Loftus Versfeld Stadium

Location

Pretoria, South Africa

Capacity

51,762

Opened

1906

Loftus Versfeld is one of South Africa's oldest and most storied rugby venues, located in the Arcadia suburb of Pretoria. Named after Robert Owen Loftus Versfeld, a pioneer of organised sport in Pretoria, the stadium is the home of the Bulls in the United Rugby Championship. At 1,350 metres above sea level, the altitude creates challenging conditions for visiting teams. The ground is renowned for its passionate Blue Bulls supporters and has hosted numerous Springbok test matches and World Cup fixtures.

Notable Moments

Bulls' three Super Rugby titles (2007, 2009, 2010) celebrated here

Hosted 1995 Rugby World Cup matches during South Africa's historic tournament

The altitude factor making it one of the toughest away grounds in world rugby

Victor Matfield and Bakkies Botha dominating lineouts for the Bulls

Springbok test victories in the famous Pretoria heat