South Africa's Bulls banked a 34-26 home win over Ulster in the URC, leaving the Irish province still searching for a first victory after four games.
South African power was on show in Pretoria as the Bulls beat Ulster 34-26 in the United Rugby Championship, adding another home win to the continent's growing tally in the competition.
For Ulster, the result is a painful one. Four matches into the campaign, the Irish province is still without a win, and the pressure is building on a squad that came north-to-south hoping to turn its season around.
The Bulls will take plenty from the outcome. Playing in front of their own fans, they did what top URC sides do at home: they finished the job and collected the points. A eight-point margin shows Ulster kept fighting, but the hosts had the answers when it counted.
The URC table is long and the season is young, so there is time for Ulster to recover. But every week without a win makes the climb steeper. For the Bulls, it's a result to build on as South Africa's franchises keep making their mark in Europe's biggest club competition.
