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Bulls Dominate Champions Cup: From Trampling Lyon to Quarterfinal Glory

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Discover how the Bulls crushed Lyon in a thrilling Champions Cup clash and secured a spot in the quarterfinals!

The Vodacom Bulls have made a remarkable statement in the Champions Cup, showcasing their strength and dominance on the field. With an outstanding performance against Lyon, the Bulls trampled the opposition with nine tries to secure a convincing victory and advance to the quarterfinals. Led by standout players like Embrose Papier and Sebastian de Klerk, the Bulls displayed exceptional teamwork and skill, leaving fans in awe.

This historic achievement marks the first time the Bulls have reached the quarterfinals of the Champions Cup, solidifying their reputation as a force to be reckoned with in the rugby world. Jake White's strategic coaching and the team's attacking prowess have propelled them to this impressive milestone, setting the stage for an exciting journey ahead in the tournament.

As the Bulls continue their quest for Champions Cup glory, rugby enthusiasts eagerly anticipate their upcoming matches and the formidable challenges that lie ahead. The team's stellar performance against Lyon serves as a testament to their determination and ability to compete at the highest level, captivating audiences with their thrilling displays of skill and sportsmanship.

In the midst of intense competition and fierce battles on the rugby field, the Bulls' resounding victory over Lyon stands out as a defining moment in their Champions Cup campaign. Their relentless pursuit of success and unwavering determination have earned them a well-deserved place among the top contenders in the tournament, inspiring fans and fellow rugby enthusiasts alike.

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Springboks hopeful scores twice as Bulls thrash abysmal Lyon in ... (planetrugby.com)

The Bulls reached the quarter-finals of the Champions Cup for the first time ever after they thrashed Lyon 59-19 in Pretoria on Saturday.

Investec Champions Cup: Vodacom Bulls run riot over Lyon ... (EPCRugby.com)

Vodacom Bulls triumphed 59-19 over Lyon in their Investec Champions Cup Round of 16 tie in Pretoria.

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Bulls thrash Lyon in European Champions Cup at Loftus (IOL)

The Bulls outscored their opponents by nine tries to two, in a completely one-sided affair as the home side moved on to the quarter-final of the ...

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Bulls thump Lyon to advance to Champions Cup quarterfinals (Rugby365)

Jake White's side outscored their opponents by nine tries to three during the 80 minutes. Scrumhalf Embrose Papier and wing Sebastian de Klerk both got a brace ...

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Rampant Bulls crush Lyon in Champions Cup clash at Loftus (TimesLIVE)

The Bulls produced a clinical performance to crush Lyon 59-19 and book a place in the quarterfinal stage of the Champions Cup at Loftus on Saturday ...

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Bulls bully Lyon to book quarters spot (SARugbymag)

Embrose Papier and Sebastian de Klerk scored a brace of tries apiece as the Vodacom Bulls thrashed Lyon on Saturday in Pretoria to progress to the Champions ...

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Bulls hammer Lyon to make Champions Cup quarters | SuperSport (SuperSport)

After their mauling at the hands of Leinster last weekend, Vodacom Bulls coach Jake White had demanded a response from his side.

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Bulls v Lyon: Five takeaways as 'world-class' Springbok stars again ... (planetrugby.com)

Following the Bulls' 50-19 win over Lyon in the Investec Champions Cup clash at Loftus Versveld on Saturday, here are our five takeaways.

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Bulls run riot against Lyon in the Champions Cup, winning 59-19 (Citizen)

The Bulls made light work of Lyon as they defeated them 59-19 in the last 16 of the Champions Cup on Saturday afternoon at Loftus Versfeld.

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Bulls thrash Lyon in dominant Champions Cup victory to reach ... (Eurosport.co.uk)

Martin Page-Relo scored the 'sneakiest try' as Lyon suffered a heavy defeat to the Bulls in the Investec Champions Cup round of 16.

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Bulls thump Lyon to advance to Champions Cup quarterfinals (Rugby365)

CHAMPIONS CUP REPORT: The Bulls secured their place in the last eight of this season's Champions Cup after they thumped Lyon 59-19 in Pretoria on Saturday.

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Nine-try Bulls hammer Lyon to reach Champions Cup quarter-finals (Independent Online)

The Bulls made life difficult for themselves with a number of unnecessary kicks as they looked lethal and breached the Lyon defence almost at will with ...

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Investec Champions Cup: Late George Hendy double helps ... (Eurosport.com AU)

Two late tries by George Hendy helped Northampton Saints beat Munster 24-14 and book their place in the quarter-finals of the Investec Champions Cup.

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Springboks Rugby World Cup winner suffers 'serious' injury in ... (planetrugby.com)

Stormers head coach John Dobson is concerned that flanker Deon Fourie will miss the rest of the season after suffering a knee injury on Saturday.

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Hendy's double downs Munster and sends Saints into Champions ... (The Guardian)

George Hendy wasn't born the last time this famous ground in Northampton hosted a Champions Cup knockout match. Back in 2000, the Saints beat Wasps by just ...

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Deon Fourie out for season? 'Proud' Stormers rocked by injuries in ... (News24)

The Stormers are on a mission to become one of the best clubs in the world, and Saturday's loss to La Rochelle in the last 16 of the Champions Cup showed ...

Investec Champions Cup: Northampton Saints march on after Hendy ... (EPCRugby.com)

A second-half brace from replacement back George Hendy clinched a well-fought 24-14 win for Northampton Saints over Munster Rugby in the Investec Champions ...

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Hendy double sends Northampton into Champions Cup quarters ... (SuperSport)

In a repeat of the 2000 final, which the Saints won 9-8, the teams were locked at 14-14 at halftime before two tries in the last quarter from replacement ...

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Ruthless Northampton beat Munster in absorbing game (BBC News)

Northampton Saints score four excellent tries to down Munster and set up a Champions Cup quarter-final against the Bulls.

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Prem top dogs Northampton dispatch Munster to reach Champions ... (RugbyPass)

Northampton stormed into the Investec Champions Cup quarter-finals after two tries by George Hendy broke Munster's resistance in a 24-14 victory...

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Two-time defending champions Stade Rochelais fought back from 13-0 down at half-time to defeat DHL Stormers 22-21 in an extraordinary Investec Champions Cup ...

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