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Connacht get act together with first win of the season

Connacht 28, Edinburgh 15: Pat Lam’s Connacht found their top form and avoided the ignominy of becoming the first champions to lose four straight games in defence of their title with a stunning bonus point win at the Sportsground last night.

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‘Exorcism’ in Cork was not an official ritual by the church

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White Socks comfortably off the mark

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Neil Doak rings changes for Ulster’s trip to Glasgow

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Ulster craving success, says Tommy Bowe

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Ulster back Allen moving to Edinburgh

Markets: Quality animals draw attention of buyers as marts enjoy a flying trade in fine weather

Silage contractor Michael Allen from Enniskeane was a busy man last Thursday afternoon making his first round bales of the season.

Thu, 16 Apr, 2015

Humphreys to reach Ulster landmark

Ian Humphreys finally makes his 100th Ulster appearance tonight (7.35pm) when the Scarlets visit a sold-out Kingspan Stadium.

Fri, 27 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

Ulster face trial in Toulon today

European Champions Cup Pool 3

Sat, 17 Jan, 2015

Pienaar badly missed

If there is one person Ulster have missed more than any other during an injury-plagued 2014, it has been their cultured scrum-half Ruan Pienaar.

Sat, 20 Dec, 2014

Ulster name side to face Ospreys in Wales

Neil Doak has made two changes to the side that were narrowly defeated by Scarlets in the Champions Cup last weekend.

Fri, 19 Dec, 2014

Best to start for Ulster against Munster who make five changes

Rory Best will start for Ulster against Munster in tomorrow's match at Thomond Park while Munster coach Anthony Foley has named a strong squad bolstered by a number of returning internationals.

Thu, 27 Nov, 2014

Ross gets chance to prove worth for Ulster

Former Lansdowne flanker Clive Ross will make his first competitive start for Ulster when they travel to Parma to face Zebre later this afternoon (3pm kick-off Irish time).

Sat, 27 Sep, 2014

Marshall and Trimble on the bench for Ulster

Louis Ludik, Franco van der Merwe and Wiehahn Herbst will make their debuts for Ulster against Scarlets at Parc Y Scarlets, tomorrow afternoon (kick-off 2.40pm).

Fri, 05 Sep, 2014

O’Brien: You have to move on quickly

Seán O’Brien insists there will be no nostalgia around the Leinster squad as they fine-tune their preparations before next weekend’s Pro12 kick-off.

Sat, 30 Aug, 2014

Nations Cup of ‘big benefit’

Ireland’s director of rugby Eddie Wigglesworth hit back at criticism aimed at the IRFU for participating in the IRB Nations Cup.

Mon, 16 Jun, 2014

All change for Emerging Ireland ahead of Uruguay match

Rotation is clearly the policy within the Irish squad participating in the IRB Nations Cup in Bucharest and, in advance of Wednesday’s clash with Uruguay.

Sun, 15 Jun, 2014

Is there one last push left in Munster?

Munster 17 Ulster 19

Mon, 12 May, 2014

Disappointment for Penney on Thomond swansong

Munster 17 Ulster 19

Sat, 10 May, 2014

Shot of self-belief will stand to Ireland

Ireland sealed the deal to claim only our second Six Nations title in dramatic fashion at Paris on Saturday night but the long-term benefits we will derive from winning a tight game will stand to this side.

Mon, 17 Mar, 2014

Ulster climb to second spot with home win over Ospreys

Ulster 10 Ospreys 7

Fri, 07 Feb, 2014

No bonus point but a good result for Ulster

Ulster 27 Montpellier 16

Fri, 10 Jan, 2014

Payne lifts gloom as Ulster labour to shake off Zebre

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Sat, 21 Dec, 2013

Wallace pumped up to make long-awaited Ravenhill return

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Fri, 20 Dec, 2013

McKinney helps Ulster kick on

Ulster 41 Edinburgh 17

Sat, 23 Nov, 2013

Ulster put on a show at Revenhill

Ulster 41 Edinburgh 17

Fri, 22 Nov, 2013

Gilroy and Henderson fit for Edinburgh clash

Ireland internationals, Craig Gilroy and Iain Henderson have recovered from injury and have been named in Mark Anscombe's starting XV for the game against Edinburgh at Ravenhill tomorrow evening.

Thu, 21 Nov, 2013

Payne to lead Ulster for Scarlets clash

Future Ireland prospect Jared Payne will captain Ulster when they travel to face the Scarlets in Llanelli this evening (6.30pm).

Sat, 02 Nov, 2013

Anscombe must reshuffle as Gilroy out

Ireland winger Craig Gilroy will miss Ulster’s opening Heineken Cup tie against Leicester Tigers at Ravenhill tomorrow night due to an ankle injury.

Thu, 10 Oct, 2013

Bowe and Best relish Ulster win

Ulster 32 Treviso 13

Fri, 27 Sep, 2013

Bowe and Best return for Ulster

Rory Best and Tommy Bowe have been selected for Ulster's RaboDirect PRO12 match against Benetton Treviso at Ravenhill tomorrow night, kick-off 7.05pm.

Thu, 26 Sep, 2013

Jackson puts Connacht to the sword

Connacht 7 Ulster 18

Sat, 21 Sep, 2013

Concerns remain for Penney despite victory

It was an interesting night in the Rabo Direct Pro 12 last night where we saw the good, the bad and the ugly, writes Daniel Pitcher…

Sat, 14 Sep, 2013

Glasgow secure last-minute win

Ulster 12 Glasgow 13

Fri, 13 Sep, 2013

Trimble finger surgery could upset Ulster Heineken plans

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Fri, 13 Sep, 2013

Ulster make seven changes for Glasgow game

Ulster coach, Mark Anscombe, has made seven personnel to the team that lost to Newport Gwent Dragons last week for tomorrow's clash with Glasgow Warriors at Ravenhill (kick off 19:05).

Thu, 12 Sep, 2013

Six uncapped players named in squad to tour USA and Canada

Rory Best will captain a senior Ireland squad featuring six uncapped players for the summer tour of the USA and Canada.

Sun, 19 May, 2013

Anscombe names strong squad for Cardiff visit

All fifteen players who started Ulster’s impressive 18-34 over Connacht last weekend have been included in head coach Mark Anscombe’s extended 27-man squad for Friday night’s game against Cardiff Blues at Ravenhill (7.45pm).

Wed, 01 May, 2013

Muller back for Ulster

Ulster captain Johann Muller has been named in Mark Anscombe’s extended 25-man squad to face Connacht at the Sportsground on Friday night (7.45pm).

Tue, 16 Apr, 2013

Anscombe rests Trimble and Jackson for Dragons visit

Ulster head coach Mark Anscombe has decided to omit international duo Paddy Jackson and Andrew Trimble from his extended 25-man squad for Friday night's RaboDirect PRO12 game against Newport Gwent Dragons at Ravenhill (7.05pm).

Wed, 10 Apr, 2013

Big names back for Ulster

Captain Johann Muller and fullback Jared Payne return to the Ulster XV as head coach Mark Anscombe makes seven changes for tomorrow night’s RaboDirect PRO12 meeting with Edinburgh at Murrayfield (7:30pm).

Thu, 21 Mar, 2013

Injured Ulster trio return for Edinburgh clash

Johann Muller, Nick Williams and Jared Payne have all recovered from injury and have been included in the Ulster squad for Friday night's RaboDirect PRO12 game against Edinburgh at Murrayfield (7:30pm).

Tue, 19 Mar, 2013

Afoa moves over to let Fitzpatrick in

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Fri, 01 Mar, 2013

Anscombe gives Jackson the nod for Treviso tussle

Ulster head coach Mark Anscombe has restored Paddy Jackson to his starting XV, naming the 21-year-old at flyhalf for tomorrow night’s RaboDirect PRO12 meeting with Treviso at Ravenhill (7.05pm)

Thu, 28 Feb, 2013

Jackson returns to Ulster squad after disappointing Ireland debut

After a disappointing outing for Ireland in the Six Nations defeat to Scotland on Sunday, 21-year-old flyhalf Paddy Jackson could return to provincial duty this weekend having been included in the provisional Ulster squad for Friday’s meeting with Treviso at Ravenhill (7.05pm).

Tue, 26 Feb, 2013

Anscombe hands Ulster duo first start against Glasgow