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2025
easy
Murphy praises Ulster's second-half improvement after rout of Racing
6 Dec 2025
2.9k
24
Off the Mark
Nine-try Ulster start Challenge Cup campaign with dominant win
5 Dec 2025
6.0k
37
Challenge Cup
'I've always tried to be a driver' - Murphy out to lead by example at Ulster
5 Dec 2025
2.0k
2
suftum
'I feel like the next couple of years might see me at my peak'
3 Dec 2025
6.9k
1
Challenge Cup
Wallabies prop Bell 'champing at the bit' ahead of Ulster debut in Challenge Cup
2 Dec 2025
1.3k
2
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
4.9k
21
URC
'I got involved more than I ever have' - Nick Timoney gets back to basics
28 Nov 2025
2.6k
1
Ulster
'We've got to make sure that when we recruit, we recruit smart'
27 Nov 2025
2.5k
2
travels
'It would be a brilliant return for us' - Faloon believes Ulster can snatch win over Lions
23 Oct 2025
1.5k
5
Keep It Going
'The humidity is the real killer' - Ulster aim to continue winning run in Durban
18 Oct 2025
1.1k
4
standards
'Sometimes I'm a little bit too demanding, but the players have been brilliant'
15 Oct 2025
5.1k
1
suftum
Ulster impress in bonus point defeat of Bulls
11 Oct 2025
4.9k
20
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
Gameplan
'You move big guys around the pitch, they tire out quite easily' - Zac Ward
8 Oct 2025
4.0k
9
Ulster
'It feels different' - Rob Herring on new approach at Ulster yielding more tries
3 Oct 2025
1.3k
2
fresh start
'We're massively excited about the opportunity' - Ulster seek crucial away win in Edinburgh
1 Oct 2025
1.1k
2
Positive
'You can see them hurting when things don't go right' - Ulster maturing through the pain
25 Sep 2025
1.1k
5
Looking Forward
Murphy aiming to 'build some consistency' after difficult first full season with Ulster
24 Sep 2025
1.3k
5
low point
Ulster finish poor season with another disappointing loss
16 May 2025
4.8k
21
room for improvement
'We're not where we want to be' - Richie Murphy on difficult first season at Ulster
13 May 2025
2.2k
23
win or bust
'We know what we need, so we can't hold anything back'
9 May 2025
2.4k
6
URC
'We’ll be fighting all the way to the end' - Richie Murphy pledges Ulster will keep battling
27 Apr 2025
2.3k
8
Crushing
Ulster pipped by Sharks at the death in blow to URC play-off hopes
26 Apr 2025
4.0k
35
raised stakes
Stewart: Ulster need three wins from three to guarantee URC knockouts
26 Apr 2025
1.5k
7
stepping up
'Big games, massive crowds, those experiences have really helped me'
18 Apr 2025
3.4k
9
Champions Cup
'We've nothing really to lose' - Zac Ward looking forward to another crack at Bordeaux
4 Apr 2025
1.7k
6
Ulster's big ask
'In the last couple of weeks we've finished strongly, but it's over the 80 that we're worried about'
1 Apr 2025
2.5k
2
response
Murphy praises Ulster's 'incredible fight' after comeback win against Stormers
29 Mar 2025
2.8k
20
high drama
Ulster rally from 17 points down to claim bonus-point win and boost playoff hopes
28 Mar 2025
4.9k
47
Milestone
'It's not something I thought I would get close to' - McCloskey on reaching 200 Ulster caps
28 Mar 2025
1.1k
7
United Rugby Championship
'We don’t have any more room for slip-ups,' admits Ulster boss Richie Murphy
19 Mar 2025
2.5k
10
Schools Rugby
Wallace High School savour first-ever Ulster Schools Senior Cup title
17 Mar 2025
3.0k
3
Reaction
'This is a big step in the right direction' - Ulster relieved after dramatic Scarlets success
2 Mar 2025
2.3k
2
Relief
Ulster end two-game losing streak in dramatic fashion
1 Mar 2025
4.5k
26
honesty
'I felt like I wanted to burst into tears it was just so frustrating'
1 Mar 2025
7.5k
4
Tough Times
Ulster's URC play-off hopes take a hit after slumping to Benetton defeat
15 Feb 2025
5.7k
70
suftum
'This is a huge game for us' - Jacob Stockdale says Ulster must deliver against Benetton
15 Feb 2025
2.1k
4
Rugby
11 tries in entertaining friendly, but Les Kiss downs Ulster on Ravenhill return
7 Feb 2025
8.1k
5
Unimpressed
Murphy bitterly disappointed after Ulster's shock defeat to Zebre
26 Jan 2025
5.2k
44
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