Everything you need to know about tomorrow's fixture against Leinster including team news, travel updates, entertainment info, competitions and much more...
What: Ulster v Leinster
When: Saturday 30th April 2016, kick off 3.00pm
Where: Kingspan Stadium
TV: Live on Sky Sports 1
TEAM UPDATE
Ulster team and replacements to play Leinster, Guinness PRO12, Saturday 30th April, Kingspan Stadium (kick-off 3pm).
(15-9): Jared Payne, Andrew Trimble, Luke Marshall, Stuart McCloskey, Craig Gilroy; Paddy Jackson, Ruan Pienaar;
(1-8): Callum Black, Rory Best (c), Ricky Lutton, Peter Browne, Franco van der Merwe, Iain Henderson, Chris Henry, Sean Reidy;
Replacements (16-23): Rob Herring, Kyle McCall, Andy Warwick, Robbie Diack, Roger Wilson, Paul Marshall, Stuart Olding, Darren Cave.
TICKET UPDATE
Tickets for tomorrow's Guinness PRO12 game against Leinster are SOLD OUT.
Tickets that are due to be collected can be picked up at the Ticket Booth located at the Onslow Parade gate on the Ravenhill Road side of the ground from 1pm.
For general ticket information you can visit the main Ticket Office (located behind the Food Village in the reception of Head Office) from when gates open, up to 30 minutes after the final whistle.
Please note this game is covered by a 2015/16 Season Ticket.
2016/17 Season Tickets
2016/17 Ulster Rugby Season Tickets are currently available for purchase or renewal online and from the Ulster Rugby Ticket Office at Kingspan Stadium. For further information, please visit www.ulsterrugby.com/seasontickets or call in to the Ulster Rugby Ticket Office before, during or after the game.
OUR CLUB
All junior Season Ticket holders are invited to ‘OUR Quarter’ from when gates open, in front of the main office building until ten minutes before kick off, when members will line up for Guard of Honour.
Pick up the newest edition of the OUR Club magazine and see Sparky and some of the players as they drop in to say hello. Paul Jackson and Pete Nelson will be in OUR Quarter from 2.00pm to 2.30pm to sign autographs and pose for photos. Congratulations must go to Scott Wilson who won this season's OUR Club Design a Jersey Competition in association with Kukri Sports. Scott will be presented with his jersey at half time on the pitch. Please give him a big cheer!
Scott Wilson's - Winning Design
ENTERTAINMENT
Q Radio Street Team
Stephen Clements and the Q Radio Street Team will be located in the Food Village providing the soundtrack to your Saturday afternoon at Kingspan Stadium.
Fan Photo-booth in the Phoenix Dome!
Louis Ludik, Conor Joyce, Ian Humpreys and Bronson Ross will be in the Phoenix Dome from 1.15pm at the fan photo booth, followed by Johnny Murphy, Sam Arnold, Paul Rowley and Ruaidhri Murphy at 1.45pm. Get down early to try our photo booth and pick up a souvenir photo with the players!
£20,000 up for grabs in BT Crossbar Challenge Grand Finale
Ulster and Leinster Fans Given The Chance To Kick For Goal and Win £20,000.
BT, Official Communications partner of Ulster Rugby, announced details of a massive £20,000 cash reward for the BT Crossbar Challenge Grand Finale which will take place in advance of tomorrow's game.
Hundreds of fans applied for their chance to take home the cash prize with just five match day goes selected to kick for the crossbar in front of a packed Kingspan Stadium.
With no successful attempts from this year’s category exclusive events including; an over 50’s, a men’s only, a women’s only and an under 18’s event, everyone is hoping that the best is saved till last in BT’s blockbuster season finale. Cheer on our five brave contestants on pitch from 2:40pm.
Heineken Clubhouse Challenge
Rugby legends Stephen Ferris and Malcolm O’Kelly will be in the Heineken Quarter Bar looking for teammates from 1:15pm for the Heineken Clubhouse Challenge. Test your rugby knowledge with the two famous captains.
Look out for the Heineken promo team for your chance to take on these legends in a special rugby quiz and win tickets to the Ulster Rugby awards dinner! (Over 18s Only)
£500 on the line in BT Speed Test Grand Finale
BT, Official Communications partner of Ulster Rugby, are giving five contestants the chance to win £500 cash in the BT Speed Test Grand Finale. The competition will take place during the halftime break of Saturday’s PRO12 showdown between provincial rivals Ulster and Leinster.
Finalists Ian McMullen, Tom Mathers, Will Dawson, Chris Wilson and Mathew McFall earned their spot in the BT Speed Test Grand Finale thanks to victories at the qualification events held throughout the season but will be looking to put in their best showing yet in the hope of taking home the cash!
Give it a go for fun yourself before kick-off and support our five finalists from 3:40pm!
Centra Half Time Mini Rugby
Your half time rugby entertainment is focused on Disability Rugby this week, and will be provided by teams from Portadown Panthers v Ballyclare Hares at the Memorial End, and Newforge Taggers v Ballymena Bears at the Family End. Let's give them a warm reception!
Clubhouse Bar - Live Performance from the Russian Dolls
The amazing Russian Dolls are back! They will be performing in the Clubhouse Bar from 1.30pm, during half time and for an hour after the final whistle. Come and experience our match day live gigs in the Clubhouse Bar!
Supporter Flags
Ulster Rugby flags have been placed throughout the stadium and they will also be handed out to the Terraces. Help us to create a sea of white and raise the roof on Kingspan Stadium in support of your Ulster team! Stand Up For The Ulster Men! #SUFTUM
COMPETITION TIME
Win a signed Ulster Shirt courtesy of Hughes Insurance!
Hughes Insurance is celebrating its new look brand tomorrow and want you to join in. Keep an eye out for a new fans banner in the Hughes Insurance Family Stand or catch the Hughes Insurance promotional team with their giant #WEAREFAMILY photo frame.
To win the signed Ulster Rugby shirt simply upload a picture from the game using #WEAREFAMILY to Hughes Insurance’s Facebook or Twitter.
Scrum to win! Win a signed Ulster Rugby jersey with the Kingspan Scrum Wall
Kingspan, proud partners of Ulster Rugby, can this week reveal an added incentive to those lining up in the Kingspan Scrum Wall.
The best scrum faces, tweeted with #KingspanStadium, will be selected after each game to win a brand new Ulster Rugby home jersey.
All entrants for the 2015/16 season will also be automatically entered for a chance to win the end of season prize of a framed, signed Ulster Rugby jersey, with thanks to Kingspan. The more entries you post, the greater your chance to win – get scrummaging!
MATCH PROGRAMME
The Ulster Rugby match programme will be on sale from 1pm inside the stadium.
The programme contains match information, player profiles, team sheets, partner competitions, branch news, exclusive interviews with Craig Gilroy and Nick Williams, a guest article from Rod Nawn and a Q&A with Ricky Lutton who is celebrating his 50th Ulster appearance.
You can download an Ulster Rugby digital match programme for your tablet or smartphone which includes video content as well as direct links to products and tickets. Visit www.ulsterrugbydigital.com to pre-register now.
TRAVEL UPDATE
Ulster Rugby’s Match Day Park and Ride Service will be in operation (provided by Belfast Bus Company). Parking is available opposite Podium for Sport on Montgomery Road and also at Pirrie Park on the Ravenhill Road side of the stadium. Buses will run continuously from two hours before the game and pick up on a continuous loop up to 90 minutes after the final whistle for Pirrie Park (drop off at Ardenlee Avenue with the exception of special access coaches) and 60 minutes for Montgomery Road.
A Fonacab taxi service operates from in front of the Main Office from 20 minutes after final whistle.
Ulster Rugby is also offering a complimentary bus service (operated by Belfast Bus Company). This bus will depart Mount Merrion Avenue after the game dropping off at Victoria Square. Please respect our local residents when travelling to and from the stadium.
Supporters are advised that there is no access to the stadium via the Aquinas Grammar School entrance except for those in possession of Car Park passes.
Due to on going enhancements to the stadium, the area between the the Memorial End Terrace and East Terrace will be temporarily cordoned off. During the duration of this work there will be no opportunity for people to stand or view from this area.
PSNI Message
Traffic in the following areas is expected to be extremely busy: Cregagh Road, Mt Merrion Avenue, Knockbreda Road, Rosetta Park, Ormeau Road and Ravenhill Road between 13.00-15.15hrs and 16.30-17.45hrs. Please respect police restrictions and local residence when travelling to and from the game.
ULSTER RUGBY VALUES
For those of you making your first trip to Kingspan Stadium…
We are proud that a night at the home of Ulster Rugby is a safe, enjoyable, inclusive experience for people of all ages. We have a number of traditions that we believe make our stadium one of the best places in Europe to watch live rugby. Here are our Ulster Rugby values and we ask all our fans to support them throughout the season:
- We are passionate in our support of the Ulster team.
- We are silent during kicks at goal by both teams.
- We respect the match officials' decisions.
- We drink responsibly.
- We are mindful of our language, especially when there are children and young people near us.
- We do not tolerate sectarian, homophobic or derogatory language.
- We respect the opposition players, supporters, management and officials.
Please remember, if you are attending a match at Kingspan Stadium and have an issue, please contact your nearest steward. Following a game, you can email any observations or issues to standup@ulsterrugby.com.
Thank you and enjoy the match. SUFTUM!
What: Ulster v Leinster
When: Saturday 30th April 2016, kick off 3.00pm
Where: Kingspan Stadium
TV: Live on Sky Sports 1
TEAM UPDATE
Ulster team and replacements to play Leinster, Guinness PRO12, Saturday 30th April, Kingspan Stadium (kick-off 3pm).
(15-9): Jared Payne, Andrew Trimble, Luke Marshall, Stuart McCloskey, Craig Gilroy; Paddy Jackson, Ruan Pienaar;
(1-8): Callum Black, Rory Best (c), Ricky Lutton, Peter Browne, Franco van der Merwe, Iain Henderson, Chris Henry, Sean Reidy;
Replacements (16-23): Rob Herring, Kyle McCall, Andy Warwick, Robbie Diack, Roger Wilson, Paul Marshall, Stuart Olding, Darren Cave.
TICKET UPDATE
Tickets for tomorrow's Guinness PRO12 game against Leinster are SOLD OUT.
Tickets that are due to be collected can be picked up at the Ticket Booth located at the Onslow Parade gate on the Ravenhill Road side of the ground from 1pm.
For general ticket information you can visit the main Ticket Office (located behind the Food Village in the reception of Head Office) from when gates open, up to 30 minutes after the final whistle.
Please note this game is covered by a 2015/16 Season Ticket.
2016/17 Season Tickets
2016/17 Ulster Rugby Season Tickets are currently available for purchase or renewal online and from the Ulster Rugby Ticket Office at Kingspan Stadium. For further information, please visit www.ulsterrugby.com/seasontickets or call in to the Ulster Rugby Ticket Office before, during or after the game.
OUR CLUB
All junior Season Ticket holders are invited to ‘OUR Quarter’ from when gates open, in front of the main office building until ten minutes before kick off, when members will line up for Guard of Honour.
Pick up the newest edition of the OUR Club magazine and see Sparky and some of the players as they drop in to say hello. Paul Jackson and Pete Nelson will be in OUR Quarter from 2.00pm to 2.30pm to sign autographs and pose for photos. Congratulations must go to Scott Wilson who won this season's OUR Club Design a Jersey Competition in association with Kukri Sports. Scott will be presented with his jersey at half time on the pitch. Please give him a big cheer!
Scott Wilson's - Winning Design
ENTERTAINMENT
Q Radio Street Team
Stephen Clements and the Q Radio Street Team will be located in the Food Village providing the soundtrack to your Saturday afternoon at Kingspan Stadium.
Fan Photo-booth in the Phoenix Dome!
Louis Ludik, Conor Joyce, Ian Humpreys and Bronson Ross will be in the Phoenix Dome from 1.15pm at the fan photo booth, followed by Johnny Murphy, Sam Arnold, Paul Rowley and Ruaidhri Murphy at 1.45pm. Get down early to try our photo booth and pick up a souvenir photo with the players!
Meet the Players!
|
Who? |
Where? |
When? |
| Louis Ludik, Conor Joyce, Ian Humpreys and Bronson Ross Johnny Murphy, Sam Arnold, Paul Rowley and Ruaidhri Murphy |
|
1.15pm-1.45pm
1.45pm - 2.30pm |
| Paul Jackson and Pete Nelson |
OUR Club (kids club) |
2.00pm - 2.30pm |
| Ian Humphreys | Kukri Shop | 1.45pm - 2.15pm |
£20,000 up for grabs in BT Crossbar Challenge Grand Finale
Ulster and Leinster Fans Given The Chance To Kick For Goal and Win £20,000.
BT, Official Communications partner of Ulster Rugby, announced details of a massive £20,000 cash reward for the BT Crossbar Challenge Grand Finale which will take place in advance of tomorrow's game.
Hundreds of fans applied for their chance to take home the cash prize with just five match day goes selected to kick for the crossbar in front of a packed Kingspan Stadium.
With no successful attempts from this year’s category exclusive events including; an over 50’s, a men’s only, a women’s only and an under 18’s event, everyone is hoping that the best is saved till last in BT’s blockbuster season finale. Cheer on our five brave contestants on pitch from 2:40pm.
Heineken Clubhouse Challenge
Rugby legends Stephen Ferris and Malcolm O’Kelly will be in the Heineken Quarter Bar looking for teammates from 1:15pm for the Heineken Clubhouse Challenge. Test your rugby knowledge with the two famous captains.
Look out for the Heineken promo team for your chance to take on these legends in a special rugby quiz and win tickets to the Ulster Rugby awards dinner! (Over 18s Only)
£500 on the line in BT Speed Test Grand Finale
BT, Official Communications partner of Ulster Rugby, are giving five contestants the chance to win £500 cash in the BT Speed Test Grand Finale. The competition will take place during the halftime break of Saturday’s PRO12 showdown between provincial rivals Ulster and Leinster.
Finalists Ian McMullen, Tom Mathers, Will Dawson, Chris Wilson and Mathew McFall earned their spot in the BT Speed Test Grand Finale thanks to victories at the qualification events held throughout the season but will be looking to put in their best showing yet in the hope of taking home the cash!
Give it a go for fun yourself before kick-off and support our five finalists from 3:40pm!
Centra Half Time Mini Rugby
Your half time rugby entertainment is focused on Disability Rugby this week, and will be provided by teams from Portadown Panthers v Ballyclare Hares at the Memorial End, and Newforge Taggers v Ballymena Bears at the Family End. Let's give them a warm reception!
Clubhouse Bar - Live Performance from the Russian Dolls
The amazing Russian Dolls are back! They will be performing in the Clubhouse Bar from 1.30pm, during half time and for an hour after the final whistle. Come and experience our match day live gigs in the Clubhouse Bar!
Supporter Flags
Ulster Rugby flags have been placed throughout the stadium and they will also be handed out to the Terraces. Help us to create a sea of white and raise the roof on Kingspan Stadium in support of your Ulster team! Stand Up For The Ulster Men! #SUFTUM
COMPETITION TIME
Win a signed Ulster Shirt courtesy of Hughes Insurance!
Hughes Insurance is celebrating its new look brand tomorrow and want you to join in. Keep an eye out for a new fans banner in the Hughes Insurance Family Stand or catch the Hughes Insurance promotional team with their giant #WEAREFAMILY photo frame.
To win the signed Ulster Rugby shirt simply upload a picture from the game using #WEAREFAMILY to Hughes Insurance’s Facebook or Twitter.
Scrum to win! Win a signed Ulster Rugby jersey with the Kingspan Scrum Wall
Kingspan, proud partners of Ulster Rugby, can this week reveal an added incentive to those lining up in the Kingspan Scrum Wall.
The best scrum faces, tweeted with #KingspanStadium, will be selected after each game to win a brand new Ulster Rugby home jersey.
All entrants for the 2015/16 season will also be automatically entered for a chance to win the end of season prize of a framed, signed Ulster Rugby jersey, with thanks to Kingspan. The more entries you post, the greater your chance to win – get scrummaging!
MATCH PROGRAMME
The Ulster Rugby match programme will be on sale from 1pm inside the stadium.
The programme contains match information, player profiles, team sheets, partner competitions, branch news, exclusive interviews with Craig Gilroy and Nick Williams, a guest article from Rod Nawn and a Q&A with Ricky Lutton who is celebrating his 50th Ulster appearance.
You can download an Ulster Rugby digital match programme for your tablet or smartphone which includes video content as well as direct links to products and tickets. Visit www.ulsterrugbydigital.com to pre-register now.
TRAVEL UPDATE
Ulster Rugby’s Match Day Park and Ride Service will be in operation (provided by Belfast Bus Company). Parking is available opposite Podium for Sport on Montgomery Road and also at Pirrie Park on the Ravenhill Road side of the stadium. Buses will run continuously from two hours before the game and pick up on a continuous loop up to 90 minutes after the final whistle for Pirrie Park (drop off at Ardenlee Avenue with the exception of special access coaches) and 60 minutes for Montgomery Road.
A Fonacab taxi service operates from in front of the Main Office from 20 minutes after final whistle.
Ulster Rugby is also offering a complimentary bus service (operated by Belfast Bus Company). This bus will depart Mount Merrion Avenue after the game dropping off at Victoria Square. Please respect our local residents when travelling to and from the stadium.
Supporters are advised that there is no access to the stadium via the Aquinas Grammar School entrance except for those in possession of Car Park passes.
Due to on going enhancements to the stadium, the area between the the Memorial End Terrace and East Terrace will be temporarily cordoned off. During the duration of this work there will be no opportunity for people to stand or view from this area.
PSNI Message
Traffic in the following areas is expected to be extremely busy: Cregagh Road, Mt Merrion Avenue, Knockbreda Road, Rosetta Park, Ormeau Road and Ravenhill Road between 13.00-15.15hrs and 16.30-17.45hrs. Please respect police restrictions and local residence when travelling to and from the game.
ULSTER RUGBY VALUES
For those of you making your first trip to Kingspan Stadium…
We are proud that a night at the home of Ulster Rugby is a safe, enjoyable, inclusive experience for people of all ages. We have a number of traditions that we believe make our stadium one of the best places in Europe to watch live rugby. Here are our Ulster Rugby values and we ask all our fans to support them throughout the season:
- We are passionate in our support of the Ulster team.
- We are silent during kicks at goal by both teams.
- We respect the match officials' decisions.
- We drink responsibly.
- We are mindful of our language, especially when there are children and young people near us.
- We do not tolerate sectarian, homophobic or derogatory language.
- We respect the opposition players, supporters, management and officials.
Please remember, if you are attending a match at Kingspan Stadium and have an issue, please contact your nearest steward. Following a game, you can email any observations or issues to standup@ulsterrugby.com.
Thank you and enjoy the match. SUFTUM!