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Saturday 10 April, 2021

McCloskey: 'It is a new goal for us - we'll try our best to win it'
# Ulster
# Ulster

McCloskey: 'It is a new goal for us - we'll try our best to win it'

Apr 10th 2021, 6:45 AM 3,766 Views 10 Comments

Ulster face Northampton in tonight’s Challenge Cup quarter-final.

Friday 9 April, 2021

'You want to be performing to a level where it’s not up for debate, you just have to be picked'
# Ambition
# Ambition

'You want to be performing to a level where it’s not up for debate, you just have to be picked'

Apr 9th 2021, 6:30 AM 9,221 Views 24 Comments

Ulster’s Eric O’Sullivan is eager to push his game on and hit new targets in his career.

Wednesday 7 April, 2021

Ulster assistant boss rejects claims Harlequins devalued the Challenge Cup
# Reaction
# Reaction

Ulster assistant boss rejects claims Harlequins devalued the Challenge Cup

Apr 7th 2021, 8:05 AM 22,316 Views 6 Comments

Roddy Grant has been one of the few to defend the English side.

Sunday 4 April, 2021

Pressure on Ulster to deliver against a side whose priorities lie elsewhere
# Stoop To Conquer
# Stoop To Conquer

Pressure on Ulster to deliver against a side whose priorities lie elsewhere

Apr 4th 2021, 9:02 AM 9,560 Views 25 Comments

Harlequins are missing a lot of talent for this evening’s last-16 clash in the Challenge Cup.

Friday 2 April, 2021

Ulster determined to 'take step forward' insists Rob Herring
# Euro Vision
# Euro Vision

Ulster determined to 'take step forward' insists Rob Herring

Apr 2nd 2021, 8:43 AM 2,837 Views 9 Comments

Ulster face Quins at The Stoop on Sunday.

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Tuesday 30 March, 2021

'He knows his own mind and I admire that about him' - McFarland on Flannery ahead of European showdown
# Reunion
# Reunion

'He knows his own mind and I admire that about him' - McFarland on Flannery ahead of European showdown

Mar 30th 2021, 8:23 AM 9,418 Views 3 Comments

The pair played together at Connacht at opposite ends of their respective careers.

Friday 19 March, 2021

Zebre finish with 13 players as Ulster score seven tries in 46-point victory
# Emphatic
# Emphatic

Zebre finish with 13 players as Ulster score seven tries in 46-point victory

Mar 19th 2021, 10:50 PM 7,118 Views 8 Comments

Dan McFarland’s men were rampant in the second-half in Belfast.

Ulster's exciting all-Irish team to give a glimpse of the future
# Talent
# Talent

Ulster's exciting all-Irish team to give a glimpse of the future

Mar 19th 2021, 10:30 AM 12,589 Views 19 Comments

Dan McFarland has picked a promising young side for tonight’s clash with Zebre.

Tuesday 16 March, 2021

'If you're an All Black, you know your rugby': Ulster ready to learn from skills coach Newby
# Suftum
# Suftum

'If you're an All Black, you know your rugby': Ulster ready to learn from skills coach Newby

Mar 16th 2021, 6:45 AM 3,679 Views 0 Comments

Three-time capped All Black Craig Newby is the newest face in Dan McFarland’s backroom.

Saturday 13 March, 2021

Ulster's quest to bridge the gap continues with experimental detour through the Principality
# Shuffle
# Shuffle

Ulster's quest to bridge the gap continues with experimental detour through the Principality

Mar 13th 2021, 6:00 AM 4,189 Views 2 Comments

Three recent academy graduates feature in total as Dan McFarland explores his options at blindside and out-half to begin with.

Friday 26 February, 2021

Ulster overcome Ospreys but miss out on bonus point
# Report
# Report

Ulster overcome Ospreys but miss out on bonus point

Feb 26th 2021, 10:30 PM 9,183 Views 37 Comments

Dan McFarland’s men were nearly kept scoreless at half-time on home soil.

Stockdale to make Ulster return in tonight's clash against Ospreys
# Pro14
# Pro14

Stockdale to make Ulster return in tonight's clash against Ospreys

Feb 26th 2021, 6:05 AM 2,369 Views 0 Comments

Andy Farrell will be watching the Pro14 game in Belfast with interest tonight.

Thursday 7 January, 2021

'We have to go down and fire our shot, regardless of how good they are'
# Friday Night Rugby
# Friday Night Rugby

'We have to go down and fire our shot, regardless of how good they are'

Jan 7th 2021, 8:38 AM 7,421 Views 0 Comments

Matty Rea and Ulster are ready for a high-stakes clash against Leinster on Friday evening.

Monday 4 January, 2021

'A huge battle' - Munster eager to shake off Ulster defeat as Connacht showdown looms
# Irish Derby
# Irish Derby

'A huge battle' - Munster eager to shake off Ulster defeat as Connacht showdown looms

Jan 4th 2021, 7:15 AM 7,297 Views 16 Comments

Another crucial inter-pro derby awaits Johann van Graan’s side this weekend.

Sunday 3 January, 2021

'Are we a better team than Leinster? Are we good enough? We can do it, definitely'
# Northern Lights
# Northern Lights

'Are we a better team than Leinster? Are we good enough? We can do it, definitely'

Updated Jan 3rd 2021, 5:00 PM 28,536 Views 16 Comments

Dan McFarland and Ulster’s attention switched to the RDS immediately after last night’s win over Munster.

Saturday 2 January, 2021

Ulster sustain streak with drab inter-pro win over Munster
# 10 Out Of 10
# 10 Out Of 10

Ulster sustain streak with drab inter-pro win over Munster

Jan 2nd 2021, 7:23 PM 31,786 Views 72 Comments

Ulster scored two first-half tries, but were unable to build their way to a bonus point. Instead, Munster grabbed a late losing bonus.

Thursday 24 December, 2020

'Whatever happens, happens' - Ulster's Kiwi winger relaxed with future plans up in the air
# Uncertainty
# Uncertainty

'Whatever happens, happens' - Ulster's Kiwi winger relaxed with future plans up in the air

Dec 24th 2020, 9:30 AM 11,287 Views 9 Comments

Matt Faddes: ‘I’ve turned off social media and I’m not looking at what’s going on in New Zealand.’

Wednesday 23 December, 2020

McFarland defends Ulster form after Ferris questions province's quality
# Woes
# Woes

McFarland defends Ulster form after Ferris questions province's quality

Dec 23rd 2020, 9:05 AM 7,603 Views 18 Comments

Ulster have had suffered two defeats in the Champions Cup over the past fortnight.

Monday 21 December, 2020

'It's probably as dark a changing room as I've been in. A lot of soul searching is needed'
# Ulster
# Ulster

'It's probably as dark a changing room as I've been in. A lot of soul searching is needed'

Dec 21st 2020, 7:30 AM 8,459 Views 3 Comments

Billy Burns shares his side’s disappointment after their gut-wrenching Champions Cup exit.

Saturday 19 December, 2020

Ulster blow lead and bow out after 9-try thriller in Gloucester
# Champions Cup
# Champions Cup

Ulster blow lead and bow out after 9-try thriller in Gloucester

Dec 19th 2020, 6:08 PM 11,000 Views 13 Comments

George Barton’s try on the last play of the game consigned Ulster to back-to-back defeats in Europe.

McCloskey a key man in all aspects as Ulster look for crucial away win
# Suftum
# Suftum

McCloskey a key man in all aspects as Ulster look for crucial away win

Dec 19th 2020, 8:30 AM 2,493 Views 1 Comment

The English side have brought back most of their frontliners for the clash at Kingsholm.

Friday 18 December, 2020

'It's been my ambition for a long time and to get out there was awesome'
# Top Of The Props
# Top Of The Props

'It's been my ambition for a long time and to get out there was awesome'

Dec 18th 2020, 7:05 AM 8,358 Views 5 Comments

It has been ‘a crazy month’ for 25-year-old Ulster and Ireland loosehead prop Eric O’Sullivan.

Tuesday 15 December, 2020

'Can I visualise myself here in the long term? I can, yes' - Ulster boss McFarland
# Contract
# Contract

'Can I visualise myself here in the long term? I can, yes' - Ulster boss McFarland

Dec 15th 2020, 9:37 AM 4,103 Views 4 Comments

The Ulster head coach’s contract is due to expire at the end of the season.

Monday 14 December, 2020

Knee injury to keep Ulster captain Henderson out until Six Nations
# Lock Out
# Lock Out

Knee injury to keep Ulster captain Henderson out until Six Nations

Dec 14th 2020, 6:15 PM 5,248 Views 12 Comments

The second row’s injury is major blow for Ulster in their Champions Cup pool campaign.

Saturday 12 December, 2020

'We've lost at home - that's not something we're used to. I'm really frustrated'
# Regrets
# Regrets

'We've lost at home - that's not something we're used to. I'm really frustrated'

Dec 12th 2020, 9:33 AM 9,493 Views 12 Comments

After losing for the first time this season, Ulster are already behind the eight ball in terms of making the knock-out stages of the Champions Cup.

Friday 11 December, 2020

Kolbe and Dupont shine as Toulouse beat Ulster in a thriller
# Ulster
# Ulster

Kolbe and Dupont shine as Toulouse beat Ulster in a thriller

Dec 11th 2020, 10:05 PM 28,379 Views 25 Comments

South African winger scores two tries on a night when Ulster cough up a 12-0 first-half lead.

Sunday 22 November, 2020

Ulster overcome Marshall blow, two yellows and late Scarlets fightback to record another bonus-point win
# Unbeaten
# Unbeaten

Ulster overcome Marshall blow, two yellows and late Scarlets fightback to record another bonus-point win

Nov 22nd 2020, 10:09 PM 10,155 Views 8 Comments

The centre was carted off early with what appeared to be a knee injury, but Ulster motored on with their impressive start to the season.

Monday 9 November, 2020

Ulster storm past Glasgow with a bonus point to post fifth straight win
# On A Roll
# On A Roll

Ulster storm past Glasgow with a bonus point to post fifth straight win

Nov 9th 2020, 10:34 PM 9,802 Views 19 Comments

Sean Reidy and John Cooney starred as Ulster showed a ruthless streak against the Scots.

Sunday 25 October, 2020

Superb first half sends Reidy-inspired Ulster to bonus-point win over Dragons
# Tale Of Two Halves
# Tale Of Two Halves

Superb first half sends Reidy-inspired Ulster to bonus-point win over Dragons

Oct 25th 2020, 5:19 PM 8,344 Views 16 Comments

Dan McFarland’s men were far poorer in the second half but got the job done.

Friday 2 October, 2020

Young guns impress as Ulster kick off season with win over Benetton
# Italian Job
# Italian Job

Young guns impress as Ulster kick off season with win over Benetton

Oct 2nd 2020, 10:55 PM 8,884 Views 14 Comments

An imperfect Ulster performance nonetheless yielded five tries at the Kingspan Stadium.

Wednesday 2 September, 2020

Improvement is measured in wins: McFarland's Ulster out to mark progress with knockout statement
# Deja Vu
# Deja Vu

Improvement is measured in wins: McFarland's Ulster out to mark progress with knockout statement

Sep 2nd 2020, 7:30 AM 2,714 Views 3 Comments

Ulster find themselves in a strikingly similar position to where they were last year as they aim to rubber-stamp their development on Saturday in Edinburgh.

Wednesday 4 March, 2020

No Belfast school in the final for first time in 26 years, as Wallace High prevail
# Unusual
# Unusual

No Belfast school in the final for first time in 26 years, as Wallace High prevail

Mar 4th 2020, 4:51 PM 6,726 Views 15 Comments

They set up a showdown with Royal School Armagh after overcoming Methodist College.

Tuesday 3 March, 2020

Faloon's Armagh stage thrilling comeback to see off RBAI in Ulster Schools Cup semi
# Schools Rugby
# Schools Rugby

Faloon's Armagh stage thrilling comeback to see off RBAI in Ulster Schools Cup semi

Mar 3rd 2020, 4:21 PM 4,068 Views 3 Comments

They await the winners of tomorrow’s semi-final between Wallace and Methody.

Tuesday 25 February, 2020

'I backed myself to come here because I saw an opportunity' - Ulster's Johnston finding feet after Munster switch
# Fits The Bill
# Fits The Bill

'I backed myself to come here because I saw an opportunity' - Ulster's Johnston finding feet after Munster switch

Feb 25th 2020, 8:07 AM 7,825 Views 20 Comments

After a somewhat frustrating start at the northern province, the Tipperary man believes there are better times over the horizon.

Saturday 22 February, 2020

No winning Belfast return for Pienaar as Ulster claim victory over Cheetahs
# Home Comforts
# Home Comforts

No winning Belfast return for Pienaar as Ulster claim victory over Cheetahs

Feb 22nd 2020, 9:59 PM 10,981 Views 6 Comments

Tries from Ireland prop Tom O’Toole and winger Robert Baloucoune sent Ulster ten points clear of the Cheetahs.

Wednesday 19 February, 2020

'We do miss everyone here, we miss Belfast' - Pienaar speaks out ahead of return with Cheetahs
# Return To Ravenhill
# Return To Ravenhill

'We do miss everyone here, we miss Belfast' - Pienaar speaks out ahead of return with Cheetahs

Feb 19th 2020, 6:50 AM 7,657 Views 10 Comments

The scrum-half speaks to The42 ahead of the Pro14 clash between sides old and new.

Wednesday 12 February, 2020

No snow days or viral videos as McFarland revs Ulster up for Pro14
# Growth Mindset
# Growth Mindset

No snow days or viral videos as McFarland revs Ulster up for Pro14

Feb 12th 2020, 8:17 AM 4,745 Views 1 Comment

The Ulster head coach is pushing for growth rather than targets as his side ramp up a challenge in two tournaments.

Saturday 11 January, 2020

Ulster's wait for European quarter-final spot goes on as they fall short in Clermont's sizzling second half
# French Connection
# French Connection

Ulster's wait for European quarter-final spot goes on as they fall short in Clermont's sizzling second half

Jan 11th 2020, 3:11 PM 13,824 Views 16 Comments

The hosts turned on the style as tries from Alivereti Raka and George Moala led the comeback.

'It's a buzz that I find infectious and absolutely loved from minute one against Leicester last year'
# Pool Decider
# Pool Decider

'It's a buzz that I find infectious and absolutely loved from minute one against Leicester last year'

Jan 11th 2020, 6:30 AM 4,131 Views 6 Comments

Will Addison and Ulster are going to Clermont in expectation, not in hope.

Wednesday 1 January, 2020

Ulster's Matty Rea ready to test himself against the man 'we all aspire to be'
# Rea Of Hope
# Rea Of Hope

Ulster's Matty Rea ready to test himself against the man 'we all aspire to be'

Jan 1st 2020, 12:01 PM 12,417 Views 25 Comments

After a tough 2018-19 campaign, Rea has become an integral part of Ulster’s back-row picture this season.

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