About this episode
The episode previews the Challenge Cup final between Ulster and Montpellier, featuring insights from rugby expert James Harrington.
Ulster are one game away from silverware. Ahead of a huge Challenge Cup final in Bilbao, we’re joined by French rugby expert James Harrington to break down exactly what Ulster are up against when they face Montpellier. We react to Ulster’s injury concerns heading into the final, the challenge Richie Murphy’s side faces against one of France’s form teams, and whether this young Ulster squad can rise to the occasion on the biggest stage. We also get the full Montpellier cheat sheet, from their huge, physical pack and brutal set-piece to the danger men Ulster fans need to know about, including Ali Price, Tom Banks and a side that has quietly become one of the most effective teams in France. Plus, James gives his verdict on where Montpellier are vulnerable, what Ulster need to do to win in Bilbao, and his prediction for the final.
People in this episode
Guest: James Harrington
Topics covered
- rugby
- Challenge Cup
- Ulster
- Montpellier
- sports analysis
- injury concerns
- match preview
Keywords
- Ulster
- Montpellier
- Challenge Cup final
- rugby analysis
- James Harrington
- injury concerns
- match preview
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Ulster, Montpellier
Places: Bilbao
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