Rumble at the Stade Marcel-Deflandre as Montpellier challenge La Rochelle
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s an all-French affair at Stade Marcel-Deflandre as Ronan O’Gara’s La Rochelle host Montpellier. Last round, La Rochelle had the better of Bordeaux on the former’s...
Knee injury ends Paul Willemse's season
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMontpellier's Paul Willemse, who was hit in the knee on Saturday during the defeat against LOU, will not play again this season. According to information from RMC Sport, the 29-year-old will...
Reinach ruled out this season due to a shoulder injury
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringboks World Cup winner Cobus Reinach will not play again this season due to a shoulder injury suffered in the Champions Cup vs Harlequins. Montpellier confirmed the 32-year-old will...
MUST-SEE: Harlequins score one of the tries of the season, again!
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was heartbreak for Harlequins as Montpellier knocked the defending champions out of the Champions Cup on Saturday. Montpellier secured a 59-60 aggregate victory after losing 33-20 to Quins...
'You can’t put the blame down to him.' - Harlequins not blaming Marcus Smith for Champions Cup exit
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins coach Tabai Matson says they will not be blaming England star Marcus Smith for their agonising Champions Cup exit against Montpellier. Smith wasn't able to convert Louis Lynagh’s...
Harlequins win but miss out on the Quarter Finals by 1 point
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins needed to turn on the style and skill if they were to march on into the Champions Cup quarter finals as they had to make up a deficit against Montpellier who had made 14 changes to their side...
Watch: The Highlights from a cracking second leg between Harlequins and Montpellier
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What happens if the aggregate scores are level in the second leg of the round of 16?
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of this weekend’s decisive matches in the Heineken Champions Cup Round of 16 2nd leg and in the EPCR Challenge Cup Round of 16, here is a reminder of the extra time protocol. If...
Harlequins make one change, Montpellier throw an selection surprise
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins and Montpellier have named their matchday squads for the second leg of the Round of 16 Champions Cup clash. Quins have made just one change to the matchday 23 from last weekend...
Stats & Facts: Champions Round of 16, second leg
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA look at the stats and facts ahead of the weekend's round of 16 second leg fixtures. LEINSTER v CONNACHT Leinster Rugby won 26-21 in their Round of 16 – 1st Leg clash...