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‘Chills’ – Siya Kolisi relished Toulouse atmosphere

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sharks flanker Siya Kolisi may have been on the losing side against Stade Toulousain in the Heineken Champions Cup quarter-finals but one aspect he enjoyed about last Saturday’s game was the raucous...

Semi-finalists Benetton backed to ‘cause lots of problems’

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cardiff Rugby director of rugby Dai Young says Benetton Rugby “will cause lots of problems for many sides” after they became the first Italian team to reach an EPCR semi-final.   The...

Ewan Ashman Joins Edinburgh Rugby

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Highly-rated Scotland international hooker Ewan Ashman will join Edinburgh Rugby this summer on a four-year deal from Sale Sharks. The 22-year-old – who had a short...

RIP Ian McIntosh (1938-2023)

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Mark Alexander, President of SA Rugby, paid tribute to former Springbok coach and selector Ian McIntosh, who sadly passed away on Wednesday morning after a battle with cancer, at the age of 84.   Born...

Champions Cup – quarter-finals fixture dates, venues, kick-off times and TV coverage

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Following a highly-competitive Round of 16 weekend, EPCR is pleased to announce the dates, venues, kick-off times and TV coverage of the Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final matches.   QUARTER-FINALS(Pool...

Sharks thrash Munster in 12-try thriller

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Sharks produced a devastating second-half performance as they beat Munster Rugby 50-35 in Durban on Saturday to reach the Heineken Champions Cup quarter-finals in their debut EPCR campaign.   The...

Champions Cup Preview: Leinster Rugby Vs Ulster Rugby

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster Rugby will be looking to follow up their domination of Heineken Champions Cup Pool A this season with a third EPCR knockout victory over interprovincial rivals Ulster Rugby in Dublin on Saturday...

Champions Cup Preview: Stormers Vs Harlequins

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Stormers will aim to continue their winning sequence in their debut Heineken Champions Cup season with a Round of 16 victory against Harlequins in Cape Town on Saturday.   The BKT United Rugby...