Stats & Facts: Lyon v RC Toulon - Challenge Cup Final
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of Friday evening's EPCR Challenge Cup final between Lyon and RC Toulon, here are some stats and facts ahead of the final. MATCH DETAILS LYON v RC TOULON - Friday,...
Tough assignment for Lyon in first European final
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLyon will need to overcome RC Toulon for the first time in the EPCR Challenge Cup if they are to triumph in Friday’s final at Stade Vélodrome. Lyon, who have reached a European...
Fourth shot at Challenge Cup glory for Toulon
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith RC Toulon set to take on Lyon in the EPCR Challenge Cup final in Marseille on May 27, here's a look back at their previous three appearances in the competition’s showpiece game. 2010:...
Class of 2022: Retiring Players XV
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2021/22 season is drawing to a close which means several players will be bringing their careers to an end. We take a look at these players in the form of XV. 1. Rhys...
This week's rumours, signings and re-signings
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe round up the week's latest rumours, signings, and re-signings. PREMIERSHIP RUGBY Bath Bath Rugby have confirmed the departure of a club legend with Semesa...
Road to Marseille: RC Toulon
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs three-time runners-up RC Toulon bid to make it fourth-time lucky in the EPCR Challenge Cup final, we look back at how they set up their showdown with Lyon at Stade Vélodrome in Marseille on...
Preview: Wasps bid to halt Lyon’s winning run
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWasps will need to halt Lyon’s six-match winning streak in the EPCR Challenge Cup this season in the clubs’ first ever meeting in Europe if they are to progress to their second final in the...
Blackett: Our biggest game for two seasons
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWasps head coach Lee Blackett has labelled Saturday’s EPCR Challenge Cup semi-final at Lyon as probably the Gallagher Premiership club’s “biggest game for a couple of seasons”. Not...
A history of penalty shootouts in rugby
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaturday's Champions Cup quarter-final between Munster and Toulouse produced a rare occurrence in rugby as the game had to be decided on a shootout. While knock out games in football...
French clubs battling on two fronts as Top 14 race heats up
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySix French clubs are in action across the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup quarter-finals this weekend but none have secured a playoff spot in the Top 14. In the most competitive season since...
