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...
Champions Cup Team of the Week: Round 1
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA Thrilling weekend of Champions Cup rugby comes to an end with the opening round of the 2022/23 season closing off with an away win for Leicester Tigers at the expence of Ospreys. History...
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...
Match Report: Exeter power to bonus-point win at Castres
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs kicked off their Heineken Champions Cup campaign with a commendable 24-12 win over Castres Olympique at Stade Pierre Fabre on Saturday night. Sam Simmonds, Dave Ewers, Sam...
Match Preview: Bulls look to make statement against Lyon
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBulls will be aiming to make an impression as they debut in the Heineken Champions Cup at home to Lyon on Saturday. Lyon are back in the Heineken Champions Cup after lifting the EPCR Challenge...
Bulls: Backstage Pass Champions Cup Edition
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA look at Bulls' most “complete performance of the season vs Cardiff” and ahead to their historic clash with Lyon at Loftus this Saturday.
South African teams break new ground in Europe
3 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...
Exeter to focus on performances
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs prop Ben Moon has revealed that the Gallagher Premiership club plan to focus on their performances in this year’s Heineken Champions Cup rather than just results. The...
Kurt-Lee Arendse relishing Bulls' debut in Champions Cup
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStar Bulls winger Kurt-Lee Arendse is relishing the prospect of his side making their first Champions Cup appearances when they face Lyon at Loftus on Saturday. Arendse burst onto the international...
