Champions Cup

Duane Vermeulen talks Ulster, Springboks

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Duane Vermeulen’s stay at Irish club Ulster has been short but the burly South African does not appear to be short on enthusiasm for this latest adventure of his.    During a recent appearance...

Champions & Challenge Cup COVID Timeline Update

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A look at all the squad updates throughout the week as some Champions Cup & Challenge Cup fixtures get axed.   Monday Updates   Montpellier vs Leinster:   Leinster...

Champions Cup Disciplinary Decisions – Round 1

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Will Muir suspended for four weeks: The Bath Rugby wing, Will Muir, has been suspended for four weeks following an independent Disciplinary Hearing by video conference yesterday (Wednesday 15 December)...

Champions & Challenge Cup Wednesday COVID Update

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Montpellier vs Leinster Rugby     Leinster Rugby returned to training today at UCD following Monday’s postponement and a full round of antigen and PCR tests which were carried out on...

Champions Cup Team of the Week - Round 1

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Just four home sides picked up wins in the opening round of the Champions Cup. There were 498 points scored in the opening round that dished up many talking points.   Scarlets had to forfeit...

Duane Vermeulen's Ulster debut

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok hardman Duane Vermeulen had a decent first showing in the Ulster jersey as they managed a 6-point victory over French rivals Clermont in the opening round of the Champions Cup.    Some...

Ulster battle to win at Clermont

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ulster Rugby produced an impressive display to win 29-23 against ASM Clermont Auvergne in their opening Heineken Champions Cup Pool A game at Stade Marcel-Michelin on Saturday.   Scrum-half...