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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Montpellier player ratings vs Ulster | 2026 Challenge Cup Final
Montpellier player ratings: Bernard Laporte's men went into this Challenge Cup final as favourites, but as is often the case...
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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…
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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…
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European rugby fans left sweating as temperatures soar in Bilbao
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England star and two Lions named in Montpellier squad for final
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Ulster welcome back Six Nations sensation for final but Bok misses out
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Billy Vunipola still battling to win over sceptical Montpellier team-mates
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David Kirk: There is a 'project' underway to review Super Rugby
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Brumbies reward prop after unlikely rise from train-and-trial cover
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