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# suftum - Friday 6 December, 2019
In-house criticism and The Obstacle guiding John Cooney to peak form
The Ulster scrum-half has been among the stand-out performers in the opening rounds of Europe.
# suftum - Monday 25 November, 2019
'The training is next-level': Henderson loving the hunger instilled in McFarland's Ulster
‘It was coming from the players,” says McFarland of the highly-competitive training structure, “and then I just hammer them with it.”
# suftum - Saturday 23 November, 2019
'We knew we had to bring a fire to the game that said 'welcome to Ravenhill''
Dan McFarland’s side showed their teeth before doggedly closing out a win over Clermont.
# suftum - Friday 22 November, 2019
Cooney's match-winner years in the making
Head coach Dan McFarland admits he was not initially confident his 9 had made the right call to go it alone.
Coetzee and Cooney to the fore as Ulster sink Clermont
Tries from Jordi Murphy and John Cooney delivered the result for Ulster.
No room for error this time as Clermont call to fortress Ravenhill
Dan McFarland’s men can take a clear lead in Pool 3.
# suftum - Monday 18 November, 2019
'They're the best changing rooms to win in': Henderson proud of Ulster's tight squeeze
The lock led his province out for the first time since being named captain, and it proved to be a very memorable day.
# suftum - Friday 15 November, 2019
Ball boy memories and his brother await as Burns prepares to steer Ulster in Bath
The northern province’s playmaker grew up in the dressing room at the Rec.
# suftum - Saturday 9 November, 2019
Conway scorches in to ensure Munster edge tight inter-pro against Ulster
The wing proved to be a game-breaker in a closely-fought contest.
Munster well-stocked to guard against Ulster revenge mission
Dan McFarland will be eager to see his side show just what a much difference a year makes.
# suftum - Thursday 31 October, 2019
Bill Johnston takes 10 shirt as Ulster host Zebre
Dan McFarland will keep John Cooney and Craig Gilroy in reserve for the clash with the Italian side.
# suftum - Friday 25 October, 2019
O'Toole grateful for McGrath and 'guru' McFarland as he looks for an edge in the scrum
The young prop could play an important role with Ireland in the years ahead after moving back from Australia to Drogheda.
# suftum - Thursday 24 October, 2019
Will Addison returns from injury as Ulster host Cardiff
After taking the foot off the pedal for RWC quarter-final weekend, provincial rugby will gather speed through the winter.
# suftum - Saturday 12 October, 2019
Faddes finds a rhythm as six-try Ulster beat Kings
John Cooney’s 22-point haul helped Ulster coast to victory over the Kngs.
# suftum - Sunday 6 October, 2019
'You realise you’re fit, healthy and have a career to look back on'
A health scare during the 2007 World Cup ended Simon Best’s career, but he is grateful for the chances he got in rugby.
# suftum - Saturday 5 October, 2019
Pienaar intent on enjoying remaining days in rugby after tragedy took him back to South Africa
The former Ulster legend will face the northern province in Bloemfontein today.
# suftum - Friday 4 October, 2019
'Not a new boy any more,' Ulster out-half Burns hoping to relive 2018 South Africa heroics
The northern province face the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein tomorrow.
# suftum - Wednesday 28 August, 2019
Ex-Highlander Faddes feeling right at home with Ulster's style of play
The South Islander was not put off by his first visit to Belfast with the Barbarians three years ago.
# suftum - Saturday 3 August, 2019
Ulster academy have their 'act together' and are ready to unleash pack mentality
Academy manager Kieran Campbell is confident that the province’s production line will deliver consistently.
# suftum - Wednesday 17 July, 2019
Front row blow for Ulster as Milasinovich sidelined for 9 months
The Irish-qualified, South African born prop suffered a torn ACL in training with his new club.
# suftum - Thursday 6 June, 2019
Inches mentality the 'massive positive' as McFarland takes stock after first year as a head coach
The former Scotland forwards coach helped Ulster make massive strides forward this season.
# suftum - Monday 3 June, 2019
Moore ready to make a mark for Ireland U20 after concussion kept him out of Six Nations
The Ulster talent is aiming to make sure there is a seamless transition in the centre for Ireland.
# suftum - Tuesday 28 May, 2019
'It was like the House of Commons': Ulster dressing room ensured Stockdale moved beyond blip
One corner of the Aviva Stadium witnessed the peak and trough of Jacob Stockdale’s career.
# suftum - Friday 17 May, 2019
Ulster make late change for Glasgow semi-final as Baloucoune withdraws and Stockdale moves to wing
Michael Lowry will now start at fullback for tonight’s knockout tie in Scotstoun.
# suftum - Thursday 9 May, 2019
'It was going to be 2 million a year': Jacob Stockdale does a terrific job prank-calling Tommy Bowe
The Ireland wing had a very interesting offer for his former team-mate to mull over.
# suftum - Friday 3 May, 2019
Best in harness for final home match with Ulster, but Stockdale misses out on Connacht clash
Ulster’s powerful wing has been struggling with a hamstring issue in recent weeks.
# suftum - Thursday 2 May, 2019
O'Sullivan aiming at high benchmark after smashing through this season's targets
The Ulster loosehead was hoping to make five appearances this season, but has excelled to make a serious impact.
# suftum - Saturday 27 April, 2019
Rea helps Ulster edge second-string battle against Leinster
Debutant Marcus Rea ended up the hero for his side in a scrappy, but welcome, inter-pro victory.
# suftum - Friday 26 April, 2019
Retiring Cave captains Ulster against Leinster as both provinces hold stars back for big games ahead
Ulster have a Pro14 quarter-final against Connacht to come next weekend, while Leinster are resting up for Saracens.
# suftum - Thursday 25 April, 2019
Days on the big stage leave 20-year-old Ulster star Lowry wanting more
After a debut delayed by injury, Lowry has proven why he is one of the brightest prospects in the northern province this season.
# suftum - Wednesday 3 April, 2019
Ulster's Cave announces retirement days after superb display against Leinster
The 31-year-old will bow out at the end of this season.
# suftum - Sunday 31 March, 2019
Henderson looks to the future as Ulster raise ceiling
The northern province returned after five years out of the knock-out stages and didn’t look a bit out of place.
# suftum - Saturday 30 March, 2019
Relieved Cullen delighted with how Leinster adapted to 'cup rugby'
‘We were always having to chase the game,’ lamented Leo Cullen, who will have plenty of clips to work through in his team meetings next week..
'He's disappointed, but that's not the reason we lost the game'
Ulster head coach Dan McFarland moved to take blame on his own shoulders after Ulster’s loss.
As it happened: Leinster v Ulster, Champions Cup quarter-final
We went minute-by-minute for what proved to be an epic inter-pro clash in the Aviva Stadium.
'We're not short on guts': Ulster ready and willing to drag Leinster into a battle
Dan McFarland has instilled a ‘fight for every inch’ mentality in Ulster, but he admits it won’t be enough to topple the reigning champions.
'I feel a much bigger part of this team': Cooney taking aim at Leinster
The Lansdowne man has not kicked a meaningful goal in the Aviva Stadium, but that is set to change this evening.
# suftum - Thursday 28 March, 2019
'There is no bigger task than to go where we're going on Saturday'
Ulster are bracing themselves for the shortest and toughest trip they can take on.
# suftum - Wednesday 27 March, 2019
Best leaving retirement call on hold, but would dearly love to bow out with a trophy
The Ireland and Ulster hooker knows it will take a momentous 80-minute effort for Ulster to take down Leinster at the Aviva.
# suftum - Tuesday 26 March, 2019
Henderson 'day-to-day', but Ulster confident Cave can face Leinster
The lock is being managed on his return from a knee injury.
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