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Nick David a leading threat among Champions Cup attackers

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

With the Champions Cup pool stage now over, we take a look at the notable individual attacking statistics from the first four rounds of fixtures this season and Harlequins back Nick David stands out, topping...

Stormers coach John Dobson impressed by Clermont defence

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Stormers were met with stubborn resistance for much of their Heineken Champions Cup Round 4 clash with ASM Clermont Auvergne in Cape Town on Saturday, and head coach John Dobson was keen to praise the...

Second-half blitz sees Stormers march on

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Stormers booked a home tie in the Heineken Champions Cup Round of 16 as they grinded out a 30-16 win over ASM Clermont Auvergne in Cape Town on Saturday.   Stormers took control of the...

Jono Gibbes and Clermont to part ways

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

ASM Clermont Auvergne club president, Jean-Michel Guillon, has shown head coach Jono Gibbes the door.   Clermont’s form of late has not impressed Guillon who appears to feel that the road...

Match Preview: All to play for at DHL Stadium

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

It’s all to play for at the DHL Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday, when DHL Stormers welcome ASM Clermont Auvergne in Round 4 of the Heineken Champions Cup.   The Stormers have lost only...

Champions Cup Round of 16 places secured as pool stage heats up

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Round 3 of the Heineken Champions Cup produced some exhilarating encounters last weekend as eight teams secured their places in the knockout stage with a game to spare.   Leinster Rugby, Cell...

Match Report: Stormers see off 13-man London Irish

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Stomers secured their second win in Heineken Champions Cup Pool B as they cruised to a 0-0 victory at 13-man London Irish on Sunday.   The South African outfit made it back-to-back victories...

Match Report: Leicester book Round of 16 place with win at Clermont

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leicester Tigers preserved their 100%-win record in Heineken Champions Cup Pool B and confirmed their place in the Round of 16 as they claimed an impressive 44-29 win at ASM Clermont Auvergne on Friday...

Match Preview: London Irish seek crucial win against Stormers

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

London Irish will need a first win of their Heineken Champions Cup campaign to boost their qualification hopes as they welcome DHL Stormers on Sunday.   The Gallagher Premiership side went...