Powell: Sharks made ‘step up’ against Quins
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySharks director of rugby Neil Powell says his side took their game up a level to beat Harlequins in the Heineken Champions Cup on Saturday. The home side triumphed 39-31 in Durban on their...
Dombrandt: Great week in Durban despite defeat
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins No.8 Alex Dombrandt says the team enjoyed their time in Durban despite their opening Heineken Champions Cup game ending in defeat to Cell C Sharks on Saturday. The Gallagher Premiership...
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: Munster defeated by battling Toulouse
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby’s Heineken Champions Cup campaign began in defeat as Stade Toulousain showcased their quality with a combative 18-13 victory at Thomond Park on Sunday. Toulouse were...
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: Sharks win 10-try thriller against Harlequins
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySharks earned their maiden Heineken Champions Cup victory in a thrilling 39-31 win over Harlequins at the Hollywoodbets Kings Park in Durban on Saturday afternoon. Makazole Mapimpi notched...
Match Report: Gloucester roar back to beat Bordeaux
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGloucester Rugby produced an extraordinary comeback to win 22-17 and stun a Union Bordeaux-Bègles side that had controlled the game for the first hour of Saturday’s Heineken Champions Cup...
Match Report: Six-try Sale thrash Ulster
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySale Sharks began their Heineken Champions Cup campaign with a dominant 39-0 win over Ulster Rugby at AJ Bell Stadium on Sunday. Tom Curry, Dan du Preez, Thomas Curtis, Byron McGuigan and...
Gloucester roar back to beat Bordeaux
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGloucester Rugby produced an extraordinary comeback to win 22-17 and stun a Union Bordeaux-Bègles side that had controlled the game for the first hour of Saturday’s Heineken Champions...
