All five SA teams qualify for European playoffs
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was a rewarding weekend for the South African teams as all five sides qualified for the Round of 16 in the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup, with the Vodacom Bulls, DHL Stormers and Hollywoodbets...
A look at the Champions Cup last 16
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens will aim to get revenge for their record European defeat when they return to Bordeaux Begles in the Investec Champions Cup last 16. The Premiership champions were thrashed 55-15 by...
SA sides have all to play for in final pool rounds in Europe
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe South African sides will have everything to play for this weekend as they embark on the final round of matches in the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup, where four of the five teams will...
Good weekend for Bulls, Stormers and Sharks in Europe
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Vodacom Bulls and DHL Stormers produced impressive performances over the weekend for an encouraging double for the South African teams in the Investec Champions Cup, while the Hollywoodbets Sharks...
European Rugby crunch time for Prem sides
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe return of European action will see a host of Gallagher Premiership Rugby sides bid to secure safe passage to the knockout stages. For the four English clubs unbeaten in the Investec Champions Cup,...
Last-chance saloon for some Champions Cup clubs
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFor some clubs in the Investec Champions Cup, this weekend’s Round 3 is the last-chance saloon already. For others, it’s a crucial match in the push for a home tie in the Round of...
Attendance Record Broken as BKT URC Sets All-Time High for a Single Round
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAnother new record has been set by the BKT United Rugby Championship today with the league setting an all-time high for single-round attendance. The 19,703 fans who attended the final game of Round...
Simelane links up with DHL Stormers
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDynamic outside back Wandisile Simelane has joined the DHL Stormers squad and will link up with his new teammates next week. The former Junior Springbok star makes the move to Cape Town in a trade with...
Simon Thomas' BKT United Rugby Championship R9 Review
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyStepping stone success for Ulster Ulster Rugby skipper Iain Henderson insists there is much more to come from his team following their landmark 22-21 victory away to BKT URC league leaders Leinster...
Stormers get the job done vs The Sharks
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe DHL Stormers survived a huge scare to beat the Hollywoodbets Sharks 16-15 in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship. Adre Smith scored the Stormers' only try in Cape Town, with 11 points from...