14 man Sale Sharks beat Bristol Bears in a thriller
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySale Sharks secure passage to the quarter-finals of the Champions Cup after beating the Bristol Bears 29-35 in the second leg of the round of 16. Alex Sanderson's charges proceed to the final...
Aaron Reed red-carded for a high shot on Morahan
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAaron Reed was given his marching orders on Saturday in the Champions Cup round of 16 second leg between Bristol Bears and Sale Sharks. He made head contact with Bristol Bears' Australian...
What happens if the aggregate scores are level in the second leg of the round of 16?
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of this weekend’s decisive matches in the Heineken Champions Cup Round of 16 2nd leg and in the EPCR Challenge Cup Round of 16, here is a reminder of the extra time protocol. If...
Radradra and Piutau on the bench, Leiua raises the bat
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySale Sharks head to Ashton Gate on Friday evening with a one-point advantage over Bristol Bears in the Champions Cup second leg of the round of 16. Bristol speedster Alapati Leiua will make...
Weekend's Currie Cup Preview
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Cheetahs will be looking to remain unbeaten in a tricky Currie Cup match in Cape Town against the Western Province, and the Lions will be desperate to break their losing streak in the competition against...
Sharks v Blue Bulls cancelled due to floods
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Currie Cup Premier Division match between the Cell C Sharks and the Vodacom Bulls, scheduled to take place in Durban on Saturday afternoon, has been cancelled. Due to the heavy flooding in...
How the Champions Cup quarter-finals work and how things stand ahead of the second leg
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the decisive second leg matches in the Champions Cup Round of 16, we take a look at how things stand in the respective ties and how the quarter-finals will work. For the first time in...
EPCR Round of 16 referee appointments
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the knockout stages of European club rugby set to further intensify this weekend, EPCR can announce the referee appointments for the Heineken Champions Cup Round of 16 2nd leg fixtures as well as...
SA coastal sides move up on URC log
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe DHL Stormers and Cell C Sharks firmed up their prospects of reaching the Vodacom United Rugby Championship playoffs with hard-fought SA derby wins on Saturday, and the Vodacom Bulls are still in contention...
HIGHLIGHTS: Sharks Vs Lions
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sharks come away with a 27 point victory in wet conditions in Durban. The bonus point win keeps the Sharks' playoff hopes in the competition alive. Gerbrandt Grobler and Phepsi Buthelezi scored...
