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Match Preview: Leinster face Racing in 2018 final repeat

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster Rugby will once again bid for a fifth EPCR crown as they begin their Heineken Champions Cup campaign at Racing 92 on Saturday.   Leinster came agonisingly close to a joint-record...

Match Preview: Stade Rochelais begin title defence against Northampton

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Stade Rochelais start the defence of their Heineken Champions Cup crown against Northampton Saints at the Stade Marcel Deflandre on Saturday.   La Rochelle’s clinched their maiden EPCR...

Match Preview: Exeter set for tough away day at Castres

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Exeter Chiefs begin their Heineken Champions Cup away at Castres Olympique on Saturday, in what is set to be a testing clash as they look to replicate their 2020 success.   Exeter lifted the...

Small tweaks for Blitzboks as they go for a double

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Coming off a convincing tournament win in Dubai last week may have boosted the self-belief that the Blitzboks are doing something correctly, but Springbok Sevens coach, Sandile Ngcobo, believes the reset...

South African teams break new ground in Europe

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Five 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...

Autumn Nations Series: 2022 Try of the Series Nominees

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The nominees for the top ten tries of the 2022 Autumn Nations Series are in - and they're special!  

Exeter to focus on performances

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Exeter 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...

Speedy Senatla warns European opposition of Stormers' flair

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Stormers 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...

Jones leaves England legacy of 'unfulfilled promises', says World Cup winner Woodward

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones leaves behind a legacy of "misguided rhetoric and unfulfilled promises" following his dismissal as England coach, says Clive Woodward.   The Australian was sacked nine months out...

Senatla: Stormers will bring flare

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Stormers 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...