Six Premiership sides through to Champions Cup knockout stages
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe knockout ties have been finalised and eight Gallagher Premiership Rugby sides are still in the hunt for European glory. Northampton Saints finished as the only English side to go through the Investec...
European review: Five URC teams into Champions Cup last 16
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster made it four wins from four in the Investec Champions Cup after toppling Leicester 27-10 at Mattioli Woods Welford Road and are one of five BKT United Rugby Championship teams to advance...
Vodacom URC returns with crucial Gauteng derby
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Vodacom United Rugby Championship will spring back into action this weekend after two weeks of European rugby with a massive local derby between the Vodacom Bulls and Emirates Lions in Pretoria, where...
All five SA teams qualify for European playoffs
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was a rewarding weekend for the South African teams as all five sides qualified for the Round of 16 in the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup, with the Vodacom Bulls, DHL Stormers and Hollywoodbets...
A look at the Champions Cup last 16
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens will aim to get revenge for their record European defeat when they return to Bordeaux Begles in the Investec Champions Cup last 16. The Premiership champions were thrashed 55-15 by...
Libbok reaches DHL Stormers 50 in Paris
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyManie Libbok will play his 50th DHL Stormers game in the Investec Champions Cup clash with Stade Francais in Paris on Saturday. The Round Four encounter kicks off at 19h30 (SAST) at the Stade Jean Bouin,...
SA sides have all to play for in final pool rounds in Europe
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe South African sides will have everything to play for this weekend as they embark on the final round of matches in the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup, where four of the five teams will...
Stormers prop relishing scrum challenge vs Stade Francais
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyStormers loosehead prop Ali Vermaak is looking forward to the challenge at scrum-time in Paris this weekend. The Stormers face a powerful Stade Francais side in their Round Four Champions Cup encounter...
Good weekend for Bulls, Stormers and Sharks in Europe
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Vodacom Bulls and DHL Stormers produced impressive performances over the weekend for an encouraging double for the South African teams in the Investec Champions Cup, while the Hollywoodbets Sharks...