Ex-England bruiser shines as Montpellier fry Ulster in Challenge Cup final
Former England number eight Billy Vunipola inspired Montpellier to a 59-26 victory in the Challenge Cup final at San Mames Stadium…
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22 May 2026, 14:08
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Ulster player ratings vs Montpellier | 2026 EPCR Challenge Cup Final
Ulster produced a full-blooded 80-minute effort against Montpellier in the 2026 EPCR Challenge Cup final, with several standout di…
Ian Cameron
22 May 2026, 13:45
'Fundamental shift in the game': World Rugby outline new six-year strategy
World Rugby has unveiled a new six-year strategy running through to 2031, built around a vision of “powering rugby, uniting the …
Ian Cameron
22 May 2026, 0:55
Ulster pip Montpellier in our combined Challenge Cup final XV
Ahead of the EPCR Challenge Cup final in Bilbao, we’ve put together a combined Ulster–Montpellier XV that leans heavily on for…
Ian Cameron
21 May 2026, 9:50
European rugby fans left sweating as temperatures soar in Bilbao
Reporting from Bilbao: Ulster and Montpellier are braced for extreme conditions in Bilbao as the EPCR Challenge Cup final arrives …
Ian Cameron
21 May 2026, 6:54
Interview
Ulster’s Jude Postlethwaite: ‘They are high pressure games, but I am confident'
The 24-year-old centre will notch up another marker in his rapid development in Friday's European Challenge Cup final.
Pat McCarry
21 May 2026, 5:45
England star and two Lions named in Montpellier squad for final
Former England No.8 Billy Vunipola will captain Montpellier in their Challenge Cup final date with destiny when they face Ulster i…
Neil Fissler
21 May 2026, 5:08
Ulster welcome back Six Nations sensation for final but Bok misses out
Ireland wing Rob Baloucoune is set to start for Ulster on Friday in the Challenge Cup final against Montpellier after overcoming a…
Josh Raisey
21 May 2026, 4:17
Interview
'I didn't enjoy the game': Ferris' advice to this Ulster generation
Ulster will be hunting for their first trophy in 20 years tomorrow night in Bilbao, since they were crowned Celtic League champion…
Neil Fissler
21 May 2026, 3:24
Ex-All Black Clarke Dermody seals job in Ireland
Former All Blacks loosehead Clarke Dermody will join Ulster as forwards coach ahead of next season.
Josh Raisey
20 May 2026, 3:39
Interview
Billy Vunipola still battling to win over sceptical Montpellier team-mates
Billy Vunipola might have won 73 England caps, but he admits that he had to prove to a sceptical Montpellier dressing room that he…
Neil Fissler
19 May 2026, 11:30
URC fixtures 2026/27: Leinster get tricky start but Stormers will be pleased
Leinster will have little time to ease themselves into the 2026/27 United Rugby Championship season after the fixture list handed …
Josh Raisey
19 May 2026, 5:27
Rugby World Cup 2027 ticket application window now open
Fans can apply for tickets to the tournament in Australia during a two-week window from now until 18:00 AEST (09:00 GMT) Tuesday, …
Jon Newcombe
18 May 2026, 23:01
URC: Stormers fall to Cardiff, Glasgow claim top spot with Ulster win
Cardiff finished their United Rugby Championship campaign on a high with a 22-16 comeback victory over Stormers at Cardiff Arms Pa…
PA
15 May 2026, 14:58
Former World 7s Player of the Year and Wallaby among Ulster leavers
South African former World 7s Player of the Year Werner Kok and Wallaby prop Angus Bell headline the list of 11 senior players lea…
Jon Newcombe
15 May 2026, 7:42
Ulster's Iain Henderson banned for incident that could end Bok's career
Ulster’s hopes of lifting the EPCR Challenge Cup have been dealt a major setback after Iain Henderson was handed a three-game su…
Ian Cameron
15 May 2026, 1:54
