‘Still a lot to play for’ after Sharks book Round of 16 spot
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySharks director of rugby Neil Powell has urged his side to push for another victory in Round 4 of the Heineken Champions Cup after they became the first South African side to secure a knockout stage...
Champions Cup Round of 16 places secured as pool stage heats up
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 3 of the Heineken Champions Cup produced some exhilarating encounters last weekend as eight teams secured their places in the knockout stage with a game to spare. Leinster Rugby, Cell...
Jono Gibbes and Clermont to part ways
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyASM Clermont Auvergne club president, Jean-Michel Guillon, has shown head coach Jono Gibbes the door. Clermont’s form of late has not impressed Guillon who appears to feel that the road...
Rugby Australia announces change to Head Coach position
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia has signed Eddie Jones to be the Head Coach of the Wallabies, as well as overseeing the Wallaroos, on a long-term deal until 2027.Jones previously coached the Wallabies from 2001 to 2005,...
Match Report: Stormers see off 13-man London Irish
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStomers secured their second win in Heineken Champions Cup Pool B as they cruised to a 0-0 victory at 13-man London Irish on Sunday. The South African outfit made it back-to-back victories...
Match Report: Halfpenny penalty secures Scarlets’ Round of 16 berth
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA 64th minute Leigh Halfpenny penalty was the deciding factor as Scarlets secured a 20-17 victory over Toyota Cheetahs in Pool B of the EPCR Challenge Cup on Friday night – earning a place in the...
Match Report: Lions punished for ill discipline
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyChallenge Cup Pool B high-flyers Emirates Lions were made to pay for their lack of discipline in the second half of their Round 3 tie at Stade Jean Bouin on Saturday, when Stade Français Paris...
Match Report: Sharks crush Bordeaux to seal qualification
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySharks booked their place in the Heineken Champions Cup Round of 16 with a commanding 32-3 victory over Union Bordeaux-Bègles Bordeaux in Durban on Saturday. The South African side’s...
Match Report: Bulls in statement win over Exeter
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBulls recorded their second win in the Heineken Champions Cup as they powered to a 39-28 victory over 14-man Exeter Chiefs in Pretoria on Saturday. The South African outfit avenged their...
Halfpenny penalty secures Scarlets’ Round of 16 berth
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA 64th minute Leigh Halfpenny penalty was the deciding factor as Scarlets secured a 20-17 victory over Toyota Cheetahs in Pool B of the EPCR Challenge Cup on Friday night – earning a place in the...
