#Ulster Rugby

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Clayton McMillan 22/9/2026
URC team news: Trio set for Munster debuts as McMillan names squad for Glasgow opener
Meanwhile, Caspar Gabriel makes his first Leinster start.

Thu, 24 Sep, 2026

Ryan Caldwell 11/10/2008
'I had no love for myself': Ex-Ireland rugby player Ryan Caldwell’s journey back from the edge
Ahead of the publication of his warts 'n all autobiography, the retired Ulster second-row on his recovery from addiction, depression and incarceration to find a new life as a meditation teacher

Tue, 01 Sep, 2026

Joe Schmidt ahead of the match 11/7/2026
Ulster confirm Joe Schmidt to join province as coach development advisor
Ulster head coach Richie Murphy said he knows 'first-hand the value Joe Schmidt brings to an organisation'

Wed, 29 Jul, 2026

Joe Schmidt 3/7/2026
Joe Schmidt set to take on brief stint with Ulster
Schmidt only recently finished his two-and-a-half-year tenure as Wallabies head coach

Tue, 28 Jul, 2026

David Humphreys 27/1/2025
Leinster and the rest: Irish rugby chief David Humphreys on the game's key issues
Whether it be Stuart Lancaster staying at Connacht, moving on from James Lowe, Leinster 'tax' paying for development in other three provinces, Andy Farrell's post 2027 management or the women's game, there's plenty for the former Ireland out half to be.

Thu, 09 Jul, 2026

Bordeaux Begles v Munster - Investec Champions Cup Quarter-Final
Munster handed Bordeaux test as Irish provinces learn European fate
Munster will also play Racing 92, Bristol Bears and Gloucester

Wed, 01 Jul, 2026

Leinster v Vodacom Bulls - United Rugby Championship Grand Final
Leinster seeded as Champions Cup and Challenge Cup draws set to take place
The competition organisers on Tuesday morning announced its top seeds for the four, six-team pools

Wed, 01 Jul, 2026

Arthur Vincent scores their ninth try late in the game 22/5/2026
Ulster blown away by dominant Montpellier in Challenge Cup final
Montpellier's victory means that Connacht will play in next season's Champions Cup. 

Fri, 22 May, 2026

Michael Lowry walks past the European Rugby Challenge Cup trophy 21/5/2026
Challenge Cup final: Ulster Rugby ready to step into spotlight against Montpellier
It’s 20 years since the northern province won silverware. That was a Celtic League title that feels very much like 'old money' at this stage

Thu, 21 May, 2026

Matthieu Jalibert scores his side’s second try as Arthur Retiere looks on 12/4/2026
S Donal Lenihan: A Champions Cup without South African involvement is fine by me
Word has emerged that the South African Rugby Union is considering the withdrawal of its team from the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup competitions

Wed, 20 May, 2026

Clayton McMillan during the warm up ahead of the match 16/5/2026
Munster to host Glasgow Warriors in opener as next season's URC fixture list announced
Leinster are set to host Munster in Dublin on Saturday, October 24 with the return fixture taking place on Sunday, December 27 in Limerick.

Tue, 19 May, 2026

Ulster v Glasgow Warriors - United Rugby Championship
Richie Murphy: Ulster have 'unfinished business' in Challenge Cup final
Rob Baloucoune could offer Ulster a timely boost ahead of Friday's Challenge Cup final against Montpellier in Bilbao

Mon, 18 May, 2026

Connacht v Munster - United Rugby Championship
S Donal Lenihan: Lancaster has made Galway, at once, hostile and attractive
Given the quality and consistency of performance they are delivering at present, Connacht are on a clear upward trajectory even if they fail to make the top eight next weekend.

Wed, 13 May, 2026

Munster Rugby Squad Training
S Donal Lenihan: State of the provinces — heads must roll from sorry Munster saga
Given that Roger Randle has always expressed his innocence of an alleged crime and has received the full backing of Clayton McMillan, he will surely be seeking financial compensation from this poorly-handled affair.

Wed, 06 May, 2026

Ulster v Exeter Chiefs - EPCR Challenge Cup - Semi Final - Affidea Stadium
Ravenhill erupts as four-try Ulster see off Exeter to seal first European final for 14 years  
Richie Murphy's side curtailed the Chiefs attack as they punched their ticket to Bilbao and a shot at a first trophy in two decades

Sat, 02 May, 2026

Angus Bell leaves the pitch injured 17/4/2026
Ulster hit with raft of injuries prior to Thomond clash with Munster 
Six of Murphy's matchday 23 in the 29-21 loss to Leinster last week were withdrawn through injury and will take no part in the crucial Thomond fixture.

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

Jamie Benson 21/2/2025
Ulster sign Irish-qualified out-half Jamie Benson from Harlequins
Benson said an ambition to play international rugby was part of his decision to leave Harlequins and join Ulster

Wed, 08 Apr, 2026

Juarno Augustus comes up against Jac Morgan 4/4/2026
Ulster book European Challenge Cup quarter-final with nervy win over Ospreys
Richie Murphy’s side will face Ronan O’Gara’s La Rochelle in Belfast on Friday night

Sat, 04 Apr, 2026

Vodacom Bulls v Munster - United Rugby Championship
Provinces look to Europe again on back of mixed fortunes
Clayton McMillan’s Munster side has now been beaten in nine of its last 13 matches across both competitions.

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

Bundee Aki 24/1/2026
Connacht stun Ulster to boost playoff hopes with fourth-win-in-a-row
Connacht’s bench impressed with Ben Murphy and Josh Ioane having a big impact, along with big displays from skipper Cian Prendergast and Bundee Aki helped them towards a victory which was hugely celebrated by those in green.

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

Nelson pinches Ulster Schools final at the death for Campbell College
Nelson pinches Ulster Schools final at the death for Campbell College
With time nearly up, Campbell managed to win a lineout turnover and laid siege to the Inst line

Tue, 17 Mar, 2026

Bundee Aki 24/2/2026
Aki back for Connacht but Izuchukwu misses out for Ulster trip to Wales
Connacht welcome URC leaders Glasgow to Galway while Richie Murphy's Ulster are captained by Iain Henderson for the trip to the Ospreys

Fri, 27 Feb, 2026

Blair Murray and Archer Holz celebrate after the match 24/1/2026
Late Ellis Mee try for Scarlets breaks Ulster hearts
Mee raced 50m to score the game’s sixth and final try with the clock in the red

Sat, 24 Jan, 2026

Your sport on TV this week: Return of the national football and hurling leagues, URC action and Premier League
Your sport on TV this week: Return of the national football and hurling leagues, URC action and Premier League
It is another action packed weekend of sport on TV with the return of the national football and hurling leagues, URC returns and the Premier League - all you need to know here. 

Thu, 22 Jan, 2026

Sami Bishti, Julien Curlier and Riley Norton 14/11/2025
Sami Bishti to captain Ireland U20s as Andrew Browne names 29-man squad 
Donnacha McGuire, Tom Wood, Charlie Molony and Derry Moloney all return for a second year at the age-grade.

Tue, 20 Jan, 2026

Launch of the AIB GAA Hurling Football All-Ireland Senior Club Championship Finals 14/1/2026
Sportsguide: All-Ireland senior club finals, final pool games in Champions and Challenge Cup and Basketball finals
It is another action packed weekend of sport with the All-Ireland senior club football and hurling finals, the final round of the pool stages in Champions and Challenge Cups and the Basketball finals at the National Basketball Arena - all you need to know here.

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026

Your sport on TV this week: All-Ireland Club senior finals, Champions and Challenge Cup and Premier League
Your sport on TV this week: All-Ireland Club senior finals, Champions and Challenge Cup and Premier League
It is another action packed weekend of sport on tv with the All-Ireland Club senior football and hurling finals, the Champions and Challenge Cup final group games and the Premier League - all you need to know here. 

Thu, 15 Jan, 2026

Joey Carbery arrives ahead of the match 13/12/2025
Leinster and IRFU on different wavelengths over Joey Carbery question
Leo Cullen has already confirmed Leinster’s interest in Joey Carbery. It looks a done deal and the suspicion is that Leinster will be pleased enough to get the better of the union

Mon, 12 Jan, 2026

Werner Kok with Dan Kelly 2/1/2026
Ulster cruise by hapless Munster in frosty URC clash
Little went right for the visitors, who also lost back-rowers John Hodnett and Alex Kendellen, and centre Alex Nankivell to injuries as Ulster overtook them in the URC table at the halfway stage of the regular season having played a game less.

Fri, 02 Jan, 2026

Nathan Doak celebrates after the game 5/12/2025
Nathan Doak pens two-year contract extension with Ulster
He will remain at the province until the summer of 2028.

Thu, 01 Jan, 2026

Connacht v Ulster - United Rugby Championship
Murphy's Ulster head into Munster clash with confidence after bonus point win over Connacht
Murphy's side will head home after two away derby interpros.

Mon, 29 Dec, 2025

TV Guide: Munster v Leinster, Connacht take on Ulster and Premier League
TV Guide: Munster v Leinster, Connacht take on Ulster and Premier League
It is another action packed weekend of sport with interpro derbies in the URC with Munster welcoming Leinster to Thomond Park and Connacht take on Ulster at the Dexcom Stadium and the Premier League continues - all you need to know here. 

Thu, 25 Dec, 2025

Wolfhounds players celebrate after the game 20/12/2025
Wolfhounds and Clovers off to winning starts in the Celtic Challenge 
Wolfhounds defeated Edinburgh while the Clovers got the better of Gwalia Lightning

Sat, 20 Dec, 2025

Your sport on TV this week: All-Ireland Club hurling semi-finals, URC and Premier League
Your sport on TV this week: All-Ireland Club hurling semi-finals, URC and Premier League
It is another action packed weekend of sport on TV with the All-Ireland Club hurling semi-finals, the URC returns after the European break with all four provinces in action and the Premier League heats up - all you need to know here.

Thu, 18 Dec, 2025

Leinster v Ulster - United Rugby Championship
Ulster travel to Dublin with Leinster square in their sights
Richie Murphy was absolutely respectful of their latest opposition when talking earlier in the week but the very fact that he used the word ‘beatable’ about Leinster speaks for their state of mind.

Thu, 18 Dec, 2025

Dexcom Stadium 23/8/2025
Ireland to play first Women's Six Nations game at Dexcom Stadium
It was announced earlier this year that the Ireland Women will play their first game at the Aviva Stadium.

Tue, 09 Dec, 2025

Jacob Stockdale celebrates scoring his sides first try 5/12/2025
Ulster hit Racing for nine as Stockdale and Ward shine 
Ulster were something close to full strength for this Challenge Cup opener, but Racing almost entirely rotated their team from the previous weekend

Fri, 05 Dec, 2025

Your sport on TV this week: Champions and Challenge Cup, provincial finals and Premier League
Your sport on TV this week: Champions and Challenge Cup, provincial finals and Premier League
It is another action packed weekend of sport on TV - here's all you need to know.

Fri, 05 Dec, 2025

Your sport on TV this week: Munster Club SHC final, URC returns and Premier League
Your sport on TV this week: Munster Club SHC final, URC returns and Premier League
It is another action packed weekend of sport on TV with the Munster Club SHC final between Waterford's Ballygunner and Clare's Éire Óg, Ennis, the URC returns with all four Irish provinces in action and the Premier League continues - all you need to know here. 

Fri, 28 Nov, 2025

Your sport on TV this week: Ireland v South Africa, Premier League and Provincial Club Championship
Your sport on TV this week: Ireland v South Africa, Premier League and Provincial Club Championship
It's another action packed weekend of sport on TV.

Thu, 20 Nov, 2025

Ireland v Australia - Quilter Nations Series 2025
Ireland v South Africa: Kick-off time, TV details and team news
Ireland welcome South Africa to town this weekend and it promises to be another epic clash between the two sides.

Mon, 17 Nov, 2025

Ireland Rugby Squad Training and Media Conference
Andy Farrell hoping Mack Hansen brings pre-injury form to Wallabies clash
“I think he was in great form, certainly within the Lions series, I mean, wow, I hadn't seen him in better form actually, and then obviously the foot injury stopped that progress."

Thu, 13 Nov, 2025

Ireland v Japan - Quilter Nations Series 2025
Ireland v Australia: Kick-off time, TV details and team news
Ireland got back to winning ways against Japan while Joe Schmidt's Australia were stunned by their defeat to Italy. 

Thu, 13 Nov, 2025

Ireland v New Zealand - Gallagher Cup Match
Ireland v Japan: Kick-off time, TV details and team news
Ireland and Japan will go head-to-head this Saturday with both sides hoping to bounce back after their defeats last weekend.

Fri, 07 Nov, 2025

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