South African clubs help Champions Cup kick off in style
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2022/23 Champions Cup began in superb fashion this weekend as the three debuting South African clubs immediately made their mark in Round 1. Vodacom Bulls and Lyon produced arguably...
Positive start for SA’s sides in European debut
3 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...
Match Report: Bulls triumph in 11-try thriller against Lyon
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBulls emerged victorious on their Heineken Champions Cup debut as they beat Lyon 42-36 in an 11-try thriller at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. Vodacom Bulls demonstrated their attacking prowess...
Sale Sharks name a Christmas themed side to face Ulster
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySale Sharks welcome Ulster Rugby in the Heineken Champions Cup on Sunday as two sides who have enjoyed strong starts to their respective domestic seasons go head-to-head. Sale are second...
Andre Esterhuizen returns to the Shark Tank
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins’ Coaches have named the first-ever team to face South African opposition in the Heineken Champions Cup, playing the Cell C Sharks at Hollywoodbets Kings Park this Saturday – 13:00...
Leicester Tigers side to play Ospreys
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick has named the Leicester Tigers matchday squad to play Ospreys on Sunday (December 11) in Round 1 of the 2022/23 Heineken Champions Cup pool stages. Hanro Liebenberg captains the...
Match Preview: Champions Cup returnees face off as Saracens host Edinburgh
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo sides returning to the Heineken Champions Cup this season go head-to-head at StoneX Stadium on Sunday as Saracens welcome Edinburgh Rugby in Pool A. Saracens, who are three-time winners...
Match Preview: Sale host Ulster in intriguing contest
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySale Sharks welcome Ulster Rugby in the Heineken Champions Cup on Sunday as two sides who have enjoyed strong starts to their respective domestic seasons go head-to-head. Sale are second...
Ulster ‘can compete with the very best’
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster Rugby back Ian Madigan believes the Irish province can “compete with the very best” in the Heineken Champions Cup as they try to end their long wait for an EPCR title. Last...
Match Preview: 2020 winners Bristol back in EPCR Challenge Cup action
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBristol Bears begin their EPCR Challenge Cup Pool A campaign away at USAP on Friday night as they look to emulate their 2020 success. The Gallagher Premiership side lifted the trophy that...
