Clermont share a similar history to the Hollywoodbets Sharks
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Clermont-Auvergne team that the Hollywoodbets Sharks will face in Saturday’s EPCR Challenge Cup semifinal in London has had a few lean years but they will be arriving at the Stoop in good...
Top 14 Round 14 Wrap-Up
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyUltimate Rugby and Larissa Falls wrap-up Round 14 of the French Top14. Perpignan v Racing 92 FT = Perpignan 26 – 5 Racing Racing went down to Catalan County as favourites but...
Match Report: Leicester book Round of 16 place with win at Clermont
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers preserved their 100%-win record in Heineken Champions Cup Pool B and confirmed their place in the Round of 16 as they claimed an impressive 44-29 win at ASM Clermont Auvergne on Friday...
Leicester book Round of 16 place with win at Clermont
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers preserved their 100%-win record in Heineken Champions Cup Pool B and confirmed their place in the Round of 16 as they claimed an impressive 44-29 win at ASM Clermont Auvergne on Friday...
Leicester Tigers: Team news for ASM Clermont Auvergne clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRichard Wigglesworth has named the Leicester Tigers matchday squad to play ASM Clermont Auvergne in Round 3 of the 2022/23 Heineken Champions Cup pool stages. Ben Youngs captains the side in his...
Positive start for SA’s sides in European debut
2 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: Clermont recover to beat debutants DHL Stormers
2 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...
Match Preview: Stormers begin hunt for EPCR glory with French test
2 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...
France call up 15 extra players ahead of Bok Test
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance have called up 15 extra players ahead of their Test against South Africa, including a replacement for injured lock Killian Geraci. Geraci was a late withdrawal from France’s 30-29...
Sexton chief points-scorer after haul in final defeat
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohnny Sexton finished this season’s Heineken Champions Cup as the leading points-scorer as he racked up 18 of Leinster Rugby’s 21 points in their final defeat to Stade Rochelais. Below,...