London Irish face tough task on South Africa trip
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLondon 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...
Positive start for SA’s sides in European debut
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe five South African teams that made their debuts in the Heineken Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup on Saturday got a pass mark on the opening weekend of the two European competitions, with the Cell...
Kitshoff leads the Stormers in Clermont-Ferrand
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteven Kitshoff will captain the DHL Stormers in their historic Heineken Champions Cup debut match against ASM Clermont Auvergne at the Stade Marcel Michelin on Saturday. Kitshoff will...
South African teams break new ground in Europe
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFive South African franchises will enter new rugby territory on Saturday when the take the field in the opening round of the Heineken Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup competitions in a watershed moment...
Stormers breaking new ground in France - 26-man squad announced for ASM Clermont Auvergne clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA 26-man DHL Stormers squad leaves for France on Monday ahead of their Heineken Champions Cup debut against ASM Clermont Auvergne on Saturday. Springboks Steven Kitshoff and Damian Willemse...
Stormers see off Dragons in Gqeberha
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe DHL Stormers marked their first-ever Vodacom United Rugby Championship match in Gqeberha with a 34-26 win against Dragons RFC. The defending champions scored four tries in the first half to secure...
URC the perfect breeding ground for NextGen Springboks
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOne of the significant features to come out of the Springboks’ Autumn Nations Series this month – and the November international series in general – was how it underlined the role played...
From URC Turnover King To Wales Supersub As The Plaudits Keep On Coming For Morgan
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs the reigning BKT URC Turnover King, Wales supersub Jac Morgan is ideally qualified to comment on the toughest breakdown opponents in the league. It just so happens they are waiting round the...
Nienaber praises Boks’ attitude after narrow defeat to France
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber praised his team’s attitude and effort following their narrow 30-26 defeat against France at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille on Saturday in the Outgoing Tour, and...
Les Bleus dramatically extend winning streak as both teams see red
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySipili Falatea crossed over late on to snatch a 30-26 victory for France in a topsy-turvy tussle with fellow heavyweights South Africa. France made it a record-extending...
