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Match Report: Clermont recover to beat debutants DHL Stormers

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

ASM Clermont Auvergne recovered from 11 points down at the break to beat Heineken Champions Cup debutants DHL Stormers 24-14 at Stade Marcel-Michelin on Saturday.   Alex Newsome and Alivereti...

Kitshoff leads the Stormers in Clermont-Ferrand

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Steven Kitshoff will captain the DHL Stormers in their historic Heineken Champions Cup debut match against ASM Clermont Auvergne at the Stade Marcel Michelin on Saturday. Kitshoff will...

Match Preview: London Irish Vs Montpellier

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 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: Stormers begin hunt for EPCR glory with French test

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Stormers 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...

Disciplinary: Francois van Wyk - Leicester Tigers

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The case of Francois van Wyk, Leicester Tigers, was heard yesterday evening, Tuesday 6 December, by an independent disciplinary panel chaired by Oliver Clark with Alastair Campbell and James Wilson.Van...

South African teams break new ground in Europe

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Five 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...

Speedy Senatla warns European opposition of Stormers' flair

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Stormers winger Seabelo Senatla is showing great confidence in his side by issuing a warning to the other teams in Pool B of the Heineken Champions Cup that the Stormers flair will carry them far in the...

Bulls Boss Jake White Delivers a Crash Course on European Cup Rugby

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bulls 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...

Senatla: Stormers will bring flare

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Stormers wing Seabelo Senatla has warned his side’s opponents in Heineken Champions Cup Pool B to prepare for some South African flare in their maiden season.   United Rugby Championship...

Life at the Dragons is Proving Home From Home for Irish Wanderer

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

For much-travelled Irishman JJ Hanrahan, the Dragons is proving to be a real home from home. The 30-year-old utility back came on board from French club Clermont Auvergne over the summer and has helped...