Dowson hails squad depth as Saints sign off with Falcons win
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyPhil Dowson praised the strength of his squad as a much-changed Northampton Saints signed off ahead of the Six Nations break with a 38-13 victory over Newcastle Falcons. Entering their...
Champions Cup & EPCR Challenge Cup – Round of 16 Dates, Venues, Kick-off times & TV Coverage
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing a tension-packed conclusion to last weekend’s pool stage when there was something at stake in all 12 matches, EPCR can now announce the dates, venues, kick-off times and TV coverage...
Six Premiership sides through to Champions Cup knockout stages
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe knockout ties have been finalised and eight Gallagher Premiership Rugby sides are still in the hunt for European glory. Northampton Saints finished as the only English side to go through the Investec...
Libbok reaches DHL Stormers 50 in Paris
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyManie Libbok will play his 50th DHL Stormers game in the Investec Champions Cup clash with Stade Francais in Paris on Saturday. The Round Four encounter kicks off at 19h30 (SAST) at the Stade Jean Bouin,...
SA sides have all to play for in final pool rounds in Europe
10 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...
Stormers prop relishing scrum challenge vs Stade Francais
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyStormers loosehead prop Ali Vermaak is looking forward to the challenge at scrum-time in Paris this weekend. The Stormers face a powerful Stade Francais side in their Round Four Champions Cup encounter...
Good weekend for Bulls, Stormers and Sharks in Europe
10 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...
Stormers shuffle backline for Sale Sharks clash
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThere are a few changes to the DHL Stormers backline and just one in the forward pack for the Investec Champions Cup encounter with Sale Sharks at DHL Stadium on Saturday. The Round Three match kicks...
Team News: Sale Sharks v DHL Stormers
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland under 20s winger Alex Wills makes his first Investec Champions Cup appearance while Telusa Veainu, Ben Bamber and Josh Beaumont will also start for Your Sharks against the Stormers in Cape Town...