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South African teams break new ground in Europe

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Five South African franchises will enter new rugby territory on Saturday when the take the field in the opening round of the Heineken Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup competitions in a watershed moment...

JJ Hanrahan urges Dragons to start on front foot

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dragons fly-half JJ Hanrahan has urged the Welsh side to attack from the start in their EPCR Challenge Cup Round 1 tie against Emirates Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday.   The Irishman doesn’t...

Speedy Senatla warns European opposition of Stormers' flair

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Stormers winger Seabelo Senatla is showing great confidence in his side by issuing a warning to the other teams in Pool B of the Heineken Champions Cup that the Stormers flair will carry them far in the...

Bulls Boss Jake White Delivers a Crash Course on European Cup Rugby

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bulls boss Jake White has been giving his players a crash course in the Heineken Champions Cup as his United Rugby Championship high-fliers prepare for their European debut. White, who guided the Springboks...

Senatla: Stormers will bring flare

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Stormers wing Seabelo Senatla has warned his side’s opponents in Heineken Champions Cup Pool B to prepare for some South African flare in their maiden season.   United Rugby Championship...

Life at the Dragons is Proving Home From Home for Irish Wanderer

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

For much-travelled Irishman JJ Hanrahan, the Dragons is proving to be a real home from home. The 30-year-old utility back came on board from French club Clermont Auvergne over the summer and has helped...

Springboks Star Says South African Teams Will Take European Rugby to a New Level

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springboks star Handre Pollard believes the South African teams will take the Champions Cup to “a completely different level”, just as they have done with the United Rugby Championship.   Pollard’s...

London Irish look to strike early on Champions Cup return

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

London Irish lock Rob Simmons believes the key to his club making a success of their return to the Heineken Champions Cup is to “get some points on the board” as they prepare to host Montpellier...

Stormers breaking new ground in France - 26-man squad announced for ASM Clermont Auvergne clash

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A 26-man DHL Stormers squad leaves for France on Monday ahead of their Heineken Champions Cup debut against ASM Clermont Auvergne on Saturday. Springboks Steven Kitshoff and Damian Willemse...

United Rugby Championship R9 Weekend Wrap

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

LEINSTER WIN TOP-OF-TABLE CLASH DESPITE RED CARD Leinster made it nine wins out of nine in the BKT United Rugby Championship with a 38-29 victory in their top-of-the-table clash with Ulster despite being...