London Irish face tough task on South Africa trip
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLondon Irish are looking for their first win of this year’s Heineken Champions Cup as they travel to South Africa to take on the DHL Stormers on Saturday. Irish fell 32-27 at home...
London Irish boss speaks ahead of Stormers challenge
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter coming away from Montpellier empty-handed, the Exiles find themselves in a hot and summery Cape Town where they will do battle with the reigning URC champions, the Stormers. After an electric...
Boks lead SA Rugby Awards nominations for 2022
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThree experienced Springboks – Lukhanyo Am, Eben Etzebeth and Siya Kolisi – were nominated for the coveted SA Rugby Player of the Year Award for 2022 for a second year running and will be up...
Bulls name 29-man squad for their Pool A fixture against Exeter Chiefs
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBulls Director of Rugby, Jake White has named his travelling squad for their Pool A fixture against Exeter Chiefs in round 2 of the 2022/23 Champions Cup. The South vs North battle is pencilled...
Flanagan Forging Depth Among Tight Dragons Squad
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDragons RFC coach Dai Flanagan has been handed some welcome headaches as he looks towards the BKT United Rugby Championship festive derbies. During an extended three week stay in South Africa, he gave...
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...
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...
Match Report: 14-man London Irish beaten by Montpellier
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLondon Irish saw hooker Agustin Creevy sent off as their Heineken Champions Cup return ended in a 32-27 defeat to Montpellier Hérault Rugby at Gtech Community Stadium on Friday. Tries...
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...
