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How have Ulster progressed despite Bilbao heartbreak?
How have Ulster progressed despite Bilbao heartbreak?

Ulster head coach Richie Murphy accepts his side were second best to Montpellier in the Challenge Cup final, but how have they progressed this season?

Ruthless Montpellier end Ulster's Challenge Cup dream
Ruthless Montpellier end Ulster's Challenge Cup dream

Ruthless Montpellier ended Ulster's hopes of winning a first trophy in 20 years with a 59-26 victory in the Challenge Cup final in Bilbao.

Leinster bury memories good and bad before final
Leinster bury memories good and bad before final

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen says his side will face a "serious challenge" in Saturday's Champions Cup final with holders Bordeaux.

From bankruptcy to 'people's team' - Bordeaux's rise
From bankruptcy to 'people's team' - Bordeaux's rise

Bordeaux Begles’ remarkable rise sees them chasing back-to-back Investec Champions Cups on Saturday after gaining promotion to France's top flight in 2011.

Jones and Wafer make Six Nations player shortlist
Jones and Wafer make Six Nations player shortlist

England captain Meg Jones and Ireland's talismanic back row Aoife Wafer are on the shortlist for the player of this year's Women's Six Nations.

Leinster's complicated history with Champions Cup
Leinster's complicated history with Champions Cup

Ahead of the Investec Champions Cup final, Leinster's Garry Ringrose and Robin McBryde talk evolution, past heartbreak and Bordeaux.

Ex-Wales prop held heart in his hands after life-saving surgery
Ex-Wales prop held heart in his hands after life-saving surgery

Former Wales international Rhys Thomas recently had a heart transplant in his hometown of Cape Town.

Stratford leaves Gloucester-Hartpury and Heard joins Sale
Stratford leaves Gloucester-Hartpury and Heard joins Sale

England captain Zoe Stratford will leave three-time reigning PWR champions Gloucester-Hartpury at the end of the season while team-mate Tatyana Heard joins Sale.

Newcastle release 26 players in summer clear-out
Newcastle release 26 players in summer clear-out

With 23 players arriving for 2026-27, Newcastle Red Bulls announce the departures of 26 players from their first-team squad.

Freeman nominated for Prem and England men's awards
Freeman nominated for Prem and England men's awards

Northampton Saints wing Tommy Freeman is nominated for both the Prem and England men's player of the season awards.

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