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Ulster

Last year
2025
PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Connacht and Munster impress under new coaches, while Leinster require immediate bounce-back
opener
Ulster signing Augustus to make debut off bench against Dragons
25 Sep 2025
3.1k
15
suftum
The Ulster depth chart: Augustus, Bell boost, and new leaders
The northern province are hoping young players can continue to make progress.
Murray Kinsella
23 Sep 2025
3.7k
13
Ulster
Ulster rugby general manager Cunningham departs role with province
8 Sep 2025
4.3k
19
Irish Abroad
'I'm an Irish-Australian, more than an Australian who's Irish'
Ex-Leinster and Ulster prop Ruaidhrí Murphy has had an intriguing journey in rugby.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Australia
15 Jul 2025
5.1k
4
FactCheck
Irish anti-immigrant groups finding 'common ground' with NI loyalists and UK neo-Nazi networks
9 Jul 2025
19.5k
coup
Wrecking ball Angus Bell a major ball-carrying boost for Ulster
The 24-year-old Wallabies prop has come through serious injury concerns in recent times.
21 May 2025
2.2k
7
Morgan spliced
Ulster Rugby confirm that fly-half Aidan Morgan has left 'by mutual consent'
21 May 2025
7.2k
30
Powerhouse
Wallabies loosehead prop Angus Bell set to sign for Ulster
21 May 2025
5.5k
39
low point
Ulster finish poor season with another disappointing loss
16 May 2025
4.9k
21
SUAF
'It's half time' - Munster's URC fate is in their own hands
12 May 2025
5.5k
20
suftum
'That's the way we're going. We're backing the youth'
12 May 2025
4.0k
8
Clones Clash
Does Donegal caution still trump risk as Armagh await in Ulster final test?
This evening’s provincial decider places Donegal in the spotlight.
Micheál Clifford
10 May 2025
1.3k
0
Farewell
'It was about Peter, it was about Conor, it was about Stevie'
9 May 2025
8.3k
25
ligind
A beautiful moment for O'Mahony as Munster muscle past Ulster
The retiring Munster legend landed the killer blow at Thomond Park after a thrilling first half.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Thomond Park
9 May 2025
6.5k
33
URC
A derby in Limerick, Connacht's faint hopes, Leinster's trophy hunt
6 May 2025
2.7k
11
Dates For Diary
Here's this week's GAA inter-county schedule and TV coverage
30 Apr 2025
7.8k
2
bright sparks
AIL and U19s impress on otherwise dispiriting weekend for Irish rugby
Three of the Irish provinces are in the bottom half of the URC.
28 Apr 2025
2.2k
8
Crushing
Ulster pipped by Sharks at the death in blow to URC play-off hopes
26 Apr 2025
4.0k
35
Round 16
Carty's Connacht, new face for Leinster, Stockdale's Ulster switch
26 Apr 2025
5.2k
7
suftum
McCloskey and Kok back for Ulster against star-studded Sharks
25 Apr 2025
2.7k
6
Connacht U20 champions Roscommon book final date with Mayo as Tyrone and Donegal advance
23 Apr 2025
2.4k
1
Attack
Leinster have notched 155 points, 50 breaks, and 61 offloads in three games
There has been good planning and excellent skill level involved in the recent big wins.
Murray Kinsella
23 Apr 2025
3.3k
10
March on
Monaghan mount huge late charge but Donegal survive to reach Ulster semi-final
20 Apr 2025
3.2k
6
dominance
Sheehan runs in hat-trick as Leinster's bench power too much for Ulster
19 Apr 2025
8.3k
106
Injury Update
Izuchukwu returns for Ulster but Hume ruled out of Leinster clash
15 Apr 2025
3.2k
15
Comment
6 talking points after the weekend's Leinster and Ulster senior football action
Tyrone, Dublin, and Armagh were some of the big names in action.
14 Apr 2025
2.1k
1
Round Robin
Limerick fight back to draw with Waterford in Munster, setback for Galway in Connacht
9 Apr 2025
3.4k
7
Potential
'He's a big boy' - 22-year-old McNabney impresses for Ulster
7 Apr 2025
8.3k
15
On Tour
Gaillimh's song, Zebo chants, the Red Army, and beautiful Bordeaux
This weekend in France was what rugby is all about.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Bordeaux
7 Apr 2025
7.2k
8
suftum
'Extremely proud of the lads, they stuck at it and stayed in the fight'
6 Apr 2025
3.7k
3
Ulster
Bordeaux beat Ulster to set up Champions Cup quarter-final with Munster
The 42
6 Apr 2025
12.1k
19
Jouez
Bordeaux to host Munster in quarter-final after Ulster go down swinging
Richie Murphy’s men showed character and class in the sun at Stade Chaban Delmas.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Stade Chaban Delmas
6 Apr 2025
10.8k
26
Underdogs
Ulster face daunting task against Carbery and co. in Bordeaux
6 Apr 2025
2.5k
14
around the grounds
Dublin bounce back from Meath loss, Sligo strike late to defeat Galway
2 Apr 2025
3.1k
0
Team news
Baloucoune to make first appearance of the season as McCloskey set for 200th Ulster cap
27 Mar 2025
3.0k
12
Preview
Leinster's visit to Bulls the headliner on a busy day in the URC
22 Mar 2025
1.8k
1
six to go
How tough a run do the provinces have in race for URC play-offs?
Leinster are in control, but Munster, Connacht, and Ulster have work to do.
19 Mar 2025
4.1k
2
CONFIRMED
Ulster scrum-half John Cooney signs for French club Brive
17 Mar 2025
10.1k
14
Appointments
Italian ref Piardi to take charge of Munster's visit to La Rochelle
17 Mar 2025
4.2k
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