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
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
Thumb surgery rules England star out after call-up to England camp
Leicester Tigers are hoping England full-back Freddie Steward will be back in time for the end of the season after he injured his …
Josh Raisey
21 May 2026, 4:01
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
Best-supported Pro D2 outfit beats crowd average of four PREM clubs
France's second division, Pro D2, is celebrating another groundbreaking season with average attendances for the regular season up …
Jon Newcombe
19 May 2026, 8:01
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
Leicester centre Will Wand in contention for rare Player of the Month double
Wand, who was named Player of the Match in last Sunday's 47-33 win against Sale, would be the first player to win the award twice …
Jon Newcombe
19 May 2026, 5:15
How the PREM table would look under the French bonus point system
The winning team gets the try bonus point in the Top 14 if they score three or more tries than their opponents, while the losing t…
Jon Newcombe
18 May 2026, 5:09
Alex Sanderson outlines stylistic shift at Sale Sharks
Leicester head coach Geoff Parling paid tribute to his side after they secured a place in the PREM Rugby play-off places with an e…
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18 May 2026, 1:30
