#Ulster Rugby

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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

Ireland Rugby Squad Training and Media Conference
Chicago role still 'eating away' at honest and maturing Craig Casey
Craig Casey has watched Cam Roigard's late try for the All Blacks against Ireland 25 times. "It’s completely on me," said the scrum-half. 

Thu, 06 Nov, 2025

Mossy Lawler 28/10/2025
Mossy Lawler: 'These players understand that this is an opportunity for them to stick their hands up at a higher level'
Munster assistant coach Mossy Lawler believes there is an opportunity for all those travelling to Spain to advance their Test claims at Estadio Municipal de Butarque.

Tue, 04 Nov, 2025

Stuart McCloskey attempts to avoid contact 1/11/2025
McCloskey backs Ireland to bounce back as he stakes claim with standout display
The Ulster star was one of the positives for Andy Farrell, in defeat to the All Blacks. 

Mon, 03 Nov, 2025

Ireland v New Zealand - Gallagher Cup Match
Time for honesty as Paul O'Connell's lineout woes linger
The time for Ireland to be brutally honest about O’Connell’s struggles has surely come. Answers are overdue.

Mon, 03 Nov, 2025

Ireland v New Zealand - Gallagher Cup Match
Player ratings: Some good, some not so good as Ireland wilt late on 
Brendan O'Brien rates the Irish performances in Chicago.

Sat, 01 Nov, 2025

Ireland v New Zealand - Gallagher Cup Match
Ireland slump to defeat against All Blacks after disappointing final 20 minutes in Chicago
They led for 55 minutes but rarely looked comfortable or fluid, a chaotic lineout and some defensive switch-offs leaving Farrell and his coaching staff with plenty to ponder

Sat, 01 Nov, 2025

Leroy Carter and James Lowe compete for a ball in the air 1/11/2025
As it happened: Farrell's Ireland suffer defeat to All Blacks in Chicago 
It's the All Blacks' day in Chicago. 

Sat, 01 Nov, 2025

Fionn Gilbert wins a line out 1/11/2025
All-Ireland League: St Mary's pip Cork Con to remain atop Div 1A table as Terenure continue to rise
Elsewhere, Hugo McLaughlin followed up on his Leinster senior debut last week with an eye-catching hat-trick of tries during Lansdowne's 62-17 triumph over Nenagh Ormond on home soil

Sat, 01 Nov, 2025

Ireland v New Zealand - Autumn Nations Series
Ireland v New Zealand: kick-off time, TV details and team news 
Ireland take on New Zealand in "The Rematch" this Saturday November 1 at Soldier Field in Chicago.

Sat, 01 Nov, 2025

Ireland v New Zealand - International match
Sportsguide: Ireland v New Zealand, Club championship and Premier League
It is another action packed weekend of sport with Ireland and New Zealand going head-to-head in Chicago, the club championship  and the Premier League continues - all you need to know here.

Sat, 01 Nov, 2025

Dan Sheehan 31/10/2025
Dan Sheehan: 'The reality is it doesn't matter. Both teams are full of world-class players'
As Ireland and New Zealand prepare to go head-to-head tomorrow Dan Sheehan is not worried about Ireland's lack of game time leading into the clash

Fri, 31 Oct, 2025

New Zealand perform the haka 16/7/2022
S Mick Cleary: Five reasons why the All Blacks fixture is still rugby’s draw card
It still does it for me even though there are many who find that the pre-match ritual has become overblown and unnecessary. Ignore them. They are just making a song and dance about a song and dance.

Fri, 31 Oct, 2025

Ireland Rugby Media Conference
'We've got to embrace this' - Andy Farrell sees All Blacks challenge as a privilege
Scott Robertson had made his own deliberations. There was no room for Leinster-bound Rieko Ioane but out-half Beauden Barrett was one of three changes to the starters. He’d noted Ireland’s moves too.

Fri, 31 Oct, 2025

Your sport on TV this week: Ireland take on New Zealand, Breeders' Cup and Club Championship
Your sport on TV this week: Ireland take on New Zealand, Breeders' Cup and Club Championship
It is another action packed weekend of sport on TV as Ireland and New Zealand go head-to-head in Soldier Field, the Breeders' Cup takes place and the club championships continues - all  you need to know here. 

Fri, 31 Oct, 2025

Leinster v Munster - United Rugby Championship
Sportsguide: Leinster v Munster, Premier League and club championship
It is another action packed weekend of sport this weekend with the first interpro of the URC season when Munster travel to Leinster, the Premier League is back and the club championship continues - all you need to know here.

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

Your sport on TV this week: Leinster v Munster, club championships and Women's FAI Cup final
Your sport on TV this week: Leinster v Munster, club championships and Women's FAI Cup final
It is another action packed weekend of sport on TV with Leinster and Munster going head-to-head in GAA HQ, the club championships around the country continue and the Women's FAI Cup final - all you need to know here.

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

Ulster v Vodacom Bulls - United Rugby Championship
Ulster register statement of intent with dismissal of Bulls
Ulster scored four tries and leaked just one in a performance of ambition and variation.

Sat, 11 Oct, 2025

Your sport on TV this week: Munster v Edinburgh, Ireland face Portugal and Premier League
Your sport on TV this week: Munster v Edinburgh, Ireland face Portugal and Premier League
It is another action packed weekend of sport on TV with round three of the URC, Ireland travelling to Lisbon to face Portugal in the World Cup qualifiers and the Premier League continues - all you need to know here.

Fri, 10 Oct, 2025

Eve Higgins after the match 7/9/2025
Ireland undaunted by Black Ferns loss ahead of World Cup quarter-final
France haven’t lost to Ireland since 2017 and they will have seen plenty in how the world champions defanged their next opponents that can be used or tweaked for their own devices before the teams meet again at the weekend.

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

Bryn Cunningham departs Ulster for new challenge
Bryn Cunningham departs Ulster for new challenge
Cunningham spent three decades with Ulster starting out as a player before moving into senior management.

Mon, 08 Sep, 2025

Ireland Women's Rugby Media Conference and Training Session
Maeve Óg O'Leary returns to Munster's starting XV for Connacht clash
Leinster will take on Ulster with Molly Byrne captaining the side for the summer clashes.

Sat, 09 Aug, 2025

Ireland v France - Guinness Six Nations Rugby Championship
Thursday night clash for Six Nations opener with reigning champions France hosting Ireland
Ireland will take on Italy, Wales and Scotland at home while making trips to France and England. 

Mon, 19 May, 2025

Limerick v Cork - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final
Sportsguide: All Ireland SFC, Munster SHC and PGA Championship
It is another action packed weekend of sport with the start of the All Ireland SFC, the Munster SHC continues and the second major of the year with the PGA Championship in Quail Hollow - all you need to know about sport on this weekend.

Sat, 17 May, 2025

Your sport on TV this week: All-Ireland SFC, FA Cup final and PGA Championship
Your sport on TV this week: All-Ireland SFC, FA Cup final and PGA Championship
It is another action packed weekend of sport with the All-Ireland SFC series kicking off, the men's and women's FA Cup finals and the PGA Championship - all you need to know about sport on TV this weekend.

Fri, 16 May, 2025

Peter O’Mahony celebrates scoring a try with Tom Farrell 9/5/2025
O'Mahony, Murray and Archer get perfect Thomond send-off as Munster claim vital win over Ulster
Two tries from man of the match Tom Farrell added to his hat-trick in Belfast in Munster’s pre-Christmas as his side reversed a three-game losing streak when it really mattered.

Fri, 09 May, 2025

Your sport on TV this week: Munster v Ulster, Leinster and Ulster SFC finals
Your sport on TV this week: Munster v Ulster, Leinster and Ulster SFC finals
It is another action packed weekend of sport on TV with Munster taking on Ulster in the URC, Louth and Meath go head-to-head in the Leinster SFC final and its a repeat of the 2024 Ulster final when Donegal and Armagh face off again - all you need to know here.

Fri, 09 May, 2025

Clontarf players celebrate with supporters 27/4/2025
S Duncan Casey: Provinces might be struggling in URC but club rugby is going from strength to strength
If you ask those at the coal face, the verdict is pretty unanimous: the standard of the AIL is the highest it has ever been.

Tue, 29 Apr, 2025

Jordan Hendrikse kicks a conversion 26/4/2025
Sharks reel in Ulster to put a huge dent in province's play-off hopes  
Jordan Hendrikse landed a last-gasp penalty to earn the Sharks a dramatic victory

Sat, 26 Apr, 2025

Amee-Leigh Costigan 26/4/2025
Late heartbreak for Ireland as Scotland steal in at the death 
Scott Bemand's injury-hit side finish in third place but end on a losing note as Francesca McGhie's late score settles it

Sat, 26 Apr, 2025

Liverpool v West Ham United - Premier League - Anfield
Sportsguide: Liverpool v Tottenham, hurling and football championship and Women's Six Nations
It is another action packed weekend of sport as Liverpool have one hand on the Premier League trophy, the hurling and football championships continue and the Women's Guinness Six Nations - all you need to know here. 

Sat, 26 Apr, 2025

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