Van der Flier among Champions Cup’s top scorers
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing the conclusion of the Heineken Champions Cup pool stage and ahead of the Round of 16, we take a look at which players are currently heading the scoring charts. Points – Antoine...
Match Preview: Northampton face tough task vs Stade Rochelais
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints, bottom of Heineken Champions Cup Pool B, have a hard task on their hands on Saturday, as they welcome defending champions Stade Rochelais in Round 4. The second-placed...
Eight new faces in France squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFabien Galthié has called on eight uncapped players in his France squad as they look to defend the Guinness Six Nations title they won in such style a year ago. Les Bleus claimed a first...
Match Report: Heartbreak for Ulster amid last-gasp Sclavi try
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJoel Sclavi’s 81st minute try cost Ulster Rugby a famous Heineken Champions Cup victory over defending champions Stade Rochelais, as they fell to a 7-3 defeat in Pool B at the Stade Marcel Deflandre...
Match Preview: Ulster eager to notch first win
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster Rugby head to reigning champions Stade Rochelais in dire need of a victory in Round 3 of the Heineken Champions Cup on Saturday. The Irish province have suffered back-to-back defeats...
Superb second-half rally not enough for Ulster
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster Rugby suffered their second successive Heineken Champions Cup Pool B loss on Saturday when they were edged out 29-36 by defending champions Stade Rochelais in a seven-try thriller at the Aviva...
Match Report:Champions Stade Rochelais maul Northampton
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyStade Rochelais began the defence of their Heineken Champions Cup crown with an emphatic 46-12 victory over Northampton Saints at the Stade Marcel Deflandre on Saturday evening. Brice Dulin,...
Every TOP14 Clubs New Signing Ahead Of The 2022/23 Season
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMontpellier will be looking to defend their maiden TOP 14 title in 2022/23. We take a look at their new signings as well as all the other new arrivals in the league ahead of...
"George you are very very lucky" - Nigel Owens discusses George Kruis' back heel conversion
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer test referee Nigel Owens says that George Kruis is lucky to have his backheeled conversion awarded. Playing in his final professional match last Saturday, George Kruis slotted...
George Kruis slots cheeky back-heeled conversion against England
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyA French-inspired Barbarians drubbed England with a seven-try showing at Twickenham to win 52-21 despite the dismissal of Will Skelton. Playing in his final professional game as...
