Quotes, Reaction, Stats, and Highlights from Lyon's historic Challenge Cup triumph
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLyon secured a maiden European trophy beating RC Toulon 30-12 in the EPCR Challenge Cup final on Friday. A Challenge Cup record of 51,431 fans packed into...
Challenge Cup decider: Toulon and Lyon ready to lock horns
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Challenge Cup is set to culminate in an all-French affair as Lyon host Toulon at Stade Velodrome on Friday evening. It will be Lyon’s first involvement in a European final in the...
Challenge Cup Final Teams: Cheslin Kolbe returns
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLyon and RC Toulon have named their teams ahead of Friday evening's EPCR Challenge Cup final in Marseille. Jordan Taufua will captain Lyon who have named an entirely...
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...
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...
Ollivon demands Toulon focus
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRC Toulon captain Charles Ollivon urged his side to keep focused as they target EPCR Challenge Cup glory. Toulon will play fellow TOP 14 side Lyon in the final after defeating Saracens 25-16...
Antoine Dupont named 2022 Six Nations Player of the Championship
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAntoine Dupont has been crowned the 2022 Guinness Six Nations Player of the Championship after leading France to the Grand Slam. The scrum-half became the first Frenchman...
On this day in 2021: 'Six Nations 2021: Ireland hurting physically and mentally after France loss - Farrell'
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWounded Ireland suffered their first home defeat to France for a decade on the back of their loss to Wales in Cardiff. Andy Farrell said Ireland are "hurting" physically and mentally after they...
France Team Named To Face Italy
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAntoine Dupont will lead France in their opening Six Nations match against Italy on Sunday at the Stade de France. The 2021 World Rugby Player of the Year returned from injury and COVID in the...
