Match Report: Clermont recover to beat debutants DHL Stormers
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyASM Clermont Auvergne recovered from 11 points down at the break to beat Heineken Champions Cup debutants DHL Stormers 24-14 at Stade Marcel-Michelin on Saturday. Alex Newsome and Alivereti...
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...
Second-half showing sees Stade Français topple Benetton
3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby2017 EPCR Challenge Cup winners Stade Français Paris relied on a stunning second-half showing to overcome a resilient Benetton Rugby 24-14 at the Stade Jean-Bouin on Friday evening. Trailing...
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...
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...
Match Preview: Stormers begin hunt for EPCR glory with French test
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStormers make their Heineken Champions Cup debut at ASM Clermont Auvergne on Saturday, looking to add EPCR’s prestige title to their maiden United Rugby Championship trophy from last season. John...
Match Preview: Sharks make debut against Harlequins
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySharks make their Heineken Champions Cup bow on Saturday with a tough opening fixture against Tabai Matson’s Harlequins at Hollywoodbets Kings Park. Cell C Sharks will face a stern...
Small tweaks for Blitzboks as they go for a double
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyComing off a convincing tournament win in Dubai last week may have boosted the self-belief that the Blitzboks are doing something correctly, but Springbok Sevens coach, Sandile Ngcobo, believes the reset...
Siya Kolisi leads formidable Sharks side for opening Champions Cup clash
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok Captain Siya Kolisi leads a formidable Cell C Sharks side for this Saturday’s opening round Heineken Champions Cup clash with Harlequins at Hollywoodbets Kings Park. Cell C Sharks Director...
South African teams break new ground in Europe
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFive South African franchises will enter new rugby territory on Saturday when the take the field in the opening round of the Heineken Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup competitions in a watershed moment...
