Peerless Penaud inspires union Bordeaux-Bègles triumph
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyUnion Bordeaux-Bègles wing Damian Penaud put in an exquisite performance as the French side ran out 36-17 winners over Bristol Bears in the Investec Champions Cup. After two matches, Union...
Watch: Sergeal Pieterson offload
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbySergeal Pieterson of the Bulls pulls off an amazing offload vs Lyon How about that offload? 🙌 Sergeal Petersen rounds off a fine move from the Bulls 😍 pic.twitter.com/rvD9zknxdx —...
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...
Match Preview: Bulls want to fire some shots at Lyon
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyVodacom Bulls captain Marcell Coetzee has warned Lyon that the South African side are eager to build on their convincing Investec Champions Cup Round 1 victory over Saracens when they take on the French...
Team news: Saracens v Connacht
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNICK TOMPKINS SAYS SATURDAY’S CRUCIAL INVESTEC CHAMPIONS CUP CLASH AGAINST CONNACHT IS THE BIGGEST GAME OF THE SEASON SO FAR AS SARACENS LOOK TO GET THEIR EUROPEAN CAMPAIGN BACK ON TRACK. The Men...
Match Preview: Farrell: Connacht Rugby will be tough test
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter their convincing loss at Vodacom Bulls in Round 1 of the Investec Champions Cup, Saracens know they have to beat Connacht Rugby at the StoneX Stadium on Saturday to keep alive their bid for a fourth...
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...
Ardie Savea wins top prize at ASB Rugby Awards
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyA month after claiming World Rugby’s biggest prize, Ardie Savea has claimed the Kelvin R Tremain Memorial Player of the Year at this evening’s ASB Rugby Awards. It is the second time Savea...
Billy Vunipola red card overturned (Disciplinary update)
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBILLY VUNIPOLA HAS HAD HIS RED CARD OVERTURNED FOLLOWING AN INDEPENDENT DISCIPLINARY HEARING ARISING FROM HIS CLUB’S INVESTEC CHAMPIONS CUP, ROUND 1 MATCH AGAINST THE VODACOM BULLS AT LOFTUS VERSFELD. Vunipola...
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...
