Match Report: Leicester grind out win at Ospreys
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers’ Heineken Champions Cup campaign began with a battling 23-17 win against Ospreys in Swansea on Sunday. Anthony Watson’s stunning individual try was the standout...
Champions Cup Team of the Week: Round 1
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyA Thrilling weekend of Champions Cup rugby comes to an end with the opening round of the 2022/23 season closing off with an away win for Leicester Tigers at the expence of Ospreys. History...
Match Report: 14-man London Irish beaten by Montpellier
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLondon Irish saw hooker Agustin Creevy sent off as their Heineken Champions Cup return ended in a 32-27 defeat to Montpellier Hérault Rugby at Gtech Community Stadium on Friday. Tries...
Match Preview: London Irish Vs Montpellier
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe long-awaited return to Heineken Champions Cup is almost over for London Irish, who open up the 2022/23 competition this Friday at home against Top 14 champions, Montpellier Hérault. Montpellier...
Match Preview: Sharks make debut against Harlequins
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySharks make their Heineken Champions Cup bow on Saturday with a tough opening fixture against Tabai Matson’s Harlequins at Hollywoodbets Kings Park. Cell C Sharks will face a stern...
London Irish confirm side for Champions Cup opener
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDeclan Kidney has named the squad that will host the inaugural match of the 2022/23 Heineken Champions Cup tomorrow night against Montpellier Hérault Rugby (8pm kick-off). Facundo Gigena,...
South African teams break new ground in Europe
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFive 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...
Bulls Boss Jake White Delivers a Crash Course on European Cup Rugby
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBulls boss Jake White has been giving his players a crash course in the Heineken Champions Cup as his United Rugby Championship high-fliers prepare for their European debut. White, who guided the Springboks...
Springboks Star Says South African Teams Will Take European Rugby to a New Level
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringboks star Handre Pollard believes the South African teams will take the Champions Cup to “a completely different level”, just as they have done with the United Rugby Championship. Pollard’s...
London Irish look to strike early on Champions Cup return
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLondon Irish lock Rob Simmons believes the key to his club making a success of their return to the Heineken Champions Cup is to “get some points on the board” as they prepare to host Montpellier...
