Person: Ludik

All Black World Cup winner Stephen Donald on the way to Ulster

While Ulster’s players and management insist that the focus is entirely on Saturday’s lunchtime clash with Pool 1 leaders La Rochelle, it’s become clearer who will be replacing Christian Leali’ifano when the Wallaby’s short-term contract ends this month.

Thu, 11 Jan, 2018

Kieran Keane hoping Tiernan O’Halloran deal will inspire Connacht

It’s a fixture which Connacht have only won four times in 29 meetings but coach Kieran Keane is hoping that Tiernan O’Halloran’s decision to remain at the Sportsground will be the start of a great festive period.

Sat, 23 Dec, 2017

Lealifano salvages late draw for Ulster

Dragons 32 Ulster 32: Australian international Christian Lealifano salvaged a 32-32 draw for Ulster with a last minute try against the Dragons at Rodney Parade.

Sat, 02 Dec, 2017

Ulster storm back to overpower Kings

Guinness PRO14: Southern Kings 36 - Ulster 43: Ulster staged a superb second-half fightback to record a 43-36 Guinness PRO14 win over Southern Kings after trailing 22-10 at the break in Port Elizabeth.

Mon, 06 Nov, 2017

Leinster’s hot streak goes on as Ulster feel pain

It was not as if Leinster put Ulster to the sword in a lively, if disjointed Guinness PRO14 derby at the weekend, they simply sliced and diced them!

Mon, 30 Oct, 2017

Ulster swat Wasps at Kingspan

The European fear factor of the Kingspan Stadium may not be as severe as the once Fortress Ravenhill, but it nevertheless helped carry Ulster over the line against a stuttering Wasps side as Ulster got their Champions Cup Pool 1 campaign off to a winning start last night.

Sat, 14 Oct, 2017

Ulster suffer on Italy travels against Zebre

Ulster suffered a surprise Guinness PRO14 defeat as they came unstuck 27-23 against Zebre at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi in Italy.

Mon, 02 Oct, 2017

Andrew Trimble tries put Ulster on their way against Benetton

Benetton Treviso 14 - Ulster 21: Andrew Trimble scored two first-half tries as Ulster held on to beat Benetton Treviso 21-14 at the Stadio Monigo for their second straight Guinness PRO14 win.

Mon, 11 Sep, 2017

Ulster overcome stylish Cheetahs

Ulster 42 Cheetahs 19: Bloemfontein-based Toyota Cheetahs motored majestically onto Pro14 scene and immediately lit up the Kingspan Stadium.

Sat, 02 Sep, 2017

Ulster v Edinburgh Rugby - Guinness PRO12 Round 14

Ulster end losing streak

Ulster 24 Edinburgh 18: Despite a ragged second half in which they failed to change the scoreboard, a more confident Ulster shrugged off their losing streak with a bonus-point win over Edinburgh at Kingspan Stadium last night.

Sat, 11 Feb, 2017

Ulster end losing streak with bonus-point win over Edinburgh

Ulster ended their four-game losing run in all competitions in resounding style by racking up a 24-18 bonus-point victory over Edinburgh in the Guinness PRO12 at the Kingspan Stadium.

Fri, 10 Feb, 2017

Les Kiss rues slackness as Ulster make their exit

Exeter 31 Ulster 19: Ulster boss Les Kiss cut a frustrated figure as his side’s hopes of reaching the European Champions Cup quarter-finals ended in England’s West Country last night.

Mon, 16 Jan, 2017

Ulster pay the penalty for high tackle

A controversial penalty try helped Scarlets to a narrow 16-13 Guinness PRO12 victory over Ulster at a rain-drenched Parc y Scarlets.

Sat, 07 Jan, 2017

Ruan Pienaar and Charles Piutau set for Ulster return

A deflated Ulster side hope to have their two key men fit and ready for Saturday night’s must-win Champions Cup clash against a chastened Exeter Chiefs side at the Kingspan Stadium.

Thu, 20 Oct, 2016

Ulster v Ospreys - Guinness PRO12 Round 5

Ulster scrape narrow victory over Ospreys

Guinness PRO12 leaders Ulster left it late to beat Ospreys as Paddy Jackson's 79th-minute penalty secured the hosts a 9-7 victory.

Sat, 01 Oct, 2016

Ulster struggle to see off weakened Scarlets

Ulster struggled to defeat a weakened Scarlets side at the Kingspan Stadium last night.

Sat, 17 Sep, 2016

Powerful Charles Piutau puts on super show for Ulster

Ulster 29 Northampton Saints 19: It may have been only a pre-season workout, but Ulster’s All Black export Charles Piutau showed what a prodigious talent he is.

Sat, 27 Aug, 2016

Ulster braced for Glasgow backlash, says Louis Ludik

Ulster’s South African-born full-back Louis Ludik is expecting a big backlash from Glasgow when they head over to Scotstoun for the start of a five-game stretch that will define the Guinness Pro12 season.

Thu, 24 Mar, 2016

Paddy Jackson’s boot puts Ulster on top

Ulster 17 Dragons 15: A Paddy Jackson penalty two minutes from the end of the game catapulted Ulster to the top of the Guinness PRO12.

Sat, 06 Feb, 2016

Nigel Carolan names powerful Irish U20 side for daunting clash with Wales

Nigel Carolan has named an U20s side light on experience but heavy on physical punch for the opening Six Nations clash against Wales at Donnybrook tomorrow evening (7.35pm).

Thu, 04 Feb, 2016

Oyonnax v Ulster - European Rugby Champions Cup - Pool 1 Round 1 Refixture

Kyle McCall jubilant as gutsy Ulster pull off great escape

Oyonnax 23 Ulster 24: Kyle McCall thanked his team-mates for paving the way for his first Ulster try as the Ireland Under 20 loosehead prop picked up the plaudits for playing his part in an amazing second-half fightback.

Mon, 11 Jan, 2016

Ulster v Munster - Guinness PRO12 Round 11

Ian Keatley defies the critics to revive passionate Munster

Ulster 7 Munster 9: The often-criticised Ian Keatley emerged as Munster’s hero as the province halted their worst losing streak for a decade in sneaking a deserved Pro12 victory over Ulster in their own back yard.

Mon, 04 Jan, 2016

Toulouse v Ulster - European Rugby Champions Cup - Pool 1 Round 4

Rory Best says ‘tweaks’ bearing fruit for Ulster

Toulouse 23 Ulster 25: Ulster completed a European Champions Cup double over Toulouse to keep their quarter-final hopes alive with a 25-23 triumph at Stade Ernest Wallon.

Mon, 21 Dec, 2015

Ulster left out in the cold by Saracens

It was not their proudest moment in Europe as Ulster’s Champions Cup season looks terminal after a humiliating bonus-try defeat at the hands of Premiership kingpins Saracens in front of a quiet crowd at the Kingspan Stadium.

Sat, 21 Nov, 2015

Iain Henderson back to boost Ulster Rugby

Ireland’s emerging star Iain Henderson returns to the Ulster starting line-up for tonight’s Champions Cup battle with high-flying Saracens at the Kingspan Stadium.

Fri, 20 Nov, 2015

Simon Zebo and Donnacha Ryan set to return for Munster’s battle with Ulster

Ireland World Cup players Simon Zebo and Donnacha Ryan look set to be in the Munster squad for Friday’s eagerly- awaited Guinness Pro12 clash with Ulster at Thomond Park (kick-off 6pm).

Tue, 27 Oct, 2015

No shortage of incentives for Ulster in Glasgow

Ulster signalled its serious intent for tonight’s Guinness Pro12 semi-final at Glasgow Warriors by naming its strongest possible side.

Fri, 22 May, 2015

Ulster must go back to Glasgow

Glasgow 32 Ulster 10

Mon, 18 May, 2015

Ulster and Connacht make valuable points

Connacht 20 Ulster 27: Ulster’s title hopes and Connacht’s less ambitious but equally important Champions Cup qualification dreams both remain on target after a seven-try Pro 12 thriller at the Galway Sportsground.

Mon, 13 Apr, 2015

Bowe tries give Ulster bonus-point win at Connacht

Tommy Bowe notched his 60th and 61st Guinness Pro12 tries as Ulster led from start to finish in a 27-20 bonus point win over Connacht at the Sportsground.

Sat, 11 Apr, 2015

Ludik shines as Ulster stay second

Guinness Pro12

Sat, 28 Mar, 2015

Stuart McCloskey sees red as Ulster edge Edinburgh

Guiness Pro12

Sat, 21 Feb, 2015

Gilroy's only 23, and he's set to win his 100th cap for Ulster

Craig Gilroy will become the youngest player to win 100 caps for Ulster when he lines out against Benetton Treviso at Kingspan Stadium tomorrow night, kick off 7.35pm.

Thu, 12 Feb, 2015

Defeat for Ulster but crowd enjoys game

European Champions Cup Pool 3

Mon, 19 Jan, 2015

Ulster scrape home

Guinness Pro12

Sat, 27 Dec, 2014

Ulster outplayed as Ospreys go top

Ospreys 31 Ulster 20

Mon, 22 Dec, 2014

Pienaar keeps Ulster in hunt

Ulster 24 Scarlets 9

Mon, 08 Dec, 2014

Cave makes it safe for Ulster

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Sat, 22 Nov, 2014

Ludik: If we give Toulon too much respect, we’re dead

Louis Ludik, one Ulster’s three South African acquisitions this summer, has warned against showing too much respect to tomorrow’s European Champions Cup opponents Toulon.

Fri, 24 Oct, 2014

Ulster fail to tame Tigers’ early assault

Leicester put indifferent domestic form behind them as they made a strong start to their European Rugby Champions Cup Group Three campaign by sinking Ulster at Welford Road.

Mon, 20 Oct, 2014

Second win on the bounce for Ulster

UIster inflicted the first defeat of the season on table-toppers Glasgow and duly returned to third place in the Guinness PRO12 table.

Sat, 11 Oct, 2014

Tuohy leads charge for unbeaten Ulster

Cardiff Blues 9 Ulster 26

Sat, 20 Sep, 2014

Trimble try earns Ulster share of spoils

Scarlets 32 Ulster 32

Mon, 08 Sep, 2014

Last-gasp Trimble try earns draw for Ulster