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# suftum - Sunday 3 May, 2020
'It turned out to be the best four years of my career by a country mile'
Johann Muller says David Humphreys played a huge role in making his time in Ulster such a happy one.
# suftum - Saturday 2 May, 2020
Quiz: What do you remember about Stephen Ferris' impactful career?
His career was too short, but he left an imprint all across Irish rugby.
# suftum - Saturday 25 April, 2020
'It was never a guarantee with Ireland, it was more that carrot dangling there'
Robbie Diack played for Ulster 205 times during a decade with the northern province.
# suftum - Wednesday 22 April, 2020
Ulster Rugby puts players on furlough, IRFU to top up salaries
The northern province has placed 70% of its staff onto the UK government’s job-retention scheme.
# suftum - Saturday 14 March, 2020
Madigan will return to find Ireland's out-half depth chart all the deeper
The Dubliner will face an utterly changed landscape to the one he left four years ago.
Ian Madigan coming back to Ireland as Ulster sign up 10 from Bristol
The 30-year-old has committed to a one-year deal at the Kingspan Stadium.
Spotlight
The 33rd Dáil
Week One: Ructions over the geographical spread of ministries and party in-fighting.
# suftum - Tuesday 25 February, 2020
'I backed myself to come here because I saw an opportunity' - Ulster's Johnston finding feet after Munster switch
After a somewhat frustrating start at the northern province, the Tipperary man believes there are better times over the horizon.
# suftum - Monday 17 February, 2020
'With five minutes to go it was our game': McFarland rues naive finish against lowly Ospreys
The Welsh side grabbed just their second win of the season with a late penalty.
# suftum - Wednesday 12 February, 2020
No snow days or viral videos as McFarland revs Ulster up for Pro14
The Ulster head coach is pushing for growth rather than targets as his side ramp up a challenge in two tournaments.
# suftum - Wednesday 15 January, 2020
Ulster hopeful good form is reflected in Ireland's Six Nations squad today
The northern province should have a strong contingent in Andy Farrell’s group.
# suftum - Friday 10 January, 2020
Coetzee and Murphy return to Ulster team for Clermont clash
Head coach Dan McFarland has made just two changes to the team that beat Munster last Friday.
# suftum - Friday 3 January, 2020
Cooney's sparkling form continues as Ulster run five past Munster
The scrum-half and centre Stuart McCloskey held sway in a dominant Ulster performance.
# suftum - Thursday 19 December, 2019
O'Connor brothers fill Ulster's second row for RDS clash with Leinster
Alan will make his 100th appearance for his adopted province while younger brother David earns his first start.
# suftum - Friday 13 December, 2019
Fresh perspective keeping Billy Burns on upward curve with Ulster
Ulster’s 10 is playing a huge role in the province’s form under Dan McFarland.
# suftum - Sunday 8 December, 2019
Ulster boss McFarland: 'I wouldn't consider us a top-eight team. We're definitely not there yet'
The head coach doesn’t see Ulster as one of Europe’s top-eight teams despite their promising position to qualify for the quarter-finals.
# 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.
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Poll: Will you be attending a pub or restaurant this weekend?
THIS IS THE first weekend since pubs and restaurants reopened for businesses on Monday.
There are strict guidelines in place for the businesses due to Covid-19 restrictions, with a time limits in place for patrons and a requirement to buy a meal if people are consuming alcohol.
TheJournal.ie visited some pubs earlier in the week to see what the ‘new normal’ is like, but will you?
Today’s poll: Will you be attending a pub or restaurant this weekend?
Poll Results:
I won't be going to either (11040)
Yes, I'll be heading to a restaurant (2018)
Yes, I'll be heading to a pub (1527)
I've no bookings made but I might (1085)
I hope to go to both (590)
I've made several bookings (156)
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