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Bulls captain Coetzee in hot water

DISCIPLINARY UPDATE: Bulls captain Marcell Coetzee is in hot water following his yellow card in their 34-26 United Rugby Championship victory over Ulster.

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 6:40 PM
Bulls captain Coetzee in hot water
Key Things to Know
  • Bulls captain Marcell Coetzee was cited for dangerous play following a yellow card against Ulster.
  • Coetzee will appear before a disciplinary panel on Wednesday, October 28, for a cleanout on Ben Donnell.
  • The Bulls defeated Ulster 34-26 in their United Rugby Championship encounter.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Bulls captain Marcell Coetzee faces a disciplinary hearing following a citing for dangerous play during his team's 34-26 United Rugby Championship victory over Ulster. Coetzee was previously yellow-carded in the 45th minute for a dangerous cleanout on Ben Donnell. He will appear before a video conference disciplinary panel on Wednesday, October 28, cited under Law 9.20(a) and 9.20(b) for dangerous play in a ruck or maul.

In addition, Leinster prop Tadhg Furlong has been cited for an alleged act of foul play against Munster's Gavin Coombes. Furlong was cited under Law 9.27 regarding unsportsmanlike conduct and will face a separate disciplinary panel on Thursday, October 29.

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