Malherbe extends Stormers legacy
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExperienced tighthead prop Frans Malherbe has signed a three-year contract extension to continue his considerable legacy as a DHL Stormer. The World Cup winner has only ever played for...
Friend lauds ‘powerful’ Wootton after hat-trick
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Rugby director of rugby Andy Friend hailed Alex Wootton as “a hell of an athlete” after the wing went over for a hat-trick of tries against CA Brive in the EPCR Challenge Cup on...
Leicester Tigers add Danny Wilson to coaching team
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers can confirm Danny Wilson will join the club’s coaching team as a part-time consultant for the remainder of the 2022/23 season. Wilson was most recently Head Coach...
Tough task for Newcastle at Pool A leaders Cardiff
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTop meets bottom in Pool A as high-flying Cardiff Rugby prepare to host struggling Newcastle Falcons in Round 3 of the EPCR Challenge Cup on Sunday. Cardiff have taken maximum points from...
Match Preview: London Irish seek crucial win against Stormers
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLondon Irish will need a first win of their Heineken Champions Cup campaign to boost their qualification hopes as they welcome DHL Stormers on Sunday. The Gallagher Premiership side went...
Edinburgh in vital Castres trip
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEdinburgh Rugby cross the channel to face Pool A basement side Castres Olympique at Stade Pierre Fabre in a crucial Round 3 contest in the Heineken Champions Cup on Sunday. The Scottish...
Sharks ready themselves for vengeful Bordeaux
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Cell C Sharks Director of Rugby Neil Powell has picked a powerful side to take on Union Bordeaux Bègles in Saturday’s return leg Heineken Champions Cup clash at Hollywoodbets Kings Park.With...
Match Preview: Sharks look to continue impressive start
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySharks are seeking third successive win in their debut Heineken Champions Cup campaign when they welcome Union Bordeaux-Bègles to Durban on Saturday. The South African side have already...
Match Preview: Northampton need response at Munster
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints are in desperate need of a victory at Munster Rugby in Round 3 of the Heineken Champions Cup in order to boost their qualification hopes. A committed defensive display...
Match Preview: Ulster eager to notch first win
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster Rugby head to reigning champions Stade Rochelais in dire need of a victory in Round 3 of the Heineken Champions Cup on Saturday. The Irish province have suffered back-to-back defeats...
