Montpellier

59 - 26

Full Time

Ulster

Montpellier vs Ulster

Events

Commentary

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It's all over! The referee Matthew Carley has blown their whistle to end the game.

80'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Leo Coly will have to re-adjust the radar.

79'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Montpellier Herault Rugby is finished off by Arthur Vincent

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Arthur Vincent bursts through to advance the Montpellier Herault Rugby attack.

78'

Spellbinding play by Jon Echegaray is finished off with a try.

78'

James McCormick comes on.

76'

Tom Stewart comes off.

76'

Conversion

Jake Flannery has kicked a conversion.

72'

Try

A series of passes by Ulster Rugby results in a try for Mike Lowry

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Mike Lowry took full advantage.

72'

Robert Baloucoune played a key part in that try.

72'

Montpellier Herault Rugby make a substitution with Thomas Darmon coming on.

66'

Montpellier Herault Rugby make a substitution with Auguste Cadot coming off.

66'

Ulster Rugby sub Conor McKee comes onto the field.

64'

Nathan Doak departs for Ulster Rugby.

64'

Ulster Rugby sub Jake Flannery comes onto the field.

64'

Jack Murphy departs for Ulster Rugby.

64'

Montpellier Herault Rugby sub Jon Echegaray comes onto the field.

64'

Tom Banks departs for Montpellier Herault Rugby.

64'

Conversion

The Montpellier Herault Rugby supporters go wild as Leo Coly successfully kicks the conversion.

64'

Try

Montpellier Herault Rugby are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Wilfrid Hounkpatin touching down.

63'

Ulster Rugby sub Charlie Irvine comes onto the field.

61'

Harry Sheridan departs for Ulster Rugby.

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Cormac Izuchukwu goes through the gap.

60'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Leo Coly kicks the conversion.

59'

Try

The Montpellier Herault Rugby pack has powered over for Baptiste Erdocio to score the try.

58'

Ethan McIlroy comes on for Ulster Rugby.

57'

Jude Postlethwaite leaves the field.

57'

Wilfrid Hounkpatin comes on for Montpellier Herault Rugby.

57'

Mohamed Haouas leaves the field.

57'

Baptiste Erdocio comes on for Montpellier Herault Rugby.

57'

Enzo Forletta leaves the field.

57'

Lyam Akrab comes on for Montpellier Herault Rugby.

56'

Jordan Uelese leaves the field.

56'

Bryn Ward comes on for Ulster Rugby.

56'

Juarno Augustus leaves the field.

56'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Nathan Doak kicks the conversion.

55'

Try

Robert Baloucoune scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

55'

What a run here by Robert Baloucoune as they get over the gainline!

55'

That's a great try assist by Tom Stewart.

55'

Leo Coly comes on for Montpellier Herault Rugby.

55'

Domingo Miotti leaves the field.

55'

Adam Beard comes on.

51'

Florian Verhaeghe comes off.

51'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Eric O'Sullivan getting some game time.

49'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Angus Bell being replaced.

49'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Scott Wilson getting some game time.

49'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Tom O'Toole being replaced.

49'

Montpellier Herault Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Marco Tauleigne getting some game time.

49'

Montpellier Herault Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Billy Vunipola being replaced.

49'

Conversion

Domingo Miotti adds the two points for Montpellier Herault Rugby.

49'

Try

Slick passing by Montpellier Herault Rugby leads to a try for Lenni Nouchi.

48'

Lenni Nouchi makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Billy Vunipola sets up the try.

48'

Jordan Uelese makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Conversion

Domingo Miotti adds the two points for Montpellier Herault Rugby.

45'

Try

Slick passing by Montpellier Herault Rugby leads to a try for Donovan Taofifenua.

44'

Spellbinding play by Domingo Miotti is finished off with a try.

44'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

41'

Montpellier Herault Rugby go for goal with Domingo Miotti taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

38'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Montpellier Herault Rugby as Alexandre Becognee goes over.

37'

Conversion

Domingo Miotti does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

32'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Billy Vunipola scores from close range.

31'

Nathan Doak curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

28'

Try

Brilliant skill shown there by Cormac Izuchukwu as they go over the white wash for a try.

27'

Trouble here as Cormac Izuchukwu breaches the defence.

27'

James Hume played a key part in that try.

27'

Conversion

Domingo Miotti converts the try.

16'

Try

A series of passes by Montpellier Herault Rugby results in a try for Donovan Taofifenua

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Donovan Taofifenua took full advantage.

15'

Spellbinding play by Domingo Miotti is finished off with a try.

15'

Conversion

Domingo Miotti has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Montpellier Herault Rugby leads to a try for Gabriel Ngandebe

That's a great try assist by Auguste Cadot.

The defensive line has been broken as Auguste Cadot goes through the gap.

Conversion

Nathan Doak has kicked a conversion.

Try

Ulster Rugby are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Nick Timoney touching down.

The defensive line has been broken as Juarno Augustus goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Matthew Carley blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Montpellier v Ulster 
  
 Final 
  
 Fri 22nd May 2026, 12:00pm PDT 
  
 San Mames 
  
 Matthew Carley

Points Flow Chart

Montpellier win +33

Time in lead

Mins in lead

83%

% Of Game In Lead

58%

Possession Last 10 min

42%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Vincent

59 - 26

78'

Flannery

72'

54 - 26

Lowry

72'

54 - 24

Coly

54 - 19

64'

Hounkpatin

52 - 19

63'

Coly

47 - 19

59'

Erdocio

45 - 19

58'

Doak

55'

40 - 19

Baloucoune

55'

40 - 17

Miotti

40 - 12

49'

Nouchi

38 - 12

48'

Miotti

33 - 12

45'

Taofifenua

31 - 12

44'

Half Time

Becognee

26 - 12

37'

Miotti

21 - 12

32'

Vunipola

19 - 12

31'

Izuchukwu

27'

14 - 12

Miotti

14 - 7

16'

Taofifenua

12 - 7

15'

Miotti

7 - 7

Ngandebe

5 - 7

Doak

0 - 7

Timoney

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.5

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.7

Entries

Attack Profile

Montpellier

Ulster

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Defence Profile

Montpellier

Ulster

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

69%

76%

3-6 secs

19%

15%

6+ secs

12%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

57'

62'

65'

67'

75'

Montpellier

Ulster

Montpellier vs Ulster Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Montpellier face off against Ulster in Challenge Cup Final on Fri 22nd May 2026 at San Mames. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 20:00 and is broadcast on Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 21:00 SAST on SuperSport, 07:00 NZST in New Zealand, 05:00 AEST in Australia and 12:00 EST in the US.

Montpellier won the last encounter but Montpellier are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 0 place in the league table with Ulster in 1st and Ulster in 1st underlining just how tight this match could be.

Montpellier vs Ulster Squads

The official squads for Montpellier vs Ulster will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.