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
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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
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
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
The 14 British and Irish players to feature in the Pro D2 play-offs
It's (finally) decision time in Pro D2! The regular season is over, and RC Vannes, US Colomiers, Provence Rugby, Valence Romans, U…
Francisco Isaac
17 May 2026, 1:00
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
Jamie Ritchie will not play for Perpignan again as club confirm his exit
Perpignan have simultaneously announced that former Scotland captain Jamie Ritchie is out for the remainder of the season, and wil…
Josh Raisey
13 May 2026, 3:55
Analysis
Why France's potential next head coach looked to South Africa for inspiration
Feted as France's next coach in waiting, Yannick Bru says an insight in the the unique mindset of South African rugby has been piv…
Gavin Mortimer
12 May 2026, 6:46
Exclusive
Stade Francais bring former PREM hooker into coaching setup
After hanging up his boots in 2013, Richmond has gained a wealth of experience in club and international rugby, either as a full-t…
Jon Newcombe
05 May 2026, 7:06
The emotional Dragons reaction as chance at silverware goes begging
Dragons head coach Filo Tiatia was frustrated that his side did not make more of their opportunities in an 18-12 defeat by Montpel…
PA
03 May 2026, 8:01
Dragons go down fighting as Laporte's Montpellier reach Challenge Cup final
The Dragons went down fighting as their dream of reaching the Challenge Cup final ended with an 18-12 defeat by Montpellier.
PA
03 May 2026, 6:52
Eight major France-based rugby players who have effectively become free agents
The 2025/26 Top 14 season is approaching its conclusion, and with it comes a period of uncertainty for a number of players whose c…
Francisco Isaac
03 May 2026, 1:29
Four ex-England players among 10 biggest Top 14 and Pro D2 departures
From cult heroes to unfinished business, the Top 14 and Pro D2 are waving goodbye to some familiar faces as a busy summer of exits…
Francisco Isaac
02 May 2026, 1:15
