South African clubs help Champions Cup kick off in style
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2022/23 Champions Cup began in superb fashion this weekend as the three debuting South African clubs immediately made their mark in Round 1. Vodacom Bulls and Lyon produced arguably...
Champions Cup Team of the Week: Round 1
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyA Thrilling weekend of Champions Cup rugby comes to an end with the opening round of the 2022/23 season closing off with an away win for Leicester Tigers at the expence of Ospreys. History...
Match Report:Champions Stade Rochelais maul Northampton
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyStade Rochelais began the defence of their Heineken Champions Cup crown with an emphatic 46-12 victory over Northampton Saints at the Stade Marcel Deflandre on Saturday evening. Brice Dulin,...
Match Report: Six-try Sale thrash Ulster
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySale Sharks began their Heineken Champions Cup campaign with a dominant 39-0 win over Ulster Rugby at AJ Bell Stadium on Sunday. Tom Curry, Dan du Preez, Thomas Curtis, Byron McGuigan and...
Sale Sharks name a Christmas themed side to face Ulster
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySale Sharks welcome Ulster Rugby in the Heineken Champions Cup on Sunday as two sides who have enjoyed strong starts to their respective domestic seasons go head-to-head. Sale are second...
Garry Ringrose to captain Leinster in Champions Cup opener vs Racing 92
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Leinster Rugby team to take on Racing 92 in the opening weekend of the Heineken Champions Cup tomorrow, has been named by Leo Cullen (KO: 2pm (1pm Irish time) – live on BT Sport and Newstalk). Garry...
Match Preview: Sale host Ulster in intriguing contest
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySale Sharks welcome Ulster Rugby in the Heineken Champions Cup on Sunday as two sides who have enjoyed strong starts to their respective domestic seasons go head-to-head. Sale are second...
Ulster ‘can compete with the very best’
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster Rugby back Ian Madigan believes the Irish province can “compete with the very best” in the Heineken Champions Cup as they try to end their long wait for an EPCR title. Last...
Match Preview: Stormers begin hunt for EPCR glory with French test
1 year 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...
Nominees Announced for URC Unity Awards
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe nominees have been announced for the inaugural United Rugby Championship Unity Awards which recognise the great work done by players and teams within their communities and for charitable causes. The...
