Montpellier Hérault Rugby claim EPCR Challenge Cup title with record-breaking win over Ulster Rugby - Final and Season official statistics
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Montpellier Hérault Rugby produced a historic performance to defeat Ulster Rugby 59-26 in the EPCR Challenge Cup Final at San Mamés Stadium on Friday, recording the highest points tally ever by a team in a final in the competition’s 30-year history.
The French side crossed for nine tries and added seven conversions, setting new Final records in both categories as they completed an unbeaten campaign in emphatic fashion to lift the trophy.
The victory marks Montpellier’s third European title, following previous EPCR Challenge Cup triumphs in 2016 and 2021. The result brings them level with Harlequins (2001, 2004, 2011) and ASM Clermont Auvergne (1999, 2007, 2019) as the most successful clubs in the history of the competition.
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Final - Top performers
Points: 10, Domingo Miotti, Donovan Taofifenua, Montpellier Hérault Rugby
Carries: 10 Mike Lowry, Ulster Rugby / Alex Bécognée, Montpellier Hérault Rugby
Metres: 51 Cormac Izuchukwu, Ulster Rugby
Defendeurs beaten: 3 Gabriel N'Gandebe, Arthur Vincent, Auguste Cadot, Tom Banks, Montpellier Hérault Rugby/Robert Baloucoune, Ulster Rugby
Line-outs won: 3 Alex Becognee, Lenni Nouchi, Marco Tauleigne, Montpellier Hérault Rugby
Tackles: 16 Lenni Nouchi, Montpellier Hérault Rugby
Final - key stats
Donovan Taofifenua was the only player who scored two tries in the EPCR Challenge Cup Final.
Auguste Cadot recorded 5 dominant carries in the Final (1st) and made 6 initial breaks this season (5th in league).
Alex Becognee led the competition with 9 turnovers won this season and topped the most Final with 2 turnovers won.
Domingo Miotti assisted two tries at the weekend - more than any other player.
The only players who made two clean breaks at the weekend were Ulster players: Mike Lowry, James Hume and Cormac Izuchukwu each made two apiece.
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