Libbok conversion gives Stormers famous win over Stade Rochelais
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe home side had not led at any point in the Pool 4 contest until the clock was in the red, with Libbok adding the extras to a late try from replacement Andre-Hugo Venter. Defeat means the...
Stormers vs La Rochelle: Top Performers
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIt is said that the Champions Cup is the closest thing to test Rugby, which proved to be true in the heated pool 4 fixture between The Stormers and La Rochelle in Cape Town. In a match very much reminiscent...
WATCH: Mannie Libbok seals it with a kick
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok and Stormers fly-half Mannie Libbok handed the Stormers the win in a nail biting encounter in their Champions Cup fixture vs La Rochelle in Cape Town. After trailing the whole game, The Stormers...
Stormers welcome back World Cup winners for Stade Rochelais tie
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFouche, who also missed last week’s narrow defeat at Leicester Tigers in England, knows the French side will be eager to put their home loss to Leinster Rugby in Round 1 behind them. “It’s...
Champions Cup preview: battle for survival in the pool of death
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s not just the DHL Stormers who are under pressure as they go out this weekend to get themselves on track in their quest for a Champions Cup Round of 16 spot. The Cape Town side is in what...
Cardiff change five for Bath showdown
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCardiff Rugby have made five changes for Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup clash against Bath (20:00). The Blue and Blacks welcome the West Country outfit to the Arms Park in Round Two of the European...
Fourie leads DHL Stormers at DHL Stadium
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDeon Fourie will captain the DHL Stormers in their Investec Champions Cup encounter with Stade Rochelais at DHL Stadium on Saturday. The experienced loose forward will lead the DL Stormers out to face...
European Rugby: A look at how the Premiership sides fair going into the weekend
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyA weekend of tantalizing European action is in store as all ten Gallagher Premiership Rugby sides continue their Investec Champions Cup and Challenge Cup campaigns. A drama-filled opening round set the...
Henderson adds to long list of Leicester injuries
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers lock Cameron Henderson has been ruled out for the rest of the 2023/2024 season through injury. Henderson, 23, suffered a knee injury in Tigers’ victory over the DHL Stormers...
Champions Cup round up late winners and star performances light up round one
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter a thrilling first weekend, we’re taking a look at the key moments and best action from the Investec Champions Cup Round 1. Pollard perfection Leicester Tigers’ fly-half...
