The Vodacom Bulls suffered their first defeat of the season, struggling against Ulster in Belfast. With several Springboks returning, including Handre Pollard and Canan Moodie, they lost 28-7.
The first quarter was cagey, with the Bulls initially struggling. They started to dominate, but a try was disallowed due to a knock-on. Ulster's Stuart McCloskey scored the opening try, with Nathan Doak converting for a 7-0 lead.
Nathan Doak was named Man of the Match.
Author's summary: Bulls lose first match of season.