Exeter Chiefs secured a playoff spot by defeating Saracens 25-12, ending Mark McCall’s 15-year tenure. The win, fueled by Henry Slade’s try and conversion and key plays during a Saracens yellow card, sets up a semi-final against Bath.
Ulster Wildlife embarks on a 100-year restoration project to revive Northern Ireland's rare temperate rainforests, with 30,000 native trees planted in Lenamore Wood, supported by Aviva's £38 million funding across the UK.
Montpellier defeated Ulster in the Challenge Cup final in Bilbao, scoring nine tries to secure their third title. Despite an early try from Nick Timoney, Ulster couldn't match Montpellier's power and efficiency in hot conditions.
Montpellier defeated Ulster 59-26 in the Challenge Cup final in Bilbao, denying Ulster a trophy and Champions Cup qualification. The French side dominated the match in sweltering heat, securing their third Challenge Cup title.
Montpellier defeated Ulster 36-17 in Bilbao to win the Challenge Cup, with Billy Vunipola leading a dominant forward effort in sweltering conditions. Ulster's hopes of a first trophy in 20 years were dashed by Montpellier's superior squad depth and attacking potency.
Montpellier a remporté sa troisième couronne européenne en Challenge Cup en battant l'Ulster 59-26 lors de la finale à Bilbao. L'équipe française, portée par son pack et ses arrières, a dominé la rencontre, inscrivant un record de points en finale.
Le club français de rugby Montpellier (MHR) affronte l'équipe irlandaise de l'Ulster à Bilbao, en Espagne, ce vendredi soir pour la finale de la Challenge Cup. Le MHR vise une troisième victoire dans cette compétition.
Ulster faces Montpellier in the Challenge Cup final in Bilbao, Spain. Victory would end a 20-year silverware drought and secure qualification for next season's Champions Cup.
Ulster rugby team has completed a remarkable turnaround, finishing third from bottom in the United Rugby Championship last year to reaching the Challenge Cup final after beating Exeter Chiefs. Richie Murphy's side will face Montpellier in Bilbao on 22 May, with the opportunity to end a 20-year trophy drought. Flanker Nick Timoney acknowledged that not many expected them to reach a final, emphasizing the hard work and player buy-in that drove the transformation.
Vainqueur des Gallois de Newport ce dimanche en demi-finale, le MHR visera le titre face aux Irlandais de l’Ulster, le 22 mai à Bilbao.
Ulster beat Exeter Chiefs 29-12 in Belfast to reach the Challenge Cup final, moving within one game of their first trophy since 2006. Tries from Jack Murphy, David McCann and Tom Stewart secured victory despite Jacob Stockdale's sin-binning. Ulster will face either Montpellier or Dragons in Bilbao on 22 May.
Ulster-born Exeter Chiefs legend Gareth Steenson runs the rule over Saturday's European Challenge Cup semi-final between the sides at Affidea Stadium.
Munster secured a commanding 41-14 victory over Ulster at Thomond Park, scoring seven tries in the process. Flanker John Hodnett crossed for four tries while substitute Alex Kendellen grabbed a hat-trick as the hosts claimed a bonus-point win. The result sees Munster move above Ulster in the United Rugby Championship table with two rounds remaining, enhancing their hopes of making the top-eight knockout phase.
