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Ulster

January
January 2026
Stormont
Jon Burrows elected as new Ulster Unionist Party leader
31 Jan
12.2k
61
Ulster
'To have 15 guys in and around the Ireland squads is huge for us'
27 Jan
5.8k
19
Fixture List
Leinster to face Edinburgh as Champions Cup last-16 ties confirmed
The 42
18 Jan
9.8k
4
Fixture List
Leinster to face Edinburgh as Champions Cup last-16 ties confirmed
Munster travel to Exeter in the Challenge Cup as Ulster and Connacht play at home to URC opposition.
18 Jan
13.1k
71
suftum
'Express yourself': How Sexton and Best were key in Doak extending Ulster stay
14 Jan
2.4k
2
weekend in amsterdam
Ulster awarded 28-0 win as postponed Cheetahs game is officially cancelled
The game was due to be played in Amsterdam but was postponed twice owing to snowfall and freezing temperatures.
11 Jan
7.7k
32
Feet up
Ulster EPCR game against Cheetahs called off in The Netherlands
11 Jan
4.9k
22
Early Season
Offaly and Westmeath book O'Byrne Cup semi-final spots alongside Dublin and Kildare
7 Jan
2.6k
0
dark arts
'Swinging around' - The ruck tactic that was clamped down on last weekend
There was a handful of penalties against the Irish provinces in this area last weekend.
Murray Kinsella
6 Jan
6.5k
9
suftum
Entertaining Ulster head for Amsterdam on crest of wave
Richie Murphy’s men are staying true to their attacking philosophy this season.
Murray Kinsella
6 Jan
4.8k
8
form
'We're not playing rugby anywhere near what we think we're capable of'
5 Jan
4.5k
21
Impact
'They're both incredible ball carriers' - Ward brothers shine for Ulster
3 Jan
3.7k
11
Ulster
'Myself and the coaches will look at ourselves before we look at the players'
2 Jan
7.0k
16
whitewash
Ulster down Munster with second-half blitz to surge to second in URC
Richie Murphy’s men scored three second-half tries to earn victory in the snow in Belfast.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Affidea Stadium
2 Jan
6.2k
38
Derby
Ulster eye New Year opportunity against much-changed Munster
2 Jan
2.4k
12
Ulster
'There are a lot of boys that really deserve national call-ups' - Ulster's Werner Kok
1 Jan
4.0k
5
Contract Extension
Nathan Doak signs new Ulster contract until 2028
1 Jan
2.2k
6
Last year
2025
For Whom the Bell Tolls
'What better change to come to Belfast' - Angus Bell embracing the Ulster challenge
31 Dec 2025
2.6k
3
PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Interpro review, Leo Cullen's post-match score-settling, and Frawley/Carbery/Devine chat
Back in action
Ulster's Jude Postlethwaite and Stuart McCloskey to return for Leinster clash
16 Dec 2025
3.2k
8
PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Leinster claw it back, and potential new areas of focus for officials in 2026 Six Nations
Challenge Cup
'You just want the games to come thick and fast' - Ulster's Tom Stewart
11 Dec 2025
1.5k
8
PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Leinster's defence, Munster's self-sabotage, and Connacht's long journey
PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly
European Preview
Dates For Diary
Leinster and Munster finals live on TV in this weekend's GAA club action
1 Dec 2025
7.0k
1
Reaction
'That's the type of team we want to try and be' - Murphy hails Ulster and Postlethwaite
29 Nov 2025
2.9k
8
Match Report
Ulster score 35 unanswered points in second-half surge to down Benetton
28 Nov 2025
5.0k
21
provincial pride
Armagh-Tyrone opener the standout game as GAA 2026 football draws are made
The Ulster rivals will meet at the preliminary round stage.
27 Nov 2025
2.2k
0
Back To Business
Munster riding high as Irish provinces head into bumper block
There are some interesting new faces for Leinster, Connacht, and Ulster fans to welcome.
Murray Kinsella
27 Nov 2025
3.7k
8
Ulster
Augustus and Izuchukwu in contention for Ulster comebacks, while Ireland internationals return
25 Nov 2025
2.1k
5
Dates For Diary
Ulster, Connacht and Munster finals live on TV in this weekend's GAA club action
24 Nov 2025
6.2k
4
Tune in
Leinster hurling and Ulster football games live on TV in this weekend's GAA club action
18 Nov 2025
5.3k
0
Dates For Diary
Leinster hurling and Ulster football games live on TV in this weekend's GAA club action
5 Nov 2025
5.1k
1
Legend
Rory Best named new Ulster General Manager
29 Oct 2025
3.9k
12
travels
'It would be a brilliant return for us' - Faloon believes Ulster can snatch win over Lions
23 Oct 2025
1.5k
5
Strong start
Ulster coach Richie Murphy: 'We want to be a little bit unpredictable in our game'
12 Oct 2025
3.0k
8
Tom O'Toole
'This year, I just want to enjoy my rugby and channel my energy in the right way'
11 Oct 2025
2.8k
1
Team news
First starts for Ulster's summer signings as Baloucoune back for Bulls
10 Oct 2025
2.9k
11
Ulster
'It feels different' - Rob Herring on new approach at Ulster yielding more tries
3 Oct 2025
1.3k
2
Punishment
Armagh and Donegal both fined €7,500 for Ulster final brawl
29 Sep 2025
990
0
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