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January 2023

# big ben

Healy the hero as Munster snatch dramatic win away to Ulster

The Tipperary native came off the bench to switch the game in Munster’s favour.

38.9k

Jan 1st 2023, 7:14 PM

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2022

# On The Road

'It's a long drive to Thomond Park, and it has always been a pretty rubbish trip back'

Billy Burns has yet to win away against Munster since joining Ulster in 2018.

10.5k

Oct 29th 2022, 9:43 AM

# Hunger

Ulster's appetite for improvement is driving team forward - McFarland

Ulster have now won three out of four in this season’s URC.

4.1k

Oct 8th 2022, 11:53 PM

Ulster thump Ospreys with six of the best

Ulster were far too strong for the Welsh side this evening – running out 30-point winners at the Kingspan Stadium.

8.6k

Oct 8th 2022, 9:37 PM

# stepping up

Lowry ready to take leading role in Ulster backline

The 24-year-old could somehow find himself as the most experienced of Ulster’s back three for Saturday’s URC clash with the Ospreys.

2.6k

Oct 7th 2022, 6:00 AM

# Rocked

Stockdale remaining 'upbeat' as he awaits results of scan after latest ankle injury

The Ulster wing has only returned from an ankle problem that sidelined him for almost 12 months.

2.6k

Oct 4th 2022, 6:05 AM

# Luke Who Is Back

'There were times when I was frustrated and was thinking I'm done here'

Luke Marhsall has bounced back from a career-threatening knee injury and wants to make it two wins from two for Ulster today.

5.5k

Sep 24th 2022, 7:19 AM

# Fit and Firing

Ulster's Baloucoune raring to go after disappointment of missing New Zealand tour

The winger missed the summer tour due to a hip injury.

3.5k

Sep 17th 2022, 7:10 AM

# Best Laid Plans

Cancelled pre-season game means Ulster prep for URC hasn't been ideal

Last weekend’s clash against Glasgow was called off after the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

3.1k

Sep 13th 2022, 8:36 AM

# stock future

'He looks in the best shape he’s been in, in the four or five years I’ve been here'

Ulster assistant coach Dan Soper is excited to see 35-cap Ireland international Jacob Stockdale return to action after a year out.

7.7k

Sep 1st 2022, 7:00 AM

# Golf

Leona Maguire star of the show on day one in Antrim and sparkles with finish

Maguire carded a five-under 68 at Galgorm Castle and sits tied for second place.

5.8k

Aug 11th 2022, 8:47 PM

# Star

'People take a saint's name for their confirmation, and I met a little girl recently that took Leona instead'

The Cavan woman leads the charge at this week’s ISPS HANDA World Invitational.

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Aug 10th 2022, 5:00 PM

# Irish Open

Flake shortages, GAA jerseys and a pulsating finish

Shane Lowry finished as the best of the Irish at Mount Juliet.

44.9k

Updated Jul 3rd 2022, 10:00 PM

# Golf

No longer a bridesmaid, Meronk blazes a trail for Polish golf

Adrian Meronk lifted the brand-new Irish Open trophy today.

6.2k

Jul 3rd 2022, 7:25 PM

# Business end

Mount Juliet set for exciting finale despite disappointing showing from Irish stars

2020 champion John Catlin set the early pace with the lowest round of the day.

6.3k

Jul 2nd 2022, 9:06 PM

# Golf

Irish Open: Drama at its finest as Lowry rises like Lazarus

It was a thrilling finish for the Offaly man at Mount Juliet.

75.5k

Jul 1st 2022, 8:06 PM

# Home Soil

Irish Open: Crowds turn out for Lowry, Power and co. but unlikely names steal the show

Adam McKendry sets the scene from day one at the Irish Open.

24.0k

Jun 30th 2022, 7:59 PM

# seamus power

From watching idols as a steward to playing alongside them - Irish Open memories

‘This is something that’s been special for a long time, and it will be forever, for the rest of my career.’

5.0k

Jun 29th 2022, 6:30 PM

# Irish Open

Shane Lowry: 'I'd love myself to be the Irishman to do well'

The 2009 winner is looking for a big week at Mount Juliet.

5.4k

Jun 29th 2022, 3:16 PM

# Cooney

'It's a big year for us - it's one of the best teams we've had since I've been here'

The Ulster scrum half is anxious to deliver a trophy for his adopted province – five years after he joined them.

7.2k

Jun 11th 2022, 8:45 AM

# Homecoming

'Simplicity is key' as Ulster's Springbok Vermeulen looks to add to his winnings

Duane Vermeulen faces his former Stormers side in tomorrow’s URC semi-final.

2.9k

Jun 10th 2022, 6:30 AM

# Sidelined

Facial injury leaves Ulster's Mike Lowry a doubt for New Zealand tour

Andy Farrell is expected to name his Ireland squad for the summer tour next week.

16.3k

Jun 7th 2022, 7:00 AM

# Focused

'We still have plenty left in the tank' - Burns braced for Munster challenge

Ulster take on Munster in a URC quarter-final meeting in Belfast this evening.

4.5k

Jun 3rd 2022, 8:43 AM

# Ready to Rock

Moulding midfield partnership with Hume and 'doing stuff differently' for another Munster showdown

The sides will meet in the URC quarter-final on Friday.

3.1k

Jun 2nd 2022, 8:33 AM

# long-term health

'I'll always be guided by science' - Ulster stand down Marty Moore after multiple concussions

The tighthead prop will miss the remainder of the season due to multiple head injuries.

13.7k

Updated Jun 1st 2022, 8:00 AM

# Reaction

'It wasn't very comfortable for a few minutes' - McFarland pleased despite nervy Ulster finish against Sharks

Ulster secured a home quarter-final with a 24-21 win in Belfast.

4.1k

May 21st 2022, 9:18 AM

# Home Advantage

Ulster survive late scare against Sharks to secure home URC quarter-final

Dan McFarland’s side led by 17 points with four minutes left on the clock but conceded two late scores.

9.5k

May 20th 2022, 9:43 PM

# be like mike

'If you read a negative comment that will be the one that gets stuck in your head'

It’s been a meteoric rise for Ulster’s Mike Lowry.

4.5k

May 20th 2022, 8:16 AM

# watch your six

'Full steam ahead' for Ulster as Rea prepares for battle with Springbok skipper Kolisi

‘It will be very much a one-on-one battle and trying to limit him to very little, hopefully.’

3.6k

May 19th 2022, 7:05 AM

# looking ahead

Ulster 'refocused pretty quickly' after Munster and Toulouse losses as URC prizes beckon

Ulster head coach Dan McFarland says it was difficult to watch Champions Cup quarter-finals and semi-finals after his side’s loss.

3.4k

May 17th 2022, 9:06 AM

# Under Pressure

Ulster aiming to end miserable run

For flanker Nick Timoney, it is an opportunity he is relishing.

3.5k

Apr 30th 2022, 11:16 AM

# Red Hand

'No-one's pointing fingers' - Ulster focused on getting back to winning ways, says Alan O'Connor

The northern province travel to Edinburgh tomorrow.

2.7k

Apr 29th 2022, 9:20 AM

# High hopes

'We're just not playing good enough rugby' - Ulster looking ahead after Munster disappointment

The province’s Craig Newby insists the squad are still excited looking ahead for the rest of the season.

3.2k

Apr 26th 2022, 9:40 AM

# all out

Birthday boy Murphy hoping to recover from European heartbreak with Munster showdown

Ulster will host the southern province tonight in a crucial URC clash.

7.7k

Apr 22nd 2022, 8:08 AM

# SUFTUM AND FIGHT

Ulster's European exit 'lights a fire under' Marty Moore and Co

‘It’s frustrating but it’s not devastating,’ the tighthead prop says.

5.8k

Apr 21st 2022, 8:20 AM

# Roddy Grant

Focus on technique and fitness - not rule changes - to avoid red cards

Ulster assistant coach Roddy Grant knows that players need to be ‘on the money’ to keep out of disciplinary trouble.

6.3k

Apr 20th 2022, 9:04 AM

# lesson

Narrow margin from first leg proved costly for Ulster, says McFarland

‘We should have won by 13 points last week,’ said the northern province’s head coach.

5.8k

Apr 17th 2022, 12:51 PM

# Thriller

Heartbreak for Ulster amid enthralling contest as Toulouse set up Munster showdown

The two sides left everything on the pitch in search of a quarter-final place.

53.5k

Apr 16th 2022, 10:26 PM

# Northern Exposure

Brain as important as brawn as Ulster plot trophy tilt, insists settled Duane Vermeulen

The Red Hand host Toulouse in Belfast tonight.

3.5k

Apr 16th 2022, 9:43 AM

# Format

''The feeling at the end of the game is an odd one' - McFarland not a fan of two-legged European ties

Ulster must do battle with Toulouse again in their bid to progress to the last eight of the Heineken Champions Cup.

6.4k

Apr 13th 2022, 8:06 AM