Positive start for SA’s sides in European debut
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe five South African teams that made their debuts in the Heineken Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup on Saturday got a pass mark on the opening weekend of the two European competitions, with the Cell...
Champions Cup Team of the Week: Round 1
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA Thrilling weekend of Champions Cup rugby comes to an end with the opening round of the 2022/23 season closing off with an away win for Leicester Tigers at the expence of Ospreys. History...
Semi-finalists decided at Cape Town Sevens
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe HSBC Cape Town Sevens will come to a climax on Sunday after a thrilling day of action at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday which saw the semi-final line-up confirmed. In the women’s event Olympic...
Match Report: Sharks win 10-try thriller against Harlequins
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySharks earned their maiden Heineken Champions Cup victory in a thrilling 39-31 win over Harlequins at the Hollywoodbets Kings Park in Durban on Saturday afternoon. Makazole Mapimpi notched...
Former England centre Tindall questions Jones dismissal ahead of World Cup
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones should have been given until the conclusion of next year's Rugby World Cup to turn England's results around, according to former centre Mike Tindall. The Australian was dismissed on...
Sharks win 10-try thriller against Harlequins
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCell C Sharks earned their maiden Heineken Champions Cup victory in a thrilling 39-31 win over Harlequins at the Hollywoodbets Kings Park in Durban on Saturday afternoon. Makazole Mapimpi...
Match Preview: Champions Cup returnees face off as Saracens host Edinburgh
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo sides returning to the Heineken Champions Cup this season go head-to-head at StoneX Stadium on Sunday as Saracens welcome Edinburgh Rugby in Pool A. Saracens, who are three-time winners...
Match Preview: 2020 winners Bristol back in EPCR Challenge Cup action
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBristol Bears begin their EPCR Challenge Cup Pool A campaign away at USAP on Friday night as they look to emulate their 2020 success. The Gallagher Premiership side lifted the trophy that...
Match Preview: Leinster face Racing in 2018 final repeat
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby will once again bid for a fifth EPCR crown as they begin their Heineken Champions Cup campaign at Racing 92 on Saturday. Leinster came agonisingly close to a joint-record...
Match Preview: Stade Rochelais begin title defence against Northampton
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStade Rochelais start the defence of their Heineken Champions Cup crown against Northampton Saints at the Stade Marcel Deflandre on Saturday. La Rochelle’s clinched their maiden EPCR...
