Will Connors: Gloucester want success like Leinster
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGloucester Rugby have ambitions of reaching the levels of Leinster Rugby in the Heineken Champions Cup, according to the Irish province’s flanker Will Connors. The two sides meet in...
George McGuigan to join Gloucester Rugby
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGloucester Rugby is delighted to announce the arrival of George McGuigan who has signed a long-term deal with the Cherry & Whites. The 29-year-old has amassed over 180 caps...
Dombrandt: Great week in Durban despite defeat
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins No.8 Alex Dombrandt says the team enjoyed their time in Durban despite their opening Heineken Champions Cup game ending in defeat to Cell C Sharks on Saturday. The Gallagher Premiership...
South African clubs help Champions Cup kick off in style
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2022/23 Champions Cup began in superb fashion this weekend as the three debuting South African clubs immediately made their mark in Round 1. Vodacom Bulls and Lyon produced arguably...
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...
Match Report: Bulls triumph in 11-try thriller against Lyon
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBulls emerged victorious on their Heineken Champions Cup debut as they beat Lyon 42-36 in an 11-try thriller at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. Vodacom Bulls demonstrated their attacking prowess...
Sale Sharks name a Christmas themed side to face Ulster
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySale Sharks welcome Ulster Rugby in the Heineken Champions Cup on Sunday as two sides who have enjoyed strong starts to their respective domestic seasons go head-to-head. Sale are second...
Andre Esterhuizen returns to the Shark Tank
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins’ Coaches have named the first-ever team to face South African opposition in the Heineken Champions Cup, playing the Cell C Sharks at Hollywoodbets Kings Park this Saturday – 13:00...
Leicester Tigers side to play Ospreys
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick has named the Leicester Tigers matchday squad to play Ospreys on Sunday (December 11) in Round 1 of the 2022/23 Heineken Champions Cup pool stages. Hanro Liebenberg captains the...
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...
