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Booth Believes Ospreys Can Regain Control

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ospreys head coach Toby Booth is calling on his players to cut out unforced errors as they seek to turn their form around amid a tricky fixture list.   Toby Booth’s team have only recorded...

South African clubs help Champions Cup kick off in style

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 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: 14-man London Irish beaten by Montpellier

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

London 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 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...

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...

London Irish confirm side for Champions Cup opener

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Declan 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,...

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...

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...

London Irish look to strike early on Champions Cup return

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

London 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...

Stormers breaking new ground in France - 26-man squad announced for ASM Clermont Auvergne clash

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A 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...