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This Month at Ulster Rugby | February 2022

28th February 2022
We take a look back at some of the main Ulster Rugby stories from across the last month...

### 1 - 6 February

Shanahan, Postlethwaite and Moxham commit to Ulster as Moore signs on

Ulster has been bolstered by four more players putting pen to paper for the province, including hooker, Declan Moore, who officially makes the move from Munster Rugby next season.

Reuben Crothers on Ireland U20s captaincy

Ulster's Reuben Crothers spoke of his pride at being named captain of the Ireland U20s squad for their Six Nations campaign. Daire Walsh writes for IrishRugby.ie.

Ulster Rugby to hold open 7s trials for U16 & U18 Girls

Ulster Rugby is set to host three open trial sessions for U16 and U18 girls in Rugby 7s in February.

Ireland U20s Team Named For Six Nations Opener In Cork

Six players from Ulster were selected for the Ireland U20s team to take on Wales in the opening Round of the Six Nations on Friday.

A Minute with McFarland

Dan McFarland gives his thoughts on Connacht, contracts and Toulouse...

Coach Development Workshops

Ulster Rugby are hosting development workshops for coaches in the women and girls' game.

Ireland Men's team named for Guinness Six Nations opening Round versus Wales

James Hume was named in the match-day 23 to face the Welsh at Aviva Stadium.

Ulster 32 Connacht 12

Ulster went to the top of the URC table after claiming a bonus-point win over Connacht at Kingspan Stadium on Friday night.

Ireland U20s 53 Wales U20s 5

Ireland U20s made it a perfect start to their Six Nations campaign by defeating Wales 53-5 on Friday night.

Ireland 29 Wales 7

James Hume made his Guinness Six Nations debut when he came off the bench in a 29-7 dispatching of Wales on Saturday.

Ulster's Heineken Champions Cup Round of 16 fixtures confirmed

Ulster will face Toulouse on two consecutive Saturdays in April in the Heineken Champions Cup Round of 16.

### 7 - 13 February

Ulster Uncut

Watch behind-the scenes footage of Ulster's bonus-point victory over Connacht on Friday night.

Ireland U20s team named to take on France

Five players from Ulster were selected in Richie Murphy's side to face France U20s on Friday.

Henderson named in Ireland Men's team for Paris trip

Ulster's Iain Henderson has been named in the Ireland Guinness Six Nations match-day squad to face France on Saturday afternoon.

URC launches the 'Big Picture Project'

The Big Picture Project will offer 75 places to young people aged 18-25 with virtual teaching sessions providing key lessons in photography so they can capture scenes from around the URCโ€™s rugby communities that celebrate unity and respect.

Women and Girls' Player Performance Pathway

Women and Girls' Rugby Development Manager, Eliza Downey gives an update on our women and girls' rugby programme.

Jude Postlethwaite Interview

The 19-year-old Ulster Rugby Academy back recently put pen to paper for a one-year Development contract, followed by a 3-year senior contract, and he is delighted to be securing his future with his home provinceโ€ฆ

Ireland U20s topple France in thriller

Ireland fought back in the dying minutes of the game to earn a crucial victory over France away from home in the U20s Six Nations.

Ulster Carpets Youth Cups: Round 1

The tournaments get under way this Saturday, the 12th of February.

Danske Bank Ulster Schools' Cup Semi-Final Draw

The draw has taken place for this season's semi-finals.

### 14 - 20 February

Tickets on sale for Ireland Women showdown with Scotland at Kingspan Stadium

Tickets are now on sale for the final game of the TikTok Womenโ€™s Six Nations, which sees Ireland face Scotland on Saturday 30 April at Kingspan Stadium (8pm kick-off).

Ulster Juniors' Coaches appointed for the season

Graeme Eastwood will take up the role of Head Coach, with Damien Campbell as his assistant, ahead of the Junior Interprovincial Championship.

Ulster squad selected to face Dragons

Nick Timoney will captain the Ulster side travelling to Rodney Parade on Sunday.

Get to Know | Declan Moore

Get to know Ulster's latest debutant.

Dragons 0 Ulster 12

Ulster claimed a crucial away win as they defeated Dragons at a wintry Rodney Parade in a low-scoring affair.

### 21 - 28 February

Heineken Champions Cup Round of 16 tickets go on sale for Season Ticket holders

Tickets went on sale for Ulster's eagerly-awaited Round of 16 second leg fixture versus Toulouse on Saturday 18 April.

Doak's "impossible" conversion

Player-of-the-Match, Nathan Doak had a stormy wind to contend with at Rodney Parade on Sunday...

Model Club - Game

In the latest part of our series, we look at Mixed Ability Rugby.

Frank Bradshaw Ryan signs for Ulster

The 26-year-old lock from Limerick will join the province on a one-year deal.

International Women's Day: Celebrating Women & Girls' Rugby in Ulster

Share your favourite moments to be in with a chance of having your photo featured in our match programme and social media channels!

Deloitte Ulster Women's Junior Cup: Semi-Final Draw

The draw has taken place for the semi-final stage of this season's Deloitte Ulster Women's Junior Cup.

Coaching workshops for women and girls' club coaches

We spoke to Rugby Development Manager, Budge Pountney about the coach development workshops.

Murphy names Ireland U20s team for Italy

Seven Ulster players were selected in the Ireland U20s team to face Italy, including Jude Postlethwaite who was called up to the squad.

Gavin Hogg | Academy Mid-Season Review

We caught up with the Head of the Ulster Rugby about his first season at the helm so far.

Lowry wins first cap as Ireland Menโ€™s team named for Italy

Mike Lowry is named at full-back in the Ireland Men's team to face Italy. Also selected are Rob Herring, Kieran Treadwell and James Hume.

Ireland U20s 39 Italy U20s 12

Ireland produced a bonus-point-winning display as they defeated a tough Italy side at Musgrave Park on Friday night. Ulster's Reuben Crothers and Lorcan McLoughlin got on the scoresheet.

Danske Bank Ulster Schools' winners

Congratulations to all the schools who have won their respective Danske Bank Ulster Schools' competitions in February so far.

Ireland 57 Italy 6

Ireland swept aside 13-man Italy at Aviva Stadium on Sunday. Mike Lowry scored a brace on his debut, and Kieran Treadwell claimed his first international try.

A debut to remember

A memorable occasion for Mike Lowry and his family on the day of his international debut.

Bank of Ireland Towns Cup Semi-Final Draw

The draw for the Bank of Ireland Towns Cup Semi-Final took place on Monday.