzee in action against the Cheetahs in the season Pro14opener

Coetzee returns to South Africa for medical assistance

Ulster Rugby has confirmed that injury ravaged backrower Marcell Coetzee has returned to South Africa to seek further medical assistance on his knee injury.

Rugby • 05 Oct 17

Arno Botha, pictured in action for the Bulls, made his South African debut in 2013

Ulster capture Botha and Cooney in double swoop

South African international backrower Arno Botha and Connacht's John Cooney will join Ulster later this year, it was confirmed this morning.

Rugby • 16 Jan 17

Marcell Coetzee