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...
Career Landmark Beckons For One Of Welsh Rugby’s Most Highly Respected Players
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was way back in March 2010 that Lloyd Williams made his debut for Cardiff Rugby. Now, some 12 years on, the Welsh international scrum-half is on the verge of a major career landmark. He is set to make...
JJ Hanrahan urges Dragons to start on front foot
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDragons fly-half JJ Hanrahan has urged the Welsh side to attack from the start in their EPCR Challenge Cup Round 1 tie against Emirates Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday. The Irishman doesn’t...
Speedy Senatla warns European opposition of Stormers' flair
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStormers winger Seabelo Senatla is showing great confidence in his side by issuing a warning to the other teams in Pool B of the Heineken Champions Cup that the Stormers flair will carry them far in the...
Nominees Announced for URC Unity Awards
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe nominees have been announced for the inaugural United Rugby Championship Unity Awards which recognise the great work done by players and teams within their communities and for charitable causes. The...
Ross Thompson setback for Glasgow Warriors
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow Warriors’ hopes of EPCR Challenge Cup glory have suffered a blow with the news that fly-half Ross Thompson has been ruled out until the New Year with an ankle injury. The...
Bulls Boss Jake White Delivers a Crash Course on European Cup Rugby
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBulls boss Jake White has been giving his players a crash course in the Heineken Champions Cup as his United Rugby Championship high-fliers prepare for their European debut. White, who guided the Springboks...
Senatla: Stormers will bring flare
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStormers wing Seabelo Senatla has warned his side’s opponents in Heineken Champions Cup Pool B to prepare for some South African flare in their maiden season. United Rugby Championship...
Life at the Dragons is Proving Home From Home for Irish Wanderer
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFor much-travelled Irishman JJ Hanrahan, the Dragons is proving to be a real home from home. The 30-year-old utility back came on board from French club Clermont Auvergne over the summer and has helped...
Springboks Star Says South African Teams Will Take European Rugby to a New Level
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringboks star Handre Pollard believes the South African teams will take the Champions Cup to “a completely different level”, just as they have done with the United Rugby Championship. Pollard’s...
