Fixture News

Match Day Guide | Ulster v Connacht

3rd February 2022
Ulster host interprovincial rivals Connacht at Kingspan Stadium on Friday night, with crucial URC points up for grabs.

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

Match Details

🀝 Ulster Rugby v Connacht Rugby \
πŸ—“ Friday 4 February, 8.15pm \
🏟 Kingspan Stadium \
πŸ† United Rugby Championship Round 8 \
πŸ“Ί Live on BBC NI, TG4 & Premier Sports

Tickets

A limited number of tickers are still available for Friday's game via the link below.

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Officials

Referee: Andy Brace (IRFU)\
AR 1: Andrew Cole (IRFU), AR 2: Paul Haycock (IRFU)\
TMO: Joy Neville (IRFU)

Team News

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Safe Supporters

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

We would also strongly encourage all supporters to take a COVID-19 rapid lateral flow test before leaving home, and to wear a face covering when indoors or moving around the stadium.

Please also make use of the hand sanitisation stations located throughout the stadium and be distance-aware 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 6.15pm 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 6.15pm. 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.

What's on at Kingspan Stadium

Fan Zone

  • The Kingspan Stadium Fan Zone will be up and running from gates open at 6.15pm.
  • 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, while supporters can also make use of the new stretch tent in the Fan Zone, where they can access the Express Bar and enjoy a covered, well ventilated space.
  • 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, mascots Sparky and Abbey 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 Letterkenny, Dungannon, Limavady and Lurgan will take part in exhibition games on the pitch.