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Why this is more important than Mandela and ‘95

When the baseball-capped Nelson Mandela danced his famous jig in the No.6 Springbok jersey, Siya Kolisi would not have paid a blind bit of notice.

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New order felled Irish heavyweights one by one

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Ulster come from behind to sink Leinster

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Leinster and Ulster teams named ahead of tomorrow's clash

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Iain Henderson back in Ulster team for crucial Pro14 clash

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Ulster’s Peter Nelson relieved to be over injury nightmare

Iain Henderson returns for Ulster's clash against Ospreys

Ulster have been given a boost ahead of their PRO14 encounter against Ospreys with the return of Iain Henderson from injury.

Thu, 14 Feb, 2019

Returning John Cooney now firmly rooted in Ulster

When Ruan Pienaar left Ulster in the summer, reluctantly and tearfully, supporters feared a void at scrum-half.

Sat, 23 Dec, 2017

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

Ruthless Ulster dismantle Dragons

Ulster 52 Dragons 25: Ballymena’s Nick Timoney marked his first Ulster start with a double helping as the home side charged virtually unopposed to the top of Conference B following a comprehensive eight-try drubbing of a dreadful Dragons outfit at the Kingspan Stadium last night.

Sat, 23 Sep, 2017

Ulster score eight tries in demolition of Dragons

Ulster maintained their perfect start to the Guinness PRO14 season with an eight-try annihilation of the Dragons at the Kingspan Stadium which saw the province take top spot in Conference B.

Fri, 22 Sep, 2017

Ulster v Scarlets - Guinness PRO12 Round 15

Les Kiss names Ulster squad for Scarlets clash

Ulster Director of Rugby Les Kiss has named his 23-man squad for Friday's Guinness PRO14 clash against Scarlets at Kingspan Stadium.

Thu, 14 Sep, 2017

Ulster bring in Australia fly half Lealifano as short term cover for Jackson

Ulster have signed Australia fly-half Christian Lealiifano on a five-month deal as cover for Paddy Jackson.

Mon, 21 Aug, 2017

Katie Taylor prompts battle for TV rights

With near perfect timing, Katie Taylor was addressing a media query relating to her plans for a world-title shot when a top US TV executive arrived to offer his congratulations.

Mon, 01 May, 2017

Benetton Treviso v Ulster - Guinness PRO12 Round 2

Strong Ulster attack lined up for Treviso tie

Ulster have the luxury of rolling out some serious power for the Guinness Pro12 visit of Treviso this evening (kick-off 7.35pm).

Fri, 03 Mar, 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

Marcell Coetzee finally springs into action for Ulster

Springbok star Marcell Coetzee will pull on an Ulster jersey for the first time tonight as he lines out against Edinburgh.

Fri, 10 Feb, 2017

Huge blow as Ruan Pienaar ruled out of clash with Scarlets

Ruan Pienaar leads the injured list of a decimated Ulster squad who lost no fewer than four players in going down a tad meekly to Leinster last Saturday. 

Thu, 05 Jan, 2017

Kell Brook defends towel throw

Kell Brook has defended trainer Dominic Ingle amid criticism of his decision to throw in the towel during his WBC and IBF middleweight title defeat by the fearsome Gennady Golovkin.

Mon, 12 Sep, 2016

Peter Nelson ensuring HBO boxing still packs a powerful punch

Before it decamped to Lisbon, Dublin’s Web Summit was the place to take the temperature of the tech world, a bewildering feast of cutting edge apps and software, high value pitches and, supposedly, multi-million euro deals sealed over a third-wave coffee.

Thu, 21 Jan, 2016

Tommy Bowe admits long road ahead in fitness battle

Ireland and Ulster winger Tommy Bowe admits he faces a long road to recovery following the knee injury sustained in the World Cup quarter-final loss to Argentina.

Thu, 10 Dec, 2015

Iain Henderson a major doubt for Six Nations, says Ulster chief Les Kiss

Ulster director of rugby fears Ireland star Iain Henderson could miss the Six Nations after suffering a hamstring injury against Edinburgh.

Wed, 09 Dec, 2015

Ruan Pienaar joins Ulster’s to mark 100 caps against Leinster

South Africa’s World Cup scrum-half Ruan Pienaar will make his 100th appearance for Ulster when they face provincial rivals Leinster at the RDS this evening in an important Guinness PRO12 clash.

Fri, 27 Nov, 2015

Ian Keatley hopes derby ‘bite’ will tempt fans to Thomond Park

Munster are hoping for Thomond Park’s biggest crowd of the season in Friday’s Guinness Pro 12 clash with Ulster (6pm) Just over 5,000 turned up for a repeat of last year’s final with Glasgow and the atmosphere was well short of what one expects when top teams meet at the iconic venue.

Wed, 28 Oct, 2015

Paul Marshall plays his 150th game for Ulster

Pint-sized scrum-half Paul Marshall will play his 150th game for Ulster in tonight’s Guinness Pro12 clash (7.45pm) against unbeaten Edinburgh at Murrayfield.

Fri, 16 Oct, 2015

Ulster record for Trimble

Ireland winger Andrew Trimble can push aside the disappointment of not being on World Cup duty when he becomes Ulster’s most-capped player this evening when Guinness Pro12 rivals Benetton Treviso visit the Kingspan Stadium.

Fri, 02 Oct, 2015

Ulster get off to an ideal start with five-pointer

Ulster made an ideal start to their PRO12 campaign with a bonus-point win over a lacklustre Opsreys.

Fri, 04 Sep, 2015

Andrew Trimble gets chance to show his quality as Ulster face Ospreys

Discarded Ireland wing Andrew Trimble gets a chance to show what he is made off as Ulster’s quest for Guinness Pro12 success begins in earnest at the Kingspan Stadium this evening when Ospreys are the visitors.

Fri, 04 Sep, 2015

Tommy Bowe and Andrew Trimble on the wings for Ulster friendly

Ireland international wingers Tommy Bowe and Andrew Trimble start for Ulster in the pre-season game against Edinburgh at Goldenacre tonight (6:30).

Fri, 28 Aug, 2015

Munster may yet draw comfort from Ulster draw

Ulster 23 Munster 23: It may not have felt like it at the time, as Paddy Jackson’s excellent conversion sent a sold-out Ravenhill into raptures, but it may well be Munster rather than Ulster who finish the season with more to celebrate.

Mon, 11 May, 2015

Munster ready to rumble at Ravenhill

Guinness Pro 12 

Sat, 09 May, 2015

Mick O’Driscoll happy with Tyler Bleyendaal's first run out for Munster

Munster A 41 Ulster Ravens 27: Kiwi outhalf Tyler Bleyendaal made his long-awaited Munster debut for the province’s second string during a 41-27 victory against the Ulster Ravens at Naas yesterday.

Thu, 30 Apr, 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

Leinster and Ulster both make changes for RDS match

Ulster have made four personnel changes and Leinster five for the PRO12 meeting between the two sides in the RDS tomorrow afternoon.

Fri, 02 Jan, 2015

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

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

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

Ulster Bank League results

The scores and scorers from today's Division 1B action

Sat, 27 Apr, 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

Bowe back to fire Ulster to top spot

RABODIRECT PRO12: Ulster 31 Dragons 5

Sat, 13 Apr, 2013

Bowe back in Ulster starting XV

Winger Tommy Bowe will start his first game for Ulster since injuring his knee in December tomorrow night when the Dragons visit Ravenhill in the third last round of the RaboDirect PRO12 (7.05pm).

Thu, 11 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

Leinster face tough test as Ulster strengthen

Head coach Mark Anscombe has brought the big guns back his side as Ulster prepare to take on Leinster at the RDS tomorrow night (6.15pm).

Fri, 29 Mar, 2013

Ulster’s big names return for Leinster showdown

Ulster’s Ruan Pienaar, Iain Henderson, Chris Henry and Roger Wilson have all recovered from injury in time to make it into head coach Mark Anscombe’s provisional 25-man squad for Saturday’s RaboDirect PRO12 meeting with league leaders Leinster at the RDS (6.15pm).

Tue, 26 Mar, 2013