Battle in the Back-row: Reidy vs Elstadt
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2020-21 Champions Cup kicks off tonight amid much excitement and optimism after the disruptive 2019-20 instalment. Taking to the field in the second game of the evening will be Top 14 giants Toulouse...
James O'Connor linked with Super Rugby Aotearoa switch
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies and Reds ace James O'Connor has been linked with another move away from Australia with the latest reports linking him with a move to New Zealand. In the same week that O'Connor was linked...
Unbeaten Ulster must nullify Toulouse's power
5 years ago by Irish IndependentAfter being handed a heavy 28-point defeat in last season's Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final, Ulster would have been glad to see the back of Toulouse. Now, less than three months after crashing out...
Brace removed from Toulouse v Exeter fixture over fear of personal safety
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyReferee Andrew Brace has been relieved of his officiating duties in the Toulouse vs Exeter Chiefs match scheduled for next Sunday after concerns have surfaced over his well-being. Brace took charge of...
Referee Andrew Brace stood down for Toulouse-Exeter tie following horrific online abuse
5 years ago by Irish IndependentThe organisers of the Heineken Champions Cup have stood down Irish referee Andrew Brace from Toulouse's clash with Exeter in France on Sunday week.
Champions Cup: Unbeaten Ulster vs giants Toulouse
5 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyNorthampton and Bordeaux-Begles will kick off this season's Champions Cup at Franklin's Gardens on Friday night, after which unbeaten Ulster take on Top 14 giants Toulouse at Kingspan Stadium...
Ulster Boosted By Returning Internationals For Toulouse Test
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsUlster head coach Dan McFarland is able to select a strong team for Friday’s Heineken Champions Cup opener against Toulouse at Kingspan Stadium (kick-off 8pm). The Ulstermen welcome back Jacob Stockdale,...
Sean Reidy speaks ahead of Ulster vs Toulouse showdown
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe second game of the first round of the Champions Cup treats views to a titanic clash as some of the best of Ireland and France will collide in the form of Ulster vs Toulouse. It promises to be a great...
Zebre await the advance of Bayonne
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo teams who will be looking for significant improvement since last season’s campaign will be Zebre and Bayonne, who face off on Saturday afternoon at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi. There was...
McFarland looking forward to Toulouse test
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFriday night will see familiar foes in Ulster and Toulouse battle it out in the opening round of the Champions Cup. Ulster have enjoyed measured success in the competition as of late,...
