Morné Steyn proud of Bulls’ ‘80-minute fight’
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFly-half Morné Steyn has praised his Vodacom Bulls teammates after the South African side held on for victory over Lyon in their maiden Heineken Champions Cup game on Saturday. The...
Flanagan Forging Depth Among Tight Dragons Squad
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDragons RFC coach Dai Flanagan has been handed some welcome headaches as he looks towards the BKT United Rugby Championship festive derbies. During an extended three week stay in South Africa, he gave...
Challenge Cup back with a bang
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe EPCR Challenge Cup returned this weekend and Emirates Lions’ pulsating 31-31 draw with Dragons RFC was one of a series of enthralling Round 1 clashes. There were four tries apiece...
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...
Glasgow hold on to claim impressive win over Bath
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow Warriors survived a late scare to win away in the EPCR Challenge Cup on Saturday, twice finding themselves pegged back by a determined Bath Rugby side before ultimately claiming a deserved 22-19...
Cheetahs edge tight EPCR Challenge Cup debut
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCheetahs showed composure and maturity under pressure to edge out Section Paloise 21-16 in their first ever EPCR Challenge Cup match at the Stade du Hameau on Saturday. The match started...
Second-half showing sees Stade Français topple Benetton
3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby2017 EPCR Challenge Cup winners Stade Français Paris relied on a stunning second-half showing to overcome a resilient Benetton Rugby 24-14 at the Stade Jean-Bouin on Friday evening. Trailing...
First-half flurry helps Bristol beat USAP
3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby2020 EPCR Challenge Cup winners Bristol Bears started their 2022/23 campaign in strong fashion with a 19-5 win over USAP at the Stade Aimé Giral on Friday evening. Full-back Charles...
Cardiff & Wales representatives rush to woman's aid in city centre
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFour of Cardiff Rugby’s finest showed that the quick-thinking skills learned on the rugby pitch can be useful in real life & death situations as well. Josh Adams, Tomos Williams, Lloyd...
