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London Irish face tough task on South Africa trip

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

London Irish are looking for their first win of this year’s Heineken Champions Cup as they travel to South Africa to take on the DHL Stormers on Saturday.   Irish fell 32-27 at home...

London Irish boss speaks ahead of Stormers challenge

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

After coming away from Montpellier empty-handed, the Exiles find themselves in a hot and summery Cape Town where they will do battle with the reigning URC champions, the Stormers.   After an electric...

Premiership Rounds 19 & 20 Announced

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Premiership Rugby can confirm that Bristol Bears and Northampton Saints have been given the honour of kicking off Round 19 of Gallagher Premiership Rugby, at the start of March.   The...

Booth Believes Ospreys Can Regain Control

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ospreys head coach Toby Booth is calling on his players to cut out unforced errors as they seek to turn their form around amid a tricky fixture list.   Toby Booth’s team have only recorded...

South African clubs help Champions Cup kick off in style

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 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...

Match Report: 14-man London Irish beaten by Montpellier

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

London Irish saw hooker Agustin Creevy sent off as their Heineken Champions Cup return ended in a 32-27 defeat to Montpellier Hérault Rugby at Gtech Community Stadium on Friday.   Tries...

Match Report: Clermont recover to beat debutants DHL Stormers

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

ASM Clermont Auvergne recovered from 11 points down at the break to beat Heineken Champions Cup debutants DHL Stormers 24-14 at Stade Marcel-Michelin on Saturday.   Alex Newsome and Alivereti...

Match Preview: London Irish Vs Montpellier

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The long-awaited return to Heineken Champions Cup is almost over for London Irish, who open up the 2022/23 competition this Friday at home against Top 14 champions, Montpellier Hérault.   Montpellier...

London Irish confirm side for Champions Cup opener

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Declan Kidney has named the squad that will host the inaugural match of the 2022/23 Heineken Champions Cup tomorrow night against Montpellier Hérault Rugby (8pm kick-off).   Facundo Gigena,...

Speedy Senatla warns European opposition of Stormers' flair

1 year 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...