Match Day Guide | Ulster v Cardiff

Ulster and Cardiff are set to clash at Kingspan Stadium, with both sides seeking crucial URC points.

Here is everything you need to know ahead of the game…

Match Details

🀝 Ulster Rugby v Cardiff Rugby\
πŸ—“ Friday 4 March, 7.35pm\
🏟 Kingspan Stadium\
πŸ† United Rugby Championship Round 13\
πŸ“Ί Live on BBC NI, Premier Sports & RTE

Tickets

Tickets, priced from Β£20 for adults and Β£10 for juniors, are still available via the link below.

Officials

Referee: Hollie Davidson (SRU)\
AR: Peter Martin, Nigel Correll (IRFU)\
TMO: Leo Colgan (IRFU)

Team News

Digital Match Programme

Virtual Mascot

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COVID-19 - Reduce the risk

First and foremost, please do not travel to Kingspan Stadium if you are feeling unwell or displaying symptoms of COVID-19.

In line with the latest NI Executive guidance, it is strongly recommended that supporters wear face coverings when indoors. Please also make use of the hand sanitisation stations located throughout the stadium and be distance-aware and respectful of others.

Public Transport

A free Park & Ride bus will operate continually from Pirrie Park (alight at Onslow Parade) and Montgomery Road (alight at Mount Merrion Avenue). Park & Ride buses will start at 6.05pm and will return from the same locations after final whistle.

Translink will be operating Rugby Special buses, traveling to and from the Europa Buscentre. For more information, visit translink.co.uk/ulsterrugby.

Entering & Exiting the Stadium

Turnstiles will be open from 6.05pm. To ensure the free flow of supporters, please note the following entry and exit points:

β€’ Mount Merrion Ave Turnstiles: Supporters with tickets in Premium, East Terrace, Memorial Stand and Memorial Terrace.

β€’ Onslow Parade Turnstiles: Supporters with tickets in Grandstand, The Promenade (West Terrace), AbbeyAutoline Family Stand and Family Terrace.

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What's on at Kingspan Stadium

Fan Zone

  • The Kingspan Stadium Fan Zone will be up and running from gates open at 6.05pm.
  • The Cool FM Crew will provide the pre-match soundtrack as supporters warm up for the game.
  • The Kukri Store will be open from gates open until 30 minutes post-match.
  • The Food Village, Kukri Store and public bars all accept contactless or cashless payments.

Stadium Bars

  • All five public bars will be in operation from gates open.
  • Local singer, David Wright will be providing the live entertainment in the Clubhouse Bar both pre and post-match.
  • Drinks can be consumed inside the public bars, within the Fan Zone or in your seats / terrace.

Half-Time

  • At half-time, Abbey the bee will be throwing signed rugby balls into the Abbey Autoline Family Stand, so get ready to catch and see which player has signed yours!
  • Also at half-time, the mini rugby players from City of Derry, Virginia, Enniskillen and Coleraine will take part in exhibition games on the pitch.