European review: Five URC teams into Champions Cup last 16
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster made it four wins from four in the Investec Champions Cup after toppling Leicester 27-10 at Mattioli Woods Welford Road and are one of five BKT United Rugby Championship teams to advance...
Who is your pick for the 6 nations
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance Head coach Fabien Galthié has already lost two possible starters ahead of the Six Nations opener against Ireland on Friday week, with gritty back row Anthony Jelonch and gigantic lock Emmanuel...
Big blow for France as 6 nations star is injured
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance will be without the services of star back-rower Anthony Jelonch after he sustained another long-term injury. During the 2023 Six Nations, the flanker suffered an ACL injury to his left knee during...
All five SA teams qualify for European playoffs
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was a rewarding weekend for the South African teams as all five sides qualified for the Round of 16 in the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup, with the Vodacom Bulls, DHL Stormers and Hollywoodbets...
A look at the Champions Cup last 16
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens will aim to get revenge for their record European defeat when they return to Bordeaux Begles in the Investec Champions Cup last 16. The Premiership champions were thrashed 55-15 by...
Sale v La Rochelle: Winners and Losers
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLa Rochelle make it back to back wins in the Champions Cup pushing them through to the Round of 16 after a bonus point win against Sale Sharks. Both sides had the benefit of a strong wind, La Rochelle...
Tumy and Dan return for Sale to face the champs
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyACADEMY PROP Tumy Onasanya makes his first Champions Cup start while Luke Cowan-Dickie, Nick Schonert, George Ford and Tom Roebuck return to the starting XV as Your Sharks prepare to face back-to-back...
SA sides have all to play for in final pool rounds in Europe
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe South African sides will have everything to play for this weekend as they embark on the final round of matches in the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup, where four of the five teams will...
