Person: Piutau

Sting in the tail for Ulster as they bow out of Champions Cup

Wasps 26 - Ulster 7: Wasps ended their European Champions Cup group campaign on a winning note with a convincing 26-7 victory over Ulster at the Ricoh Arena.

Mon, 22 Jan, 2018

Piutau hopes to reward Ulster’s patience with silverware

Charles Piutau has, at best, five months of rugby in an Ulster shirt to realise his ambition of bringing silverware to a trophy-hungry Kingspan Stadium.

Sat, 30 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

Uini Atonio with Kieran Treadwell 22/10/2017

Mixed emotions as Tommy Bowe enters record books

La Rochelle 41 Ulster 17: Tommy Bowe moved into joint fourth place on European rugby’s all-time try-scoring lists - but that was about as good as it for Ulster as they were beaten 41-17 in La Rochelle.

Mon, 23 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

Henderson ready to lead Ulster into battle

Lions star Iain Henderson will lead Ulster for the first time when a so far stingless Wasps side fly into Belfast for the opening Champions Cup Pool 1 clash at the Kingspan Stadium this evening.

Fri, 13 Oct, 2017

Stunning second-half try sees Ulster beat Connacht in close fight

A stunning second-half try by in-form winger Jacob Stockdale saw Ulster win a closely fought Guinness PRO14 Irish derby with Connacht.

Fri, 06 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

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 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 quiet on possible signing of Aussie Christian Leali’ifano

Ulster have refused to confirm, or deny, that they are poised to sign the talented Wallaby fly-half Christian Leali’ifano on a short-term contract.

Tue, 15 Aug, 2017

Pro12 Dream Team selection has ruffled Leinster feathers

There will be no-one moaning in Leinster if Isa Nacewa lifts the Guinness Pro12 trophy at Aviva Stadium on May 27 but the lack of players from the province making the league’s Dream Team this season has ruffled some blue feathers.

Sat, 06 May, 2017

Munster v Leicester Tigers - European Rugby Champions Cup Pool 1 Round 3

Erasmus shuffles Munster's deck for Ulster visit as Sarries loom

Munster Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus once again rings the changes for this afternoon’s Guinness PRO12 encounter with Ulster at Thomond Park. 

Sat, 15 Apr, 2017

Ulster's Charles Piutau wants chance to get on front foot against Munster

Ulster’s marquee signing Charles Piutau has been a bit of a nomenclature lately as his pack struggle for the type of possession that his dancing feet and flair require.

Sat, 15 Apr, 2017

Ulster win but miss out on bonus

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Sat, 04 Mar, 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

Kiss confident Piutau will return for Glasgow clash

Ulster will closely monitor the fitness of their key player Charles Piutau ahead of Saturday’s Guinness PRO12 clash with Glasgow at the Kingspan Stadium.

Wed, 15 Feb, 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

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 v ASM Clermont Auvergne - European Rugby Champions Cup Pool 5 Round 3

Ulster take the fight to Clermont

Ulster 39 Clermont 32: Ulster has enjoyed some spectacular victories in Europe but, surely, none can have matched this lunchtime encounter for excitement, unpredictability and high-class rugby.

Mon, 12 Dec, 2016

Connacht v Ulster - Guinness PRO12 Round 10

Ulster hitting form at ideal time, says Malone

“We have some star players in really good form at the moment, Charles Piutau and Ruan Pienaar were outstanding last week, so I think they’ll have a lot to think about on Saturday.”

Fri, 09 Dec, 2016

Cardiff Blues v Ulster - Guinness PRO12 Round 10

Ruan Pienaar shines as Ulster win in Cardiff

An inspired Ruan Pienaar led Ulster to a 35-22 Guinness PRO12 victory over Cardiff Blues at the Arms Park.

Sat, 03 Dec, 2016

Rory Scannell drops a beauty to grind out win for Munster

Ulster 14 Munster 15: Munster staged an unlikely late revival to knock Ulster off the top of the Guinness Pro 12 table with a dramatic 15-14 victory at Kingspan Stadium last night.

Sat, 29 Oct, 2016

Powerful Charles Piutau can’t wait to pull on Ulster jersey

Charles Piutau probably comes from the hardest school of knocks of all - the All Blacks.

Sat, 22 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

Ulster boss Les Kiss to unleash eager Charles Piutau against Scarlets

New Zealander Charles Piutau is anxious to get back into Ulster action for the visit of the winless Scarlets to the Kingspan Stadium this evening (7.05 pm),

Fri, 16 Sep, 2016

Ireland v Scotland - Rugby World Cup Warm-Up Match

Shane Horgan hails Connacht Pro12 effect and lays down challenge to Munster and Leinster

Shane Horgan has challenged both Munster and Leinster to follow the example of Guinness Pro12 champions Connacht and attack the new season with a more exciting brand of ball-in-hand rugby.

Fri, 02 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

Andrew Trimble seeks perfect blend in bid to tame All Blacks

Andrew Trimble believes Ireland will need to walk a fine line between self-confidence and respect when they face the All Blacks in their international season opener in Chicago’s Soldier Field and again in Dublin two weeks later.

Fri, 26 Aug, 2016