Fixture News

Match Day Guide | Ulster v Ospreys

7th October 2022
Ospreys are in town for Round 4 of the BKT United Rugby Championship.

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

Match Details

🤝 Ulster Rugby v Ospreys<br>
🗓 Saturday 8 October, 7.35pm<br>
🏟 Kingspan Stadium<br>
🏆 BKT United Rugby Championship Round 4<br>
📺 Live on BBC NI, TG4, S4C, Premier Sports

Tickets

Match tickets are still available via the link below. Note that all tickets must be pre-purchased online as none will be available at the turnstiles.

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Officials

Referee: Ben Blain (SRU, 23rd league game)<br>
AR: Paul Haycock (IRFU), Andrew Fogarty (IRFU)<br>
TMO: Andrew McMenemy (SRU)

Team News

Digital Match Programme

Did you know?

  • Ulster’s winning start to the new BKT United Rugby Championship campaign ended with their 13-20 reversal at home to Leinster last Friday.
  • The Ulstermen have not lost back-to-back matches at Kingspan Stadium in the Championship since December 2010.
  • Ulster have won their last four fixtures against Welsh regions and have not been defeated in Belfast by a Welsh opponent since Scarlets were the visitors in February 2016.
  • Ospreys three game winless run in the BKT United Rugby Championship ended with their 32-17 home win over Glasgow Warriors last Saturday.
  • Ospreys have won only once away from home since last October 22-6 against Cardiff Rugby at the Arms Park on 23 April.
  • Last season Ospreys record against Irish provinces was won two, lost two, winning the two games at Swansea.com Stadium and losing the two away trips.
  • Ulster have won six of their last eight fixtures against Ospreys whilst the Welshmen have not tasted success at Kingspan Stadium since February 2013.

Download the official Ulster Rugby app

Whether you are at Kingspan Stadium or following along from home, the official Ulster Rugby mobile app delivers the most immersive live match stats straight to your hand.

You can also enable push notifications so you never miss a score!

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Getting to Kingspan Stadium

A free Park & Ride bus will operate continually from 6.05pm from Pirrie Park (alight at Onslow Parade) and Montgomery Road (alight at Mount Merrion Avenue). These 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.

A new secure match day parking facility at Belfast Metropolitan College Castlereagh campus has also been introduced, which is just a 10 minute walk from the Mount Merrion Avenue entrance to the stadium. The cost is £5 per car which can be paid by contactless payment on arrival.

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:

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

• Onslow Parade Turnstiles: Supporters with tickets in Grandstand, The Promenade (note that this Terrace is now split into two sections), AbbeyAutoline Family Stand and Family Terrace.

Get your picture with the URC Trophy

The striking new URC trophy will be on display in the Heineken Quarter Bar from gates open until 7.30pm, for supporters to get a picture taken alongside it.

What's on at Kingspan Stadium

Fan Zone

  • The Kingspan Stadium Fan Zone will be up and running from gates open at 6.05pm.
  • Pick up your free rally towel and match day clapper at the turnstiles and make some noise for the Ulster men!
  • 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 only accept contactless payments.
  • Audio descriptive match commentary earpieces to enhance the match experience for people affected by sight or hearing loss will be available from the Admin Building reception.

Stadium Bars

  • All public bars will be in operation from gates open.
  • The 1924 Bar in the Grandstand will be open for pass holders only. Light food provided by The Yellow Door will be available. The Spirit of '99 Bar is currently closed for renovations.
  • Gourmet burgers will be served by Yellow Door in the A&L Goodbody Lounge in the Premium Stand.
  • There will be live entertainment from The Lively Lads in the Clubhouse Bar both pre and post-match.
  • Get your picture taken with the URC trophy in the Heineken Quarter Bar - available from gates open until 7.30pm.
  • Drinks can be consumed inside the public bars, within the Fan Zone or in your seats / terrace.

Also on the Pitch

  • Around five minutes prior to kick-off, an Ulster player will be doing a live interview on the pitch before helping Sparky and Abbey to throw signed rugby balls into the AbbeyAutoline Family Stand, so get ready to catch and see which player has signed yours!
  • At half-time, two competitors will go head-to-head in Bank of Ireland's exciting new rugby challenge, The Catch! This will take place at the Family Stand end.
  • Also at half-time, at the Memorial Stand end, we will have a disability rugby exhibition game with the players from Ballyclare Hares and Newforge Taggers.

Post-Match

  • Members of the playing squad will meet supporters, sign autographs and pose for photos outside the players entrance at the back of the Grandstand, from approximately 15 minutes after full-time.

Official Mascots

Tonight's official match mascots will be 9-year-old Max McShane from Lurgan and 12-year-old Flynn Jackson from Belfast.