#Ulster Rugby

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Leinster v ASM Clermont Auvergne - Champions Cup Pool 2
Donal Lenihan: If Leinster's squad runs deep, so do Munster's problems
With all the noise surrounding the occupancy of the No 10 shirt for the forthcoming Six Nations, Munster's Jack Crowley appears to be making the classic mistake of just trying too hard.

Mon, 16 Dec, 2024

Yoram Moefana and Maxime Lucu celebrate Guido Pett’s try 14/12/2024
Bordeaux too strong for Ulster as they come from behind to secure bonus point win
Ulster fall to fourth straight defeat and sit bottom of Pool One. 

Sat, 14 Dec, 2024

Cormac Izuchukwu acknowledges the fans after the game 8/12/2024
Ulster's Cormac Izuchukwu: We have to take our medicine and move on against Bordeaux-Begles
The 24-year-old, who won his first Ireland cap last month against Fiji, came off the bench at Stade Ernest-Wallon for what was his Champions Cup debut but could do little to limit the damage done by Toulouse.

Sat, 14 Dec, 2024

Your sport on TV this week: All Ireland SHC semi-finals, All-Ireland Ladies finals and European Rugby
Your sport on TV this week: All Ireland SHC semi-finals, All-Ireland Ladies finals and European Rugby
It is another action packed weekend of sport on TV with the All-Ireland Club SHC semi-finals, the All-Ireland Ladies Club football finals and all four Irish provinces in action in European Rugby against French opposition - all you need to know here. 

Fri, 13 Dec, 2024

Richie Murphy during the warm-up 8/12/2024
Richie Murphy: That wasn't a good enough performance for the Ulster jersey
Murphy’s men were obliterated at Stade Ernest-Wallon with Antoine Dupont pulling the strings for Toulouse on Sunday.

Mon, 09 Dec, 2024

Matthis Lebel scores a try despite Stewart Moore 8/12/2024
Reigning champions Toulouse obliterate Ulster with nine-try rout
Antoine Dupont made his presence felt, finding holes in Ulster’s struggling defence, creating scores and even bagging his own.

Sun, 08 Dec, 2024

Ireland v Australia - IRFU 150 Test Match
Andy Farrell: 'The future is bright for me because we have the right people on the bus'
"A few new caps, you want to find out a little bit about yourself, of how you’re going to punch on for the competition that is the Six Nations… I'd expect us to kick on.” 

Mon, 02 Dec, 2024

Jamison Gibson-Park: 'It's awesome for Irish rugby, we'll still see these guys duelling it out for years to come'
Jamison Gibson-Park: 'It's awesome for Irish rugby, we'll still see these guys duelling it out for years to come'
"My conversations with the three fly-halves is that I wanted Sam to play unbelievably well, so that Jack responds and play unbelievably well, and so does ‘Frawls’. And everyone keeps growing together. It’s part of the squad.” 

Mon, 02 Dec, 2024

Joe McCarthy is tackled by Jake Gordon 30/11/2024
A lot done but more to do before Joe McCarthy thinks of the Lions
Andy Farrell has challenge Irish players on returning to their provinces to keep getting better. 

Sun, 01 Dec, 2024

Caelan Doris 29/11/2024
Caelan Doris : 'The legacy of Irish rugby and how the success of teams in the past inspired us to play'
Doris revealed that Ireland’s rugby past was a regular topic of conversation within the national team camp.

Sat, 30 Nov, 2024

Ulster v Leinster - United Rugby Championship
Leinster secure late win over Ulster to maintain winning streak
Ross Byrne missed the conversion on the winning try to give Ulster a losing bonus point. 

Fri, 29 Nov, 2024

Andy Farrell says Sam Prendergast 'deserves' start against Australia
Andy Farrell says Sam Prendergast 'deserves' start against Australia
“This isn’t just throwing someone in and hoping to get the best out of it. I think he’s deserved it a little bit but also there’s obviously an eye on (the future)."

Fri, 29 Nov, 2024

Kevin Potts 28/11/2024
World Cup model 'not working' says IRFU Chief Kevin Potts
The tournament, including the cost of financing the team’s campaign and the loss of Autumn Nations Series revenues had a net negative impact to the IRFU of €12.1m.

Thu, 28 Nov, 2024

Ireland v Fiji - Autumn Nations Series
Andy Farrell faces a selection headache ahead of 150th Anniversary game against Australia
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell faces selection headaches ahead of the 150th Anniversary game against Australia - a good position to be in ahead of the special game.

Mon, 25 Nov, 2024

Three selection headaches for Andy Farrell
Three selection headaches for Andy Farrell
Fly-half, centre and hooker positions have players all battling for a starting shirt and a good headache problem for head coach Andy Farrell when it comes to selection for the final game of the Autumn Series against Australia.

Mon, 25 Nov, 2024

Cormac Izuchukwu and Gus McCarthy 22/11/2024
S Donal Lenihan: Ireland must be deadly, daring and disciplined against Fiji. Here's why 
Fiji will target Ireland’s rookie No 10 through the massive physicality of Josua Tuisova and Waisale Nayacalevu in midfield. Their presence alone played a big part in Farrell pairing Aki and Henshaw together

Sat, 23 Nov, 2024

Andy Farrell 21/11/2024
Andy Farrell: 'The performance comes from the experienced lads, the lads we expect to perform'
“I’ve no doubt the young lads are the lads that they they’re getting the first or second or an important opportunity. They’ll be carried along through the fight and the grit of the others being the best version of themselves."

Fri, 22 Nov, 2024

Leinster v Emirates Lions - United Rugby Championship
Andy Farrell: 'He's forced our arm to keep him in the squad, first and foremost'
Ireland Head Coach Andy Farell hails the quick rise of Leinster's Gus McCarthy as his performances around the squad forces Farrell's arm to keep him within the squad.

Thu, 21 Nov, 2024

Ireland to 'lean on' Johnny Sexton for more than just out-half advice
Ireland to 'lean on' Johnny Sexton for more than just out-half advice
Johnny Sexton will link up in an informal role with the Irish squad during the upcoming Autumn Internationals.

Fri, 01 Nov, 2024

Jack Carty 4/10/2024
Connacht and Ulster make six changes to their sides
Connacht are looking to bounce back from their loss to Leinster with Ulster back on the road as they face Cardiff.

Fri, 25 Oct, 2024

Emerging Ireland Rugby Squad Training
Andy Farrell set to reveal last Ireland hand before switching hats to Lions
This is Farrell’s last hands-on imprint before he takes temporary leave for the British and Irish Lions tour to Australia.

Wed, 23 Oct, 2024

Ulster v Ospreys - United Rugby Championship
Ulster ease past a weakened Ospreys side
The game as a contest was well over by half-time, Ulster leading 29-7 and already having taken their try bonus.

Fri, 18 Oct, 2024

Jacob Stockdale 15/10/2024
Jacob Stockdale: 'My big personal ambition for the year is just getting back in the green jersey'
Jacob Stockdale has put regaining an Ireland jersey at the top of his priority list after just two Test appearances since 2021.

Fri, 18 Oct, 2024

Your sport on TV this week: URC, Club Championships and FAI Women's Cup final
Your sport on TV this week: URC, Club Championships and FAI Women's Cup final
It's another action packed weekend of sport with Connacht facing Leinster in their third interpro of the new URC championship, Athlone Town take on Shelbourne in a repeat of last year's FAI Women's Cup final and club championships action - all you need to know is here. 

Fri, 18 Oct, 2024

Ulster v Connacht - United Rugby Championship
Pete Wilkins: 'Disappointment and frustration but I think those two points will be massive'
Ulster Head Coach Richie Murphy is delighted to get five points. 

Sun, 13 Oct, 2024

Santiago Cordero and Werner Kok 12/10/2024
Ulster continue home winning record with five point win over Connacht
Connacht second rower Josh Murphy received a straight red card, after already receiving a yellow, for a high tackle. 

Sat, 12 Oct, 2024

Connacht and Ulster ring the changes for interpro clash
Connacht and Ulster ring the changes for interpro clash
Connacht have made five changes to their starting XV with Ulster making seven.

Fri, 11 Oct, 2024

Sean O'Brien 5/10/2024
Gus McCarthy, Sean O'Brien and Jude Postlewaite return to provinces for upcoming interpros
The trio will be available for selection for their respective provinces interpro clashes this weekend. 

Mon, 07 Oct, 2024

Cormac Izuchukwu 1/10/2024
Prendergast and Izuchukwu can begin to realise Ireland dreams in Bloemfontein
Munster's Alex Kendellen will captain Simon Easterby’s Emerging Ireland side in Bloemfontein

Tue, 01 Oct, 2024

A view of a line-out 13/9/2024
Irish Rugby announces partnership with Fab Little Bag 
Irish Rugby is supporting the "Period Supportive" movement as they aim to raise standards. 

Tue, 01 Oct, 2024

Aoife Wafer is presented with the player of the match award 29/9/2024
Aoife Wafer: 'As a kid growing up I dreamed of beating the Black Ferns'
Player of the Match Aoife Wafer scored two tries as her dreams of beating New Zealand come through.

Mon, 30 Sep, 2024

Brittany Hogan celebrates after the game 29/9/2024
Ireland stun New Zealand with last-gasp win in WXV1 opener
Erin King grabbed her second try to level the scores in the last minute, outside-half Dannah O'Brien holding her nerve to land the decisive conversion via the upright.

Mon, 30 Sep, 2024

Marty Moore 18/2/2024
Ulster prop Marty Moore retires to 'prioritise mental wellbeing'
The 33-year-old won 10 caps for Ireland. 

Mon, 23 Sep, 2024

Dave Shanahan celebrates scoring a late try to win the game 21/9/2024
Richie Murphy: 'We're nowhere near happy with the performance but we'll take the win and move on'
Ulster's last minute win over Champions Glasgow Warriors showed character but Head Coach Richie Murphy wants to see great improvements.

Mon, 23 Sep, 2024

South Africa Captain's Run
Team-by-team guide for the new URC season
The new season of the BKT URC is upon us and we have compiled a team-by-team guide of this year's squds.

Fri, 20 Sep, 2024

Stuart McCloskey arrives 1/6/2024
Stuart McCloskey pens new two-year contract extension with Ulster
The centre has been a stalwart for Ulster with 190 appearances to date.

Tue, 17 Sep, 2024

Scott Bemand speaks to the team huddle 12/4/2024
37 centralised player contracts announced by IRFU
"As we continue to create sustainable pathways and develop competition structures, it is pleasing to see a number of young players from our Ireland underage teams step up and be rewarded with senior contracts within our High Performance Programme at the IRFU High Performance Centre."

Tue, 27 Aug, 2024

Zac Ward 25/7/2024
Zac Ward joins Ulster on a trial basis
Ward was a stand out in Ireland's games scoring four tries against Fiji, USA, New Zealand and Japan.

Mon, 19 Aug, 2024

Both teams shake hands after the game 17/8/2024
Ulster come from behind to share the spoils with Connacht
Ulster, who had a statement victory over the westerners last year, rallied during the final quarter with player-of-the-match Brittany Hogan to the fore. Daley (73 minutes) and Stacey Sloan (78), with Irwin adding both conversions for a share of the spoils.

Sat, 17 Aug, 2024

New Zealand v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2023 - Final - Stade de France
World Rugby announces qualification process for RWC 2027 in Australia
Qualification will be set to conclude by the end of 2025, a first for the Men's RWC, with all teams known for the RWC 2027 draw which will take place ahead of the Men's Six Nations in 2026.

Tue, 13 Aug, 2024

Dave Heffernan and Nathan Doak called into  to replace injured Dan Sheehan and Craig Casey
Dave Heffernan and Nathan Doak called into  to replace injured Dan Sheehan and Craig Casey
Heffernan and Doak will replace the injured Dan Sheehan and Craig Casey.

Mon, 08 Jul, 2024

Brian Gleeson 4/7/2024
Brian Gleeson to captain Ireland against Australia at World Rugby U20 Championships
Ireland Women's Head Coach Niamh Briggs makes eleven changes to her side for their second round clash against Italy

Mon, 08 Jul, 2024

Brian Gleeson 4/7/2024
Finn Treacy injury time try breaks Georgia hearts to secure win for Ireland
Irish skipper Evan O’Connell was the first to acknowledge they were fortunate to snatch the win.

Thu, 04 Jul, 2024

Your sport on TV this weekend: Munster and Leinster SHC finals, European Championships and URC quarter-finals
Your sport on TV this weekend: Munster and Leinster SHC finals, European Championships and URC quarter-finals
It is another action packed weekend of sport with the Munster and Leinster SHC finals taking place. As preparations for the Olympics ramp up watch the Irish in action at the European Championships. The URC quarter-finals take place this weekend with three Irish provinces involved. 

Fri, 07 Jun, 2024

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