Saracens edge Lyon thriller
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens defeated Lyon 28-20 in a hard-hitting game in Round 2 of the Heineken Champions Cup at Matmut Stadium de Gerland on Saturday. Tries from Jamie George, Ben Earl and Sean Maitland...
Loughborough Lightning offered place in next cycle of Allianz Premier 15s
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints have confirmed that the Club’s women’s team, Loughborough Lightning, have been offered a place in the next cycle of the Allianz Premier 15s competition from the 2023-24...
Mark McCall hopeful of much-improved performance
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the more than noteworthy challenge of Lyon on their doorstep, Saracens boss Mark McCall is hopeful that his charges can deliver a much-improved performance from last week’s somewhat narrow,...
London Irish boss speaks ahead of Stormers challenge
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter coming away from Montpellier empty-handed, the Exiles find themselves in a hot and summery Cape Town where they will do battle with the reigning URC champions, the Stormers. After an electric...
South African clubs help Champions Cup kick off in style
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2022/23 Champions Cup began in superb fashion this weekend as the three debuting South African clubs immediately made their mark in Round 1. Vodacom Bulls and Lyon produced arguably...
Match Report: Saracens battle to defeat Edinburgh
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens marked their return to the Heineken Champions Cup with a bonus-point win as they defeated Edinburgh Rugby 30-26 in a thrilling encounter at StoneX Stadium on Sunday. First-half...
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: Bulls triumph in 11-try thriller against Lyon
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBulls emerged victorious on their Heineken Champions Cup debut as they beat Lyon 42-36 in an 11-try thriller at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. Vodacom Bulls demonstrated their attacking prowess...
Match Preview: Champions Cup returnees face off as Saracens host Edinburgh
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo sides returning to the Heineken Champions Cup this season go head-to-head at StoneX Stadium on Sunday as Saracens welcome Edinburgh Rugby in Pool A. Saracens, who are three-time winners...
Match Preview: Stormers begin hunt for EPCR glory with French test
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyStormers make their Heineken Champions Cup debut at ASM Clermont Auvergne on Saturday, looking to add EPCR’s prestige title to their maiden United Rugby Championship trophy from last season. John...
