Players to Watch in the Challenge Cup Final

It's Final Week. Ulster take on Top 14 side Montpellier Hérault Rugby for European Glory this Friday night at San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao.

Here are some players to watch this Friday night. 

Adam Beard:

Adam Beard is a towering second-row forward who joined Montpellier Hérault Rugby last summer, after more than a decade with the Ospreys in Wales. Standing at 2.03m and weighing around 120kg, the 65 times capped Welsh international has built a reputation as one of Europe’s most reliable lineout operators and defensive locks.

Billy Vunipola:

Billy Vunipola is a powerful number eight whose blend of size, handling skill and ball-carrying has made him one of the most influential forwards of his generation.

A former England international capped 75 times and a British & Irish Lion, Vunipola had a glittering eleven year career with Saracens, where he played a central role in multiple Premiership and European Champions Cup triumphs.

The 33-year-old joined Montpellier in 2024 and has brought his experience and leadership to the team, taking up the captaincy showing his influence in the French side.

Ali Price:

Ali Price is an experienced Scottish international scrum-half known for his sharp game management and attacking instinct around the breakdown. Capped 68 times for the Scottish national team, Price made his name with Glasgow Warriors from 2014-2023, before he joined Edinburgh Rugby. He has been one of the stand out scrum-halves in the URC and joined the French Top 14 side last summer.