Match Preview: Stormers begin hunt for EPCR glory with French test
2 years 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...
Disciplinary: Francois van Wyk - Leicester Tigers
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 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 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...
Speedy Senatla warns European opposition of Stormers' flair
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStormers 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 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...
Senatla: Stormers will bring flare
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStormers 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 RugbyFor 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...
Springboks Star Says South African Teams Will Take European Rugby to a New Level
2 years 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...
Stormers breaking new ground in France - 26-man squad announced for ASM Clermont Auvergne clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA 26-man DHL Stormers squad leaves for France on Monday ahead of their Heineken Champions Cup debut against ASM Clermont Auvergne on Saturday. Springboks Steven Kitshoff and Damian Willemse...