La Rochelle storm into the Champions Cup semi-finals for the first time
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLa Rochelle storm into the Champions Cup semi finals with a convincing 24 point victory over the Sale Sharks. Man of the Match Raymond Rhule scored twice for the TOP14 outfit and assisted...
WATCH: Victor Vito's wonderful offload
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLa Rochelle's first try in the Champions Cup quarter-final against Sale Sharks on Saturday was wonderful to watch. A lovely flowing move included two cross kicks from Ihaia West with the second...
Eight mouth-watering head to heads in the Champions Cup quarter-finals this weekend
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJust eight teams remain in the Champions Cup as they take the field this weekend to narrow that number to just four. We have picked out eight of the best head to heads to keep an eye on...
All the Champions Cup quarter-final line ups
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUpdate to the latest version of the Ultimate Rugby app here Quarter-final notes. • Home clubs have a 76% success rate from the 96 tournament quarter-finals which have been played...
Sale Sharks smell La Rochelle blood in the water
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe quarter-finals will kick off at Stade Marcel-Deflandre as La Rochelle host Sale Sharks. The French outfit had the better of the Cherry & Whites last weekend in a 27-16 victory at Kingsholm....
Cordero extends his stay at Exeter Chiefs
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs Director of Rugby, Rob Baxter, has confirmed that Facundo Cordero has agreed a contract extension with the reigning English and European champions. The 22-year-old joined...
Manu Tuilagi set for return from injury in May
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySale Sharks Director of Rugby Alex Sanderson says the club expect Manu Tuilagi to be fit by May. Manu Tuilagi could make a late claim for a place in the British and Irish Lions squad having suffered...
Springboks start season preparations with alignment camps
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks’ preparations for the forthcoming international season will move up a gear in the next fortnight as Rassie Erasmus (Director of Rugby), Jacques Nienaber (head coach) and the rest of...
EPCR referee appointments – quarter-finals
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing a meeting of EPCR’s Match Officials Selection Committee today (Monday 5 April), the referee appointments for this weekend’s Heineken Champions Cup and Challenge Cup quarter-final...
Sale Sharks crave victory against Scarlets
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe round will conclude Scarlets hosting the Sale Sharks at Parc y Scarlets. The Welshmen are in a tidy position at present with 2 wins from 2 outings recorded. The first came in the form of hard-fought...
