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Nine Ulster players named in Ireland squad for Nations Championship

Nine Ulster players named in Ireland squad for Nations Championship

Nine Ulster players have been named in Andy Farrell's Ireland squad ahead of next month's Nations Championship.

21 October 2026

Watch Ireland’s Nations Championship Fixtures Live in the 9 Counties Bar

Watch Ireland’s Nations Championship Fixtures Live in the 9 Counties Bar

Join us for Ireland’s three November internationals, with great food, drinks and 10% off food and drink for season ticket holders. Open two hours before kick-off, with entry on a first come, first served basis, subject to capacity.

21 October 2026

Ulster’s Mark Sexton to Lead Ireland XV

Ulster’s Mark Sexton to Lead Ireland XV

Ulster Rugby Attack Coach Mark Sexton has been appointed Head Coach of Ireland XV for the 2026/27 season, with the team set to face Chile at Queen’s University in Belfast on Friday, 12 February.

21 October 2026

URC Preview | Vodacom Bulls (A)

URC Preview | Vodacom Bulls (A)

All you need to know ahead of Ulster's URC Round 4 fixture against Vodacom Bulls at Loftus Versfeld Stadium this Saturday. (KO: 12.45pm)

19 October 2026

Queens Storm to All-Ireland Junior Cup Semi-finals

Queens Storm to All-Ireland Junior Cup Semi-finals

Queens University march on to the semi-finals of the Women's all-Ireland Junior Cup, while Malone fall at the first hurdle.

21 October 2026

SolarFix NI Junior Cup and Junior Shield Semi-final Draw

SolarFix NI Truck Junior Cup and Shield Draw

SolarFix NI Junior Cup and Junior Shield Semi-final Draw

The semi-final draws for the SolarFix NI Junior Cup and Shield have taken place at Affidea Stadium.

21 October 2026

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19 October 2026

United Rugby Championship

Saturday, 24 October, 2026 - 12:45

Loftus Versfeld

Vodacom Bulls Rugby

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Challenge Cup

Saturday, 17 October, 2026 - 15:15

Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi

Zebre RC

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Watch Ireland’s Nations Championship Fixtures Live in the 9 Counties Bar

21st October 2026

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Nine Ulster players named in Ireland squad for Nations Championship

Nine Ulster players have been named in Andy Farrell's Ireland squad ahead of next month's Nations Championship.

21st October 2026

News

Queens Storm to All-Ireland Junior Cup Semi-finals

Queens University march on to the semi-finals of the Women's all-Ireland Junior Cup, while Malone fall at the first hurdle.

21st October 2026

News

SolarFix NI Junior Cup and Junior Shield Semi-final Draw

The semi-final draws for the SolarFix NI Junior Cup and Shield have taken place at Affidea Stadium.

21st October 2026

News

Ulster’s Mark Sexton to Lead Ireland XV

Ulster Rugby Attack Coach Mark Sexton has been appointed Head Coach of Ireland XV for the 2026/27 season, with the team set to face Chile at Queen’s University in Belfast on Friday, 12 February.

21st October 2026

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Ulster confirm travelling squad to South Africa

Ulster Head Coach, Richie Murphy, has selected a 30-player travelling squad ahead of the province’s upcoming URC matches against Vodacom Bulls and DHL Stormers in South Africa.

20th October 2026

Match Previews

URC Preview | Vodacom Bulls (A)

All you need to know ahead of Ulster's URC Round 4 fixture against Vodacom Bulls at Loftus Versfeld Stadium this Saturday. (KO: 12.45pm)

19th October 2026

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19th October 2026

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Squad Update | Vodacom Bulls (A)

The Performance Medicine Team has issued an injury update ahead of the province's BKT United Rugby Championship Round 4 fixture against Vodacom Bulls this Saturday.

19th October 2026

Away at

Vodacom Bulls Rugby

24/10/2026 - 12:45

Loftus Versfeld

Match Centre

Away at

DHL The Stormers

31/10/2026 - 12:45

DHL Cape Town Stadium

Match Centre

Away at

Cardiff Rugby

05/12/2026 - 15:00

Cardiff Arms Park

Match Centre

At home

Aviron Bayonnais Rugby

12/12/2026 - 13:00

Affidea Stadium

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Fixture News

Ulster team named for Challenge Cup opener in Parma

Ulster Rugby Head Coach, Richie Murphy, has named his Ulster matchday squad to face Zebre Parma tomorrow in Round 1 of the EPCR Challenge Cup at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi. (KO: 3.15pm IRL/ UK time)

16th October 2026

Fixture News

Squad Update | Zebre Parma (A)

The Performance Medicine Team has issued an injury update ahead of the province's EPCR Challenge Cup Round 1 fixture against Zebre Parma this Saturday.

13th October 2026

Fixture News

What's on Guide | Ulster v Munster

It's our first home inter-pro derby of the season as Ulster welcome Munster to Affidea for Round 3 of the BKT URC this Saturday (Kick-off 5.30pm)

5th October 2026

Tom Stewart captains the team against Glasgow

Fixture News

Ulster team named for Glasgow Warriors Away Clash

Head Coach, Richie Murphy, has named his Ulster side to face Glasgow Warriors on Saturday night at Scotstoun Stadium in Round 2 of the BKT United Rugby Championship. (KO: 5.30pm)

1st October 2026