Robert Baloucoune returns for Ulster in Challenge Cup final
Ulster winger Robert Baloucoune has returned from injury for their Challenge Cup final against Montpellier on Friday night in Bilbao.
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Montpellier lift Challenge Cup as routed Ulster's trophy drought goes on
BILBAO, Spain, May 22 : Montpellier ended Ulster's hopes of their first trophy in two decades with a commanding 59-26 European Challenge Cup final win on Friday that saw them claim the title for the third time.
Borthwick bats off Janse van Rensburg selection criticism
BAGSHOT, England, May 19 : England coach Steve Borthwick has predictably swatted away criticism of the selection of Benhard Janse van Rensburg in his latest England squad as the South African Bristol centre becomes eligible through residency.
Kildunne named personality of the year to cap dream season
LONDON, May 18 : England fullback Ellie Kildunne capped a superb season by being voted the British Rugby Union Writers' Club personality of the year on Monday, a day after scoring two tries in the country's 43-28 Six Nations Grand Slam-winning victory over France.
Scotland and Lions rugby great Scott Hastings dies at 61
Scotland rugby great Scott Hastings has died at the age of 61.
Leinster score 11 tries in Ospreys rout to secure second place in the URC
Leinster scored 11 tries, with a hat-trick from Joe McCarthy, as they demolished the Ospreys 68-14 at the Aviva Stadium to secure second place in the United Rugby Championship.
Aviva Stadium to provide free period products in bathrooms and changing rooms
Aviva Ireland has partnered with period care company Riley to provide free period products in female and accessible bathrooms, as well as player and referee changing rooms at the Aviva Stadium.
From empty stands to record crowd as Ireland women return to Aviva
May 15 : When Ireland's women last played at the home of Irish rugby, they walked out to a stadium emptying after Brian O'Driscoll's farewell, but this weekend they return as the headline act rather than an afterthought, and in front of a record crowd.