London Irish boss speaks ahead of Stormers challenge
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter coming away from Montpellier empty-handed, the Exiles find themselves in a hot and summery Cape Town where they will do battle with the reigning URC champions, the Stormers. After an electric...
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...
Match Report: Saracens battle to defeat Edinburgh
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens marked their return to the Heineken Champions Cup with a bonus-point win as they defeated Edinburgh Rugby 30-26 in a thrilling encounter at StoneX Stadium on Sunday. First-half...
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 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: Stormers begin hunt for EPCR glory with French test
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStormers make their Heineken Champions Cup debut at ASM Clermont Auvergne on Saturday, looking to add EPCR’s prestige title to their maiden United Rugby Championship trophy from last season. John...
Match Preview: Gloucester make Heineken Champions Cup return against Bordeaux
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGloucester Rugby return to the Heineken Champions Cup on Saturday as they welcome Union Bordeaux-Bègles to Kingsholm Stadium on Saturday. Gloucester, who sit fourth in the Gallagher...
Sam Skinner: Expectation high at Edinburgh
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEdinburgh Rugby lock Sam Skinner has revealed that there is “more of an expectation” on the Scottish side to do well in this season’s Heineken Champions Cup than usual. Edinburgh...
Nick Isiekwe issues Saracens warning
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens forward Nick Isiekwe has warned that the Gallagher Premiership club will use their failure to win last season’s EPCR Challenge Cup as motivation for their 2022-23 Heineken Champions Cup...
