Munster suffer Jack Crowley blow ahead of trip to South Africa
The Ireland international will miss Saturday’s URC quarter-final against Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria due to an ongoing leg injury.
Jon Newcombe
25 May 2026, 8:06
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Billy Vunipola: 'If I say that, I’ll get too comfortable. I’ll stay humble'
Billy Vunipola led Montpellier to Challenge Cup glory in a 59-26 victory over Ulster at Bilbao’s San Mames Stadium but insisted …
PA
23 May 2026, 2:36
Richie Murphy makes telling post-match admission as Ulster burn up in Bilbao
Richie Murphy admitted Ulster were given a harsh lesson in what it takes to win at the top level after their brutal Challenge Cup …
Ian Cameron
23 May 2026, 1:12
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…
PA
22 May 2026, 14:08
Opinion
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
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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
URC issue statement after player accused of vile on-field act
The URC has issued a statement confirming that no citing will follow the spitting allegation made during Munster’s 24-17 win ove…
Ian Cameron
18 May 2026, 7:25
The Craig Casey message to fans amid 'turbulent' Munster season
Munster skipper Craig Casey said the love for the club shone through in the victory over the Lions which secured a BKT URC Play-of…
Simon Thomas
18 May 2026, 2:40
