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Ulster v Montpellier: Time, TV & All You Need to Know About Challenge Cup Final
Ulster seek their first Challenge Cup title and a Champions Cup return, while Montpellier aim for a third trophy after winning in 2016 and 2021.
- On Friday, Ulster Rugby faces Montpellier Hérault Rugby in the Challenge Cup final at the San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao, marking Ulster's first appearance in the tournament's decider.
- Two-Time tournament winners Montpellier seek to extend their European history against an Ulster side in their first final, as the Belfast province has gone 20 years without a trophy.
- Ulster head coach Richie Murphy and Montpellier head coach Joan Caudullo finalized their starting squads, with hooker Ricky Riccitelli boasting a 100% lineout success rate in the competition.
- Winning this final is Ulster's sole pathway back to the Champions Cup after finishing ninth in the URC, while Montpellier currently ranks second in the Top 14.
- Sunny conditions are forecast for the 8pm kick-off in Bilbao, with temperatures reaching around 29C, positioning the stadium for a fast-paced European final.
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On the edge of the gulf two years ago, the MHR, back in the foreground thanks to a very physical game, faces the Irish province of Ulster this Friday evening in the final of the Challenge Cup, the small European Cup.
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On the edge of the abyss two seasons ago, Montpellier has rebuilt its identity. The club has the opportunity this Friday evening to register a new line on its list by beating the Ulster in the final of the Challenge Cup, before aiming for the Top 14 and Toulouse.
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Leaning Left3Leaning Right2Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution43% Left
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- 43% of the sources lean Left
43% Left
L 43%
C 29%
R 28%
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