Montpellier Lift Challenge Cup as Routed Ulster's Trophy Drought Goes ...
Montpellier scored nine tries and overwhelmed Ulster’s maul and scrum to claim its third Challenge Cup title.
- Montpellier Herault Rugby claimed the EPCR Challenge Cup title, defeating Ulster Rugby 59-26 at San Mames Stadium in Bilbao, Spain, securing their third tournament win following previous triumphs in 2016 and 2021.
- Montpellier, managed by Joan Caudillo, dominated the match with a powerful scrum and maul, outplaying their opponents throughout the evening as the Top 14 side overwhelmed Ulster's defense.
- Despite tries from Robert Baloucoune, Cormac Izuchukwu, Nick Timoney, and Michael Lowry, the Irish province could not match Montpellier's intensity, with the French side scoring nine tries total.
- Ulster manager Richie Murphy's squad struggled to contain pressure, trailing 26-12 at half-time as the 53,000-capacity stadium witnessed Montpellier's latest triumph on the hot Spanish evening.
- This final appearance marked the end of Ulster's season, extending their trophy drought since 1999, while Montpellier remains in contention for the Top 14 play-offs with two games remaining.
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In a final that had no equivalences, Montpellier, from France, won the Challenge Cup champion, the second European trophy, with a crushing 59-26 to Ulster, from Northern Ireland. Domingo Miotti and Justo Piccardo celebrated in Bilbao, the Spanish city that this Saturday will host the final of the Champions Cup, the main one of the continent, between Bordeaux Bègles and Leinster, from 10.45 Buenos Aires.The two Argentines celebrated in the San Ma…
Montpellier Hérault Rugby largely dominated the Irish Ulster province (59-26), in the final of the Challenge Cup, this Friday 22 May, in Bilbao. This is the third title of the French club in this "small" Cup of Europe. - Rugby: Montpellier ranks the Ulster and offers the Challenge Cup for the third time (Sports).
Montpellier lift Challenge Cup as routed Ulster's trophy drought goes on
BILBAO, Spain, May 22 - Montpellier ended Ulster's hopes of their first trophy in two decades with a commanding 59-26 European Challenge Cup final win on Friday that saw them claim the title for the third time. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Montpellier crashed Ulster (59-26) this Friday in Bilbao to win its third Challenge Cup. The Montpellierans broke the final points record and now aim for the Brennus shield.
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