Carty to make 200th appearance at Saracens
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyClub captain Jack Carty will line out for Connacht for the 200th time on Saturday, after he was named to start against Saracens in the Investec Champions Cup tomorrow in London (k/o 1pm). The Roscommon...
Team news: Saracens v Connacht
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNICK TOMPKINS SAYS SATURDAY’S CRUCIAL INVESTEC CHAMPIONS CUP CLASH AGAINST CONNACHT IS THE BIGGEST GAME OF THE SEASON SO FAR AS SARACENS LOOK TO GET THEIR EUROPEAN CAMPAIGN BACK ON TRACK. The Men...
Match Preview: Farrell: Connacht Rugby will be tough test
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter their convincing loss at Vodacom Bulls in Round 1 of the Investec Champions Cup, Saracens know they have to beat Connacht Rugby at the StoneX Stadium on Saturday to keep alive their bid for a fourth...
European Rugby: A look at how the Premiership sides fair going into the weekend
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA weekend of tantalizing European action is in store as all ten Gallagher Premiership Rugby sides continue their Investec Champions Cup and Challenge Cup campaigns. A drama-filled opening round set the...
Match Preview: Northampton Saints boss ‘relishing’ RC Toulon challenge
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 28-19 success at Glasgow Warriors last week lifted Northampton Saints to the top of Pool 3, ahead of English rivals Exeter Chiefs on points difference, and Dowson is eager for his side to continue...
Jasper Wiese to depart Leicester Tigers at season's end
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers can confirm No.8 Jasper Wiese will finish up his time with the club at the end of the 2023/24 season. Wiese joined the club ahead of the 2020/21 season, becoming an instant fan-favourite,...
Billy Vunipola red card overturned (Disciplinary update)
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBILLY VUNIPOLA HAS HAD HIS RED CARD OVERTURNED FOLLOWING AN INDEPENDENT DISCIPLINARY HEARING ARISING FROM HIS CLUB’S INVESTEC CHAMPIONS CUP, ROUND 1 MATCH AGAINST THE VODACOM BULLS AT LOFTUS VERSFELD. Vunipola...
Champions Cup round up late winners and star performances light up round one
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter a thrilling first weekend, we’re taking a look at the key moments and best action from the Investec Champions Cup Round 1. Pollard perfection Leicester Tigers’ fly-half...
Goosen gives Bulls the edge over Saracens
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe unerring accuracy of fly-half Johan Goosen fired Vodacom Bulls to a sound win in Pool 1 of the Investec Champions Cup, defeating Saracens 27-16 in what turned out to be a painful afternoon for the...
