Bulls defeat Zebre 47-13 to open United Rugby Championship campaign

United Rugby Championship Bulls Zebre Parma rugby union Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi

The Bulls opened their United Rugby Championship campaign with a dominant 47-13 victory over Zebre at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi in Parma. While Zebre initially showed strength in the opening 20 minutes, the South African side eventually took control of the match.

Zebre's Tommaso Allan opened the scoring with a penalty in the 13th minute. However, the momentum shifted when Zebre lock Matteo Canali was yellow-carded. The Bulls capitalized on the advantage with a penalty try in the 25th minute. Following this, the Bulls' offense became highly effective, scoring seven tries in total.

Key contributors for the Bulls included Curwin Bosch, who was successful with his conversions, and Paul de Wet, who scored following an interception. Zebre's only try of the match was scored by captain Alessandro Fusco in the 58th minute.

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Alessandro Fusco · Bulls · Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi · Tommaso Allan · Zebre

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[● 2 SOURCES] Tommaso Allan scored the opening points for Zebre via a penalty kick. www.sarugbymag.co.za · ultimaterugby.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Curwin Bosch converted multiple tries for the Bulls. www.sarugbymag.co.za · ultimaterugby.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The Bulls scored seven tries during the match. www.sarugbymag.co.za · ultimaterugby.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The Bulls defeated Zebre 47-13 in the United Rugby Championship opening round. www.oasport.it · www.sarugbymag.co.za · ultimaterugby.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Alessandro Fusco scored a try for Zebre. www.sarugbymag.co.za · ultimaterugby.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The match took place at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi in Parma. www.oasport.it · ultimaterugby.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The Bulls were awarded a penalty try in the 25th or 26th minute. www.sarugbymag.co.za · ultimaterugby.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Matteo Canali received a yellow card. www.sarugbymag.co.za · ultimaterugby.com