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This Month at Ulster Rugby | April 2022

2nd May 2022
We take a look back at some of the main rugby stories from across the province.

1-3 April

Ulster team named for Vodacom Bulls challenge

The Ulster team has been named to take on Vodacom Bulls at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Saturday.

Andrew Warwick hits 150 appearances

Ulster's loosehead prop made his 150th appearance for the Ulster men on Saturday.

Vodacom Bulls 34 Ulster 16

The home side claimed the victory in Pretoria on Saturday afternoon.

Congratulations Malone!

Malone Women claimed the All-Ireland Shield on Saturday after defeating Co. Cavan in an all-Ulster Final at City of Armagh RFC.

4 - 10 April

Attentions turn to the Heineken Champions Cup for Ulster

Ulster start their preparations for the Heineken Champions Cup Round of 16 First Leg versus Toulouse at Le Stadium de Toulouse this Saturday.

Draw made for Millar McCall Wylie Junior Cup Semi-Finals
Ireland U18s Women's Squad confirmed ahead of inaugural Six Nations Festival in Edinburgh

Four players from Ulster have been selected.

Ireland U18 Schools' squad named for Six Nations Festival

Four players from Ulster have been selected.

Ireland U19 Men's squad selected for French double-header

The Ireland U19s will play France in Belfast and Dublin. Seven Ulster players have been named.

Model Club | Ballyclare RFC & Ballyclare High School

As part of our Model Club project, and in partnership with the IRFU, we’ve delved into the ever-strengthening partnership between Ballyclare High School and Ballyclare RFC, and the efforts to maximise player retention.

Ulster team named for Toulouse trip

Ben Moxham will make his first European start for the Ulster men.

Ulster U18 Clubs team named for Inter-Pro versus Munster

14 clubs were represented in the match-day squad.

Ireland team selected to host Italy

Neve Jones, Kathryn Dane and Brittany Hogan have been selected in the Ireland match-day squad to face Italy at Musgrave Park.

Toulouse 20 Ulster 26

Ulster took a crucial away win in the First Leg of the Heineken Champions Cup Round of 16 to come back to Kingspan Stadium with a six-point advantage.

Hat-trick for Baloucoune!

Robert Baloucoune had a memorable afternoon as he scored a hat-trick for the Ulster men.

Instonians promoted to AIL

Instonians defeated Bective Rangers on Saturday to gain promotion into the AIL next season.

Neve Jones | "I'm constantly learning and growing as a player"

The hooker spoke to Irish Rugby ahead of the TikTok Women's Six Nations clash with Italy.

Girls' Youth Cup Finals Day

It was a huge day for girls' rugby as Rainey Old Boys RFC hosted Finals Day on Sunday. Enniskillen and Ballymena clinched silverware in their respective finals.

Ireland 29 Italy 8

Ireland picked up their first win of the TikTok Women's Six Nations against Italy on Sunday.

11 - 17 April

Rob Baloucoune signs early contract extension

Hat-trick hero, Rob Baloucoune has signed a three-year extension to his contract, which sees the winger remain with Ulster until 2025.

Ulster Juniors squad named for Inter-Pros

39 players representing 13 clubs have been selected.

Stewart Moore commits future with Ulster

The young centre signed a three-year extension to stay at Kingspan Stadium until 2025.

Future at Ulster for European Player of the Year nominee, Lowry

The full-back's services will be retained until at least 2025.

History-makers

The Ireland U18 Women's team made history as they played their first full international against Wales on Wednesday.

Our Heineken Champions Cup Story so far

Watch back some of the highlights from our previous Heineken Champions Cup games this season.

Ulster team named for second leg showdown with Toulouse

Nick Timoney will make his 100th appearance for the Ulster men tomorrow night.

Dan McFarland on home support
Nick Timoney hits the century
Ulster 23 Toulouse 30

Ulster exit the Heineken Champions Cup at the Round of 16 stage.

A message to our fans

18 - 24 April

TikTok Women's Six Nations - the countdown is on!
Queen's University win the Deloitte Ulster Women's Junior Cup
Ballyclare claim the Bank of Ireland Towns Cup
Ulster Juniors squad named to face Leinster
Ulster team named to host Munster
Ulster Rugby Women's Player Pathway Programme
Ireland team selected for England challenge.

Kathryn Dane and Neve Jones were named in the Ireland team to face England in Round 4 of the TikTok Women's Six Nations.

Ulster 17 Munster 24
Pedrie Wannenburg

Former Ulster back-row, Pedrie Wannenburg tragically passed away after a car crash in Texas.

Letterkenny win the Gordon West Cup
Grosvenor claim the McCrea Cup title
Ulster Juniors 20 Leinster Juniors 10
Cooke retain the Rosie Stewart Memorial Bowl

25 - 30 April

Neve Jones - tackle machine!
Ireland Sevens squad confirmed for World Series

Ulster's Claire Boles and Brittany Hogan have been named in the Ireland Sevens team ahead of their World Series in Langford.

"I one hundred percent knew Neve Jones would go on to represent her country"

We spoke to the Ulster hooker's former coaches about her pathway to a green jersey.

Ireland team named for Scotland showdown

Vicky Irwin will make her international debut, and she is named alongside Neve Jones and Kathryn Dane.

Kathryn Dane interview
Ulster Sevens Age-Grade Inter-Pros
Ulster team named for Edinburgh mission

Ulster travel to face Edinburgh at The DAM Health Stadium on Saturday evening.

Ulster Rugby pays tribute to Pedrie Wannenburg
Vicky Irwin interview

Vicky Irwin will make her international debut at Kingspan Stadium, where she made her Ulster debut five years ago, and she can't wait for the occasion.

Belfast to Edinburgh
Ballynahinch and Banbridge stay up

Ballynahinch and Banbridge won their AIL relegation play-offs in their respective leagues. Meanwhile Queen's lost their Division 2A promotion play-off by a single point. Rainey Old Boys and City of Derry were unfortunately relegated from their leagues.

Millar McCall Wylie Junior Cup Semi-Finals

City of Armagh 2s will face Clogher Valley in the final on 14 May.

Ulster Juniors lose out in Munster
Edinburgh 10 Ulster 16

Ulster became the first team this season to defeat Edinburgh at the DAM Health Stadium on Saturday. They withstood an Edinburgh onslaught in the final minutes of the game to take the win.

Ireland 15 Scotland 14

Ireland clinched a last-gasp victory over Scotland at Kingspan Stadium on Saturday evening. Ulster's Neve Jones was awarded the TikTok Women's Six Nations Player of the Match.

Ulster women in green