Five changes for Saints ahead of European opener
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDirector of Rugby Phil Dowson makes five changes to his starting line-up as Northampton Saints prepare to head to Stade Rochelais this weekend, with Robbie Smith, David Ribbans, Aaron Hinkley, Tom James...
Match Preview: Sale host Ulster in intriguing contest
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySale Sharks welcome Ulster Rugby in the Heineken Champions Cup on Sunday as two sides who have enjoyed strong starts to their respective domestic seasons go head-to-head. Sale are second...
Ulster ‘can compete with the very best’
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster Rugby back Ian Madigan believes the Irish province can “compete with the very best” in the Heineken Champions Cup as they try to end their long wait for an EPCR title. Last...
Match Preview: London Irish Vs Montpellier
2 years 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: Leinster face Racing in 2018 final repeat
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby will once again bid for a fifth EPCR crown as they begin their Heineken Champions Cup campaign at Racing 92 on Saturday. Leinster came agonisingly close to a joint-record...
Match Preview: Stade Rochelais begin title defence against Northampton
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStade Rochelais start the defence of their Heineken Champions Cup crown against Northampton Saints at the Stade Marcel Deflandre on Saturday. La Rochelle’s clinched their maiden EPCR...
Match Preview: Gloucester make Heineken Champions Cup return against Bordeaux
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGloucester Rugby return to the Heineken Champions Cup on Saturday as they welcome Union Bordeaux-Bègles to Kingsholm Stadium on Saturday. Gloucester, who sit fourth in the Gallagher...
Courtnall Skosan: Saints can go all the way
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints wing Courtnall Skosan believes the Gallagher English Premiership side have the ability to go “all the way” in this season’s Heineken Champions Cup. Northampton...
La Rochelle lock in O'Gara on long-term contract
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLa Rochelle have succeeded in retaining the coaching services of former Ireland flyhalf Ronan O’Gara on a long-term contract which will see him at the helm of the club until 2027. O’Gara...
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...
