# Stephen Ferris

Last year

2022

'Imagine Ireland going into the Rugby World Cup, first game, No1 seed in the world'

Stephen Ferris is excited by the prospect of Ireland taking on the Springboks and cementing their status as the world’s No1 side.

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Nov 2nd 2022, 1:10 PM

# perspective

Ferris: One Test win in New Zealand would make for a positive summer for Ireland

The former Ireland star on Johnny Sexton at U20 level, Andy Farrell’s back-row dilemma, and an inevitable Kiwi backlash.

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Jun 23rd 2022, 4:29 PM

All time

# stuck in the mud

'This isn't about those guys coming up the road. This is more about what Ulster are producing'

Stephen Ferris pulled no punches when it came to his native province on this week’s Rugby Weekly Extra.

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May 5th 2021, 8:00 PM

# fezzy quiz

Quiz: What do you remember about Stephen Ferris' impactful career?

His career was too short, but he left an imprint all across Irish rugby.

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May 2nd 2020, 8:01 PM

# good cause

'Summit night was hell on earth' - Ferris scales Kilimanjaro in aid of injured players

The former Ireland flanker was joined by Mike McCarthy, Shane Byrne and Marcus Horan.

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Feb 7th 2019, 9:35 PM

# sob

'Tough dude' Sean O'Brien set to bring an edge to Ireland's pack

The 31-year-old Tullow man is back in Ireland’s seven shirt after a year-long absence.

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Nov 10th 2018, 8:15 AM

# heineken rugby weekly

'He's got so many attributes to his game that I wish I had when I played'

Stephen Ferris believes that Peter O’Mahony brings invaluable balance to the Irish back row.

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Nov 9th 2018, 11:55 AM

# Analysis

The Rugby Show: Six Nations preview with Stephen Ferris

We look ahead to this weekend’s Six Nations action, along with in-depth analysis from Murray Kinsella.

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Feb 9th 2018, 3:08 PM

# Xs and Os

Give us your questions for our rugby experts and win tickets to Ireland v Italy this weekend

We’ll be going through the phases in a Dublin city centre venue on Thursday.

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Feb 7th 2018, 12:05 PM

# Ignorance is bliss

'I do feel for the guys and I back them fully' - Under-fire Les Kiss on Ulster's critics

Already, opinion in the North has turned harshly against the coaching staff.

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Dec 7th 2017, 11:59 AM

'Stuart is obviously going to be like, 'shit, what have I done?' I think mentally, that hit him'

Stephen Ferris says Ulster’s defeat to Zebre was ‘unacceptable’, but fancies them to take Wasps on Friday week.

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Oct 2nd 2017, 5:07 PM

# No Chance

'We're Irish, we always have a chance but I just can't see Ireland winning this game'

Stephen Ferris believes the all-conquering All Blacks have to crack at some point, but he can’t see it happening on Saturday.

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Nov 3rd 2016, 7:15 AM

# Collision Course

'Te’o and Ringrose, there was a lot of smoke blown up those guys’ asses, the Ulster centres ripped them to shreds'

There’s plenty of evidence to convince Stephen Ferris either side can win tonight’s big Pro12 semi-final.

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May 20th 2016, 1:00 AM

# under powered

Ferris fears for Ulster pack with only one big obvious ball-carrier

‘You’ve got Iain Henderson and that’s really it.’

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Apr 28th 2016, 7:50 AM

# Interview

'Dark days' of rehab and recovery long behind Stephen Ferris

The flanker can look back with pride on a career with many more highs than lows.

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Oct 26th 2015, 8:45 AM

# operation beat france

Don’t let the big game pass you by: 2011 still hurts Stephen Ferris

The retired blindside could be among the Ireland ranks under different circumstances this weekend, and he knows the hurt they carry into this World Cup.

7.3k

Oct 10th 2015, 8:24 AM

# fez-esque

Henderson's Ferris impression and more of the week's best RWC plays

Who will Iain Henderson man-handle next week? Tune in to find out.

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Oct 5th 2015, 8:43 PM

# decomissioned

18 incredible rugby players who retired this year

It’s almost enough to fill a squad for the greatest charity match ever.

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Dec 25th 2014, 7:00 AM

# payne game

Ferris' last stand as Ulster dig deep against Saracens - My 2014 sporting moment

Sean Farrell looks back on a painful day that signalled the end of an era for Ulster.

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Dec 20th 2014, 5:00 PM

# sports friends

Rory McIlroy took in an NFL game with some Ulster rugby legends last night

Why are all my friends so unsuccessful compared to these guys?

9.9k

Dec 8th 2014, 6:00 AM

# tee-rrific

VIDEO: Stephen Ferris has a golf ball hit from his mouth*

*Via a tee.

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Sep 24th 2014, 3:51 PM

# The Long Goodbye

Stephen Ferris: There were dark days when I thought 'Sh*t, I can't make this'

The retired Ulster, Ireland and Lions flanker opens up about his all-too-short comeback from a debilitating ankle injury.

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Jun 14th 2014, 10:05 AM

# checking out

'I think I just need a break from rugby' - Stephen Ferris on his retirement

The Ulster flanker has thanked the province’s fans and backroom staff on the day he officially hung up his boots.

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Jun 3rd 2014, 6:59 PM

# Power

Rag-dolling Will Genia and six of Stephen Ferris' other memorable moments

The Ulster and Ireland flanker racked up many highlights in his superb career.

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Jun 3rd 2014, 5:00 PM

# fez

'I hang up my boots with no regrets': Stephen Ferris retires from rugby

The Ulster, Ireland and Lions flanker has played his last game at the age of 28.

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Jun 3rd 2014, 12:51 PM

# recurring nightmare

Stephen Ferris facing possible retirement due to persistent ankle injury

The brilliant blindside has played 35 times for Ireland and 106 times for Ulster.

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May 21st 2014, 10:28 AM

# petrolhead

Fez checks out the merchandise as Dubliner finishes third at Circuit of Ireland Rally

Robert Barrable and his teammate Stuart Loudon finished just under two minutes back from the eventual winners.

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Apr 20th 2014, 1:36 PM

# Report

Incredible 14-man performance from Ulster comes up short against Saracens

Jared Payne’s early red card turned the tide irreversibly in Saracens’ favour.

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Apr 5th 2014, 9:15 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Ulster v Saracens, Heineken Cup quarter-final

We’re going minute-by-minute from the new Grandstand in Ravenhill as Ulster try to take their place in the semi-finals.

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Apr 5th 2014, 5:34 PM

# column

Shane Byrne: Pienaar and 'world-class wrecking ball' Ferris to see Ulster through

The former Leinster and Saracens hooker believes his old side will fall short at a sold-out Ravenhill on Saturday evening.

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Apr 4th 2014, 7:37 PM

# Interview

Mark McCall: All the pressure on Ulster ahead of Saracens Heineken Cup showdown

The director of rugby says there’ll be no room for sentiment as he faces his old team on Saturday.

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Apr 2nd 2014, 7:00 AM

# Match Report

Ulster keep pace with Pro12 leaders after grinding it out in Edinburgh

Paddy Jackson’s trio of penalties were enough for Mark Anscombe’s men at Murrayfield.

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Mar 21st 2014, 9:47 PM

# up to speed

Pro12: What you (may have) missed while watching the Six Nations

Connacht are winning games, Fez is back with a bang and Zebo is doing that ‘Z’ sign whenever he gets a chance.

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Mar 21st 2014, 7:30 AM

# fez

Fit-again Stephen Ferris to make first Ulster start since 2012

Meanwhile, Luke Marshall has recovered from concussion and is named at inside centre.

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Mar 20th 2014, 12:47 PM

# Forward Thinking

Ferris, Ryan and Bowe in Schmidt's thoughts as World Cup planning begins

The Ireland coach pointed out that he has just 10 games to get his Six Nations champions ready for next year’s rugby showcase.

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Mar 18th 2014, 3:06 PM

# super fez

Anscombe hails return of bubbly Ferris but admits Pienaar's shoulder 'dodgy'

The Ulster coach feels his returning flanker can play a big part in the business end of the season once he is properly eased back into play.

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Mar 15th 2014, 1:10 PM

# fez

Stephen Ferris back with a bang as Ulster grab bonus point win

It was not all good news for Ulster, Ruan Pienaar appeared to injure his arm in the 26 – 13 win.

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Mar 14th 2014, 9:24 PM

# Return

Stephen Ferris back on the bench for Ulster after injury layoff since November 2012

Great news for the Ireland international.

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Mar 13th 2014, 1:25 PM

# New Deal

Ulster hand Stephen Ferris new 'short-term' contract

Meanwhile, tighthead prop Declan Fitzpatrick has signed a new two-year Irish deal.

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Jan 9th 2014, 5:38 PM

# interpro

Robbie Diack patrolling the blindside as new contract awaits Stephen Ferris

The Irish-qualified flanker says Ulster have taken last weekend’s defeat to Leinster on the chin.

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Dec 30th 2013, 5:38 PM