“It was a very difficult day" - Richie Murphy and Nick Timoney reflect on Ulster's crushing Challenge Cup final defeat
After losing the European Challenge Cup final to Montpellier and finishing ninth in the URC Ulster will be excluded from the 2026/27 Champions Cup
- 'They had too much power' - Richie Murphy realistic on European pain in Challenge Cup final loss to Montpellier Belfast Newsletter —
- Nick Timoney feels Ulster 'going in the right direction' despite Challenge Cup final defeat Belfast Newsletter —
- Montpellier lift Challenge Cup as routed Ulster's trophy drought goes on The Straits Times —
- Montpellier prove far too 'hot' for Ulster to handle in steamy Challenge Cup final Irish Mirror —
- Bordeaux rout Leinster in Champions Cup final Associated Press —