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This Month at Ulster Rugby | January 2022

31st January 2022
We take a look back at some of the main Ulster Rugby stories from across the last month...

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

### 3 - 9 January

Hume and Lowry making the metres in the Heineken Champions Cup

Heineken Champions Cup organisers EPCR took a look at which players have made the most metres across the opening Heineken Champions Cup games, and Ulster Rugby duo Michael Lowry and James Hume are leading the wayโ€ฆ

#respectURgame | Code of Conduct launched

We launched a new Code of Conduct for players, coaches, spectators and referees as part of our #respectURgame campaign to ensure that respect thrives at all levels of rugby in Ulster.

Bank of Ireland Senior Cup and Towns Cup launched

The 2021/22 Bank of Ireland Senior Cup and Towns Cup competitions were launched at Kingspan Stadium, in the company of representatives from each of the current cup holders.

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Sam Carter Press Notes | Munster

The Ulster second row spoke to the media to preview the URC Round 10 game versus Munster at Thomond Park.

John Cooney Interview

John Cooney spoke to URTV about his recent contract extension and why he chose to stay at Ulster...

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Munster 18 Ulster 13

Ulster were defeated by Munster at a wintry Thomond Park, after a bruising tussle on Saturday 8 January.

### 10 - 16 January

Northampton Preview | Dan Soper

Ulster's Assistant Head Coach spoke to the media ahead of our Heineken Champions Cup Round 3 clash with Northampton Saints.

Model Club | Game

Ballymena RFC have been developing their Women in Rugby Action Plan alongside the IRFU and Ulster Rugby. 100 women and girls' players are now registered at the club.

Tom O'Toole | Tackling Machine!

Ulster's tighthead prop topped the charts for tackles made in Round 10 of the URC versus Munster.

Draw held for first-ever U16 Girls' Cup

A new competition for girls has been launched, with the fixtures getting under way in February.

The draw was held on Tuesday the 11th of January at Kingspan Stadium, conducted by Women and Girls' Rugby Development Officers, Joy Sparkes and Becky Hall.

Behind the Player | Gemma McCamley

Cooke RFC and Ulster forward, Gemma McCamley spoke to us about her rugby career as part of our 'Behind the Player' series in association with Deloitte.

Danske Bank Schools' Cup Round 4 Draw

The draw has taken place for the 4th Round of the Danske Bank Schools' Cup.

Northampton Saints 20 Ulster 24

Ulster progressed to the Round of 16 in the Heineken Champions Cup, after defeating Northampton Saints 20-24 at cinch Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

### 17 - 23 January

Mike Lowry post-match reaction

Star of the Match, Mike Lowry gave his reaction to Ulsterโ€™s bonus-point victory over Northampton Saints yesterday afternoon.

Zac Ward and Brittany Hogan selected in Ireland Sevens squads for World Series in Spain

The two players from Ulster were named in the Ireland Sevens squads for the upcoming HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series double-header in Spain.

Brad Roberts selected in Wales Six Nations Squad

Ulster hooker Brad Roberts was named in the Wales Men's squad for the upcoming Six Nations on Tuesday.

Ireland Men's Six Nations Squad confirmed

Eight Ulster men have been selected in the 2022 Men's Six Nations squad, including uncapped Mike Lowry.

URC confirm two rescheduled Ulster fixtures

The URC confirmed that Ulster's Round 8 & 9 fixtures versus Connnacht and Leinster will be played on Friday 4 February and Saturday 12 March.

Ulster 34 ASM Clermont Auvergne 31

Ulster made it four wins from four in the Heineken Champions Cup as they held on to defeat ASM Clermont Auvergne in front of a sold-out Kingspan Stadium on Saturday evening.

Ulster to face Toulouse in Heineken Champions Cup Round of 16.

Following four wins from the four pool stage games, Ulster Rugby have finished in second place in Pool A of the Heineken Champions Cup, and will now play Toulouse in the Round of 16.

### 24 - 31 January

First look in green | Mike Lowry

The IRFU shared uncapped Mike Lowry's head shot as the squad assembled this week to prepare for the Guinness Six Nations.

Brad Roberts to join the Dragons next season

Dragons announced this week that they were signing Brad Roberts, who is now a Welsh international, to join the club from next season.

Future at Ulster for Rea, Gilroy, Jones and McGrath

Marcus Rea, Craig Gilroy, Greg Jones and Jack McGrath have all signed one-year contract extensions with the province.

Ireland squad named for U20 Six Nations

Seven Ulster players were selected in the Ireland squad for the Under-20s Six Nations, with Reuben Crothers being named as captain for the campaign.

Ulster 27 Scarlets 15

Ulster secured a bonus-point win over Scarlets at Kingspan Stadium on Friday night, taking them to 31 points in the URC table.

50 Ulster appearances for Rob Lyttle

Rob Lyttle notched up his 50th appearance for the Ulster men on Friday night versus Scarlets - on his birthday!

Danske Bank Ulster Schools' Cup Quarter-Final Draw

The draw for the quarter final of the Danske Bank Ulster Schools' Cup took place at Wallace High School on Saturday.

Youth League Play-offs

Congratulations to the youth teams who won their respective play-offs. Results are as follows-

U18 Regional League Play Off\
Ballymoney 20-19 Letterkenny

U18 Provincial League Play Off\
Rainey OB 19-15 City of Armagh\
Monaghan 29-5 Enniskillen

U16 Provincial League Play Off\
City of Armagh 17-7 Enniskillen

U16 Regional League Play Off\
Strabane 26-12 Cavan

U14 Provincial League Play Off\
Ballymena 15-40 Virginia\
Banbridge v Rainey OB - Conceded by Banbridge\
Monaghan v Enniskillen - Conceded by Monaghan\
Coleraine 17-12 City of Armagh

U14 Regional League Play Off\
Ballynahinch 12-17 Lurgan

Clogher Valley defeat Ballyclare to win the Energia All-Ireland Junior Cup

In an all-Ulster final, Clogher Valley edged past Ballyclare in a tightly-contested game at Kingspan Stadium on Saturday.

Read the match report here.