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Lions crash out of URC playoff race after defeat to Benetton

The Lions' hopes of a late-season surge were dashed on Saturday as they slumped to a 42-31 defeat against Benetton at Ellis Park, ending their playoff aspirations in the United Rugby Championship.

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Lions eye URC play-off lifeline against Benetton

Lions assistant coach Barend Pieterse says the team remains optimistic about turning their season around as they prepare to host Benetton in a must-win United Rugby Championship clash at Ellis Park Stadium this weekend.

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Elrigh Louw returns as Bulls name team for Benetton clash in Treviso

Bulls co-captain Elrigh Louw has returned to full match fitness and has been reinstated in the matchday 23 as the Pretoria outfit prepare to face Benetton in Treviso on Friday night.

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Kurt-Lee Arendse scores a brace of tries as Bulls book URC semi-final place

The Bulls booked their place in the United Rugby Championship (URC) semi-finals with a 30-23 victory over Benetton at Loftus Versfeld.

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Bulls boss Jake White not taking anything for granted in URC knockout clash

Director of Rugby Jake White said the Bulls aren't looking past Benneton as they head into the business end of the United Rugby Championship.