Ulster's Thumping Defeat: A Cautionary Tale for Rugby's Silverware Hungry The recent Challenge Cup final between Ulster and Montpellier was an unmitigated disaster for the Irish province, who were thoroughly outplayed by their French opponents.
The 59 26 scoreline is a harsh reminder that in professional rugby, even dedicated teams can suffer crushing defeats. Ulster had not won a trophy since 2006, making this game all the more significant for them.
A win would have been a welcome boost to their fans and a long overdue addition to their trophy cabinet.