This Month at Ulster Rugby | July 2022
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News
We take a look back at some of the main rugby stories from across the province.
1 - 10 July
... like no other! Iain Henderson
Our club captain shares why Ulster Rugby is like no other.
... 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙣𝙤 𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧!
— Ulster Rugby (@UlsterRugby) July 1, 2022
Our club captain, Iain Henderson shares why Ulster Rugby is like no other…#SUFTUM ⚪️🔴https://t.co/sDy19GvcIy
McCloskey added to Ireland squad
The Ulster centre has been added to the Ireland Men's squad in New Zealand.
𝘾𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙙 🆙@Stuart_Mc12 has been added to the @IrishRugby Men's squad in New Zealand 🙌#ShoulderToShoulder https://t.co/3lo0MVZIlE
— Ulster Rugby (@UlsterRugby) July 2, 2022
Ireland Women Sevens win the Krakow Rugby Europe competition
The Ireland Women Sevens team defeated Poland 21-17 in the final to win the tournament.
𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙚𝙚 😍
— Ulster Rugby (@UlsterRugby) July 4, 2022
Massive congratulations to Claire, Lucinda, Maeve and the @IrishRugby Women's Sevens squad! 🏆#NothingLikeIt https://t.co/ld1bPpuCkG
Deloitte Ulster U18 and Senior Women's teams in training
The Deloitte Ulster women's teams kicked-off their summer training block at Campbell College last weekend.
𝙋𝙪𝙩𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠 💪
— Ulster Rugby (@UlsterRugby) July 5, 2022
Eight players from Ulster named in Ireland U20s team to face England
📰 𝙄𝙧𝙚𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙐20𝙨 𝙏𝙚𝙖𝙢 𝙉𝙚𝙬𝙨
— Ulster Rugby (@UlsterRugby) July 5, 2022
8️⃣ players from Ulster have been selected in the @IrishRugby U20s match-day squad to face England in the #U20SummerSeries tonight 👊https://t.co/0vBpGui1gG
Ulster Rugby to host U18 Boys Club and Schools' training session at Aughnacloy College
🏉 We're looking forward to holding a training session at @AughnacloyColl next week!
— 𝗥𝘂𝗴𝗯𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝗹𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 (@UlsterBranch) July 5, 2022
Our U18 Schools & U18 Clubs Squads will take part, guided by Ulster Rugby Academy and Talent coaches. pic.twitter.com/85nq2HYJhJ
Big hits
Check out some of Ulster's big hits from the 2021-22 season.
𝘽𝙞𝙜 𝙝𝙞𝙩𝙨 💥
— Ulster Rugby (@UlsterRugby) July 5, 2022
Check out some of Ulster's biggest tackles from this season!#SUFTUM ⚪️🔴
Join us at Belfast Pride!
Ulster Rugby will once again be taking part in the Belfast Pride parade on 30 July.
𝙅𝙤𝙞𝙣 𝙐𝙨
— Ulster Rugby (@UlsterRugby) July 5, 2022
🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️ We're delighted to announce our participation in this year’s @belfastpride parade!
We’ll be joined by @bankofireland, and are calling on our supporters & our clubs to get involved.
For more information ⬇️https://t.co/gzStFCU7qt
Ireland U18 Sevens squad named for Rugby Europe Championship
Three players from Ulster have been selected.
‼️ 𝙄𝙧𝙚𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙐18 𝙎𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙨 𝙏𝙚𝙖𝙢 𝘼𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩
— Ulster Rugby (@UlsterRugby) July 6, 2022
Three players from Ulster have been selected in the @IrishRugby U18 Boys’ Sevens team for the @rugby_europe Championship 🙌 https://t.co/jcNzU7G3TK
Watch every Ulster try from the 2021-22 season
𝙂𝙤𝙩 26 𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙪𝙩𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙚? 😂
— Ulster Rugby (@UlsterRugby) July 6, 2022
Sit back, relax and enjoy watching every single try scored this season 🍿#SUFTUM ⚪️🔴
Ireland Men's team confirmed to face All Blacks in second Test
Rob Herring and Kieran Treadwell have been named among the replacements.
𝙄𝙧𝙚𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙉𝙚𝙬𝙨 🗞️@robert_herring2 & @Treadz5 feature on the bench for Ireland’s second Test against New Zealand this Saturday 💪
— Ulster Rugby (@UlsterRugby) July 7, 2022
Full story ⬇️https://t.co/qkr0o8kzUD#SUFTUM | #NZvIRE
Good luck, Northern Ireland!
Northern Ireland's Senior Women's football team kick off their Women's Euros campaign against Norway.
𝙂𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙇𝙪𝙘𝙠 💪
— Ulster Rugby (@UlsterRugby) July 7, 2022
Tonight we'll be cheering on @NorthernIreland's Senior Women⚽️
Best of luck to the team as they kick-off their #WEURO2022 campaign against Norway. https://t.co/AOYoM3o3dI
Ulster Age-Grade representation on the international stage
Ulster has been well-represented at Age-Grade level for Irish Rugby - we take a look at the last year.
𝘼𝙜𝙚-𝙂𝙧𝙖𝙙𝙚 𝙍𝙪𝙜𝙗𝙮
— Ulster Rugby (@UlsterRugby) July 8, 2022
Ulster has been well-represented at Age-Grade for @IrishRugby this season 👊
We take a look back at the last year ⤵️https://t.co/Gm9T893OIE
Ireland Men win in New Zealand for the first time
YES! @IrishRugby 𝙬𝙞𝙣 in New Zealand! 🥳 https://t.co/eJoj8s6B06
— Ulster Rugby (@UlsterRugby) July 9, 2022
11 - 17 July
Six Ulster men named in Ireland squad to take on Māori All Blacks
Mike Lowry, Stuart McCloskey, Tom O'Toole, Kieran Treadwell, Nick Timoney and Rob Herring have all been named in the side.
📥 𝙄𝙧𝙚𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙏𝙚𝙖𝙢 𝙞𝙨 𝙞𝙣!
— Ulster Rugby (@UlsterRugby) July 11, 2022
Six Ulster men are named in the @IrishRugby match-day squad to face the Māori All Blacks tomorrow morning 😀#MABvIRE
𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦...
Ireland U18 Men's Sevens take silver
🥈 @IrishRugby U18 Men's Sevens claim silver! 👏 https://t.co/s1xO56KD0w
— Ulster Rugby (@UlsterRugby) July 11, 2022
Ireland Men U20s squad named for Summer Series play-off
Nine players from Ulster have been named in the Ireland squad to face Scotland.
📋 𝙄𝙧𝙚𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙐20𝙨
— Ulster Rugby (@UlsterRugby) July 11, 2022
Nine players from Ulster have been selected in the @IrishRugby squad for their final #U20SummerSeries outing 🆚 Scotland tomorrow 🤩 https://t.co/J7ugiX1MnX
... like no other! | Paula Parker
Find out why the match night experience is 'like no other' for Paula.
🗣 Paula works at Ulster Rugby and has been coming to Kingspan Stadium for years with her family.
— Ulster Rugby (@UlsterRugby) July 11, 2022
Read why the match night experience is ‘like no other’ for Paula ⤵️https://t.co/lDrE37HEpF
Ireland defeat the Māori All Blacks
Nick Timoney was among the try-scorers!
𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙪𝙡𝙩!@IrishRugby get the win in Wellington 💪#MABvIRE https://t.co/2oTdvOzhDo
— Ulster Rugby (@UlsterRugby) July 12, 2022
Ireland U20s see off Scotland
The Ireland Men U20s team claimed a convincing win over Scotland in the U20 Summer Series play-off.
The @IrishRugby U20s finish the #U20SummerSeries with victory over Scotland! 👊 https://t.co/Lm3BTwadwB
— Ulster Rugby (@UlsterRugby) July 12, 2022
New Ulster U16 Girls' squad
We spoke to Becky Irvine about the new U16 Girls' squad, set up as part of the Ulster Rugby Player Performance Pathway.
Nick Timoney post-match chat | Māori All Blacks
🎥 What a game this guy had 🙌 https://t.co/YM1BjQJcQT
— Ulster Rugby (@UlsterRugby) July 12, 2022
Ireland Men's team named for final Test versus All Blacks
Rob Herring and Kieran Treadwell have been named among the replacements in the Ireland squad to take on the All Blacks in the Series decider.
📢 𝙄𝙍𝙀𝙇𝘼𝙉𝘿 𝙏𝙀𝘼𝙈 𝘼𝙉𝙉𝙊𝙐𝙉𝘾𝙀𝙈𝙀𝙉𝙏!
— Ulster Rugby (@UlsterRugby) July 14, 2022
Rob Herring & Kieran Treadwell have been named in the @IrishRugby squad for the series decider vs New Zealand 💪
Full story ⬇️https://t.co/j6UYUwdZ0p#SUFTUM | #NZvIRE
Ulster U18 Boys Clubs and Schools train at Aughnacloy College
Our U18 Development Squad went through a training session yesterday at Aughnacloy College.
— Ulster Rugby (@UlsterRugby) July 15, 2022
It was attended by @Education_NI Minister @MMcIlveenDUP & reps from @MidUlster_DC, as we look to establish a major hub for rugby in the region.
For more info ⬇️ https://t.co/4GM3PModnU
Ireland Men make history in Wellington
Ireland defeated New Zealand in the third and final Test to claim the Series for the first time.
𝙏𝙀𝙎𝙏 𝙎𝙀𝙍𝙄𝙀𝙎 𝙒𝙄𝙉𝙉𝙀𝙍𝙎! 🙌
— Ulster Rugby (@UlsterRugby) July 16, 2022
History.
What an incredible victory for @IrishRugby ! #NZvIRE pic.twitter.com/h9lMZZFBLN
Rob Herring | The winning try
Former hooker Ken Kennedy passes away
Queen's University, Ulster, Ireland and British & Irish Lions hooker, Ken Kennedy sadly passed away on 16 July.
We're deeply saddened to learn of the passing of @qubrfc, Ulster, @IrishRugby and @lionsofficial hooker, Ken Kennedy.
— Ulster Rugby (@UlsterRugby) July 17, 2022
Our condolences go to his family and friends at this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/XAuats4FrY
Ireland Women's Sevens qualify for the World Cup
𝙌𝙪𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙞𝙚𝙙!
— Ulster Rugby (@UlsterRugby) July 17, 2022
Congratulations to the @IrishRugby Women's Sevens squad who have qualified for the #RWC7s 👊#NothingLikeIt https://t.co/ulO3ntg0aY
Ireland Men's Sevens squad book World Cup place
🙌 The @IrishRugby Men's Sevens squad join the women in reaching the #RWC7s ! https://t.co/QPOP4FVl3N
— Ulster Rugby (@UlsterRugby) July 17, 2022
18 - 24 July
... like no other! | Duane Vermeulen
The Ulster back-row shares why Ulster Rugby is like no other.
... 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙣𝙤 𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧!
— Ulster Rugby (@UlsterRugby) July 18, 2022
🗣 "𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘮 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘳𝘶𝘨𝘣𝘺 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘢𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘳."
- Duane Vermeulenhttps://t.co/HJh362zGd1
Ireland U18 Women's Sevens squad named for Rugby Europe Championship
Tara O'Neill from Ulster has been named in the Ireland U18s team to travel to Prague.
𝙄𝙧𝙚𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙐18 𝙎𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙨
— Ulster Rugby (@UlsterRugby) July 20, 2022
The @IrishRugby U18 Women’s Sevens squad has been named ahead of the @rugby_europe Championship.
Congratulations to Tara O’Neill from Ulster who has been selected! 🙌https://t.co/TVN6b71xU5
Scrum-half Michael McDonald links up with Ulster from Western Force
The Irish-qualified half-back joins Ulster on a one-year deal.
Welcome Michael!🙌
— Ulster Rugby (@UlsterRugby) July 20, 2022
ℹ️ https://t.co/VQB700vz72 pic.twitter.com/196aUOwHxW
Ireland Women's squad selected ahead of Japan Tour
Taryn Schutzler has been called up for the first time alongside Neve Jones, with Jorja Battishill and Vicky Irwin on stand-by.
📥 𝙄𝙧𝙚𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙎𝙦𝙪𝙖𝙙 𝙉𝙚𝙬𝙨
— Ulster Rugby (@UlsterRugby) July 20, 2022
The @IrishRugby Women’s squad has been named ahead of their Japan Tour next month 👇
Ulster’s Taryn Schutzler has been called up for the first time, and she is named alongside Neve Jones 🤩#NothingLikeIt https://t.co/yoBAq83u5z
Academy squad for 2022/23 confirmed
The Ulster Rugby Academy will welcome five inductees this season.
🚨 𝘼𝙘𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙢𝙮 𝙎𝙦𝙪𝙖𝙙 2022/23 🚨
— Ulster Rugby (@UlsterRugby) July 20, 2022
The #UlsterRugby Academy squad for the upcoming season has been confirmed ⤵️ https://t.co/Pa42uIe98v
2022/23 Heineken Champions Cup schedule confirmed
Ulster will kick-off their Heineken Champions Cup campaign with a trip to Sale Sharks on the weekend of 9 - 11 December.
🗓 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙢𝙚𝙙!
— Ulster Rugby (@UlsterRugby) July 21, 2022
Here is our @ChampionsCup schedule for the 2022/23 pool stages 👇
𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 ➡️ https://t.co/A9P3GU5FIm #HeinekenChampionsCup pic.twitter.com/ETGNCkwRAo
Ulster Carpets Ulster U18 Boys' Clubs team named to face EIRA touring team
⚪️ 𝘼𝙜𝙚-𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙙𝙚 𝙏𝙚𝙖𝙢 𝙉𝙚𝙬𝙨 🔴@UlsterCarpets Ulster U18 Boys’ Clubs will kick-start their Inter-Pro preparations with a game against touring side, @EagleImpactAcad tomorrow afternoon ⤵️https://t.co/JCR4ycf3O9
— Ulster Rugby (@UlsterRugby) July 21, 2022
Kingspan Stadium to host the XXXIV Shamrock Bowl
🏈 𝙎𝙝𝙖𝙢𝙧𝙤𝙘𝙠 𝘽𝙤𝙬𝙡 𝙓𝙓𝙓𝙄𝙑 𝙞𝙨 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 🏈
— Ulster Rugby (@UlsterRugby) July 22, 2022
🗓️ @a_f_ireland will host its national Championship final at Kingspan Stadium on Sun 7 Aug from 3pm.
For ticket info👇https://t.co/0OxeD1PRWQ#ShamrockBowl #AmericanFootball
Victory for Ulster Carpets U18 Boys' Clubs!
The @UlsterCarpets Ulster U18 Boys Clubs began their interpro prep with a 40-7 win over EIRA at Newforge today.
— 𝗥𝘂𝗴𝗯𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝗹𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 (@UlsterBranch) July 22, 2022
Jacob Lennox, Cameron Cummings, Ben Neely, Alexandre Ferreira, Ethan Canavan & Callum Bradley scored the tries, with conversions from Frank Davis (3) and JF Burns (2) pic.twitter.com/ePfu8yuUMJ
25 - 31 July
Bronze for Ireland U18 Women's Sevens!
🥉 Bronze for the @IrishRugby U18 Women's Sevens squad at @rugby_europe! 👏 https://t.co/HtWdm4hVvt
— Ulster Rugby (@UlsterRugby) July 25, 2022
Ulster's pre-season gets underway
We're back!👍#UlsterPreSeason pic.twitter.com/QEJ3wlT1dr
— Ulster Rugby (@UlsterRugby) July 25, 2022
Ulster U19 Men's squad named for IQ Rugby challenge
Ulster U19 Men will get their Inter-pro preparations underway with a game against IQ Rugby on Wednesday.
📢 The Ulster U19 Men’s squad kick off their Inter-Pro prep with a game against @IQRugby tomorrow, and the team has been named ⤵️https://t.co/fhwvgdFohB
— Ulster Rugby (@UlsterRugby) July 26, 2022
Jacob is back!
Great to see you back Jacob! 💪#UlsterPreSeason pic.twitter.com/0iDVWngaEY
— Ulster Rugby (@UlsterRugby) July 26, 2022
Ulster Fans' Forum
We will be hosting a Fans' Forum event at Kingspan Stadium on Thursday 4 August (fully-booked).
𝙁𝙖𝙣𝙨' 𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙪𝙢 🤩
— Ulster Rugby (@UlsterRugby) July 26, 2022
We will be hosting an exclusive Fans’ Forum for Season Ticket holders next Thursday evening at Kingspan Stadium 🙌
𝘍𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘴 ➡️ https://t.co/XgwuGQodaq pic.twitter.com/s3vJd7PNWL
URC Schedule confirmed
We will kick-off our URC campaign with an Inter-pro derby versus Connacht.
📥 #𝙐𝙍𝘾 2022/23 𝙨𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙙𝙪𝙡𝙚 𝙝𝙖𝙨 𝙙𝙧𝙤𝙥𝙥𝙚𝙙!
— Ulster Rugby (@UlsterRugby) July 28, 2022
We kick-off our #URC campaign with a home Inter-pro clash v @ConnachtRugby 🤜🤛
𝘔𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘴 👉 https://t.co/QSoFB43esu pic.twitter.com/KlfZm5ZjYv
Gallery | Ulster U19 Men 24 IQ Rugby 7
Check out some of the action shots from Wednesday.
📸 Our U19 Men’s team were in action yesterday against @IQRugby and recorded an impressive 24-7 win over the visitors.
— Ulster Rugby (@UlsterRugby) July 28, 2022
Check out some of the best action shots 👇 https://t.co/73SdA1gqZ9
Age-grade teams named to face EIRA
Four teams are in action on Friday against American touring side, EIRA.
📋 𝘼𝙜𝙚-𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙙𝙚 𝙏𝙚𝙖𝙢 𝙉𝙚𝙬𝙨
— Ulster Rugby (@UlsterRugby) July 28, 2022
4️⃣ sides are in action tomorrow, all against @EagleImpactAcad.
𝘍𝘶𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘮 𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘴 ⤵️ https://t.co/eGC8WFADFw
Meet Ulster's new recruits
𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝙐𝙡𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧'𝙨 𝙣𝙚𝙬 𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙧𝙪𝙞𝙩𝙨 👋
— Ulster Rugby (@UlsterRugby) July 28, 2022
Here’s a reminder of our new players joining the Senior Men’s squad this season 👇https://t.co/qLSc4ahSqd
Become a match night volunteer
We're recruiting for match night volunteers to help enhance the supporter experience.
👥 𝙑𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙊𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨
— Ulster Rugby (@UlsterRugby) July 29, 2022
We’re recruiting for match night volunteers to help enhance the supporter experience 🏟
𝘍𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰 ⤵️https://t.co/9esiuRIewr
Age-grade round-up
Our Age-Grade sides were in action this afternoon, with 4 games taking place against the USA touring team EIRA.
— Ulster Rugby (@UlsterRugby) July 29, 2022
For all the results ⬇️ https://t.co/ZbdqaophKl
John Robinson elected IRFU President
John Robinson from Ballynahinch RFC has been elected IRFU's 133rd President.
Congratulations to @HinchRFC's John Robinson who has been elected President of the IRFU. https://t.co/a187uU0f9Y
— Ulster Rugby (@UlsterRugby) July 29, 2022
Belfast Pride
Proud to take part in @belfastpride today alongside our clubs! 🌈 pic.twitter.com/RG0qqa9GyD
— Ulster Rugby (@UlsterRugby) July 30, 2022
Ulster vs. Exeter tickets on sale
Tickets for our Bank of Ireland Pre-season friendly versus Exeter are now on sale.
🎟 𝙐𝙡𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙫 𝙀𝙭𝙚𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙏𝙞𝙘𝙠𝙚𝙩𝙨 𝙣𝙤𝙬 𝙤𝙣 𝙨𝙖𝙡𝙚
— Ulster Rugby (@UlsterRugby) August 1, 2022
Tickets are now available for our @bankofireland Pre-Season Friendly against @ExeterChiefs.
🗓 Fri 2 Sep, 7pm
🏟 Kingspan Stadium
👉 https://t.co/xw3MycJFlX pic.twitter.com/1m0vtRbxTg
Age-grade action gallery
Take a look at some of the best action shots from our Age-grade games versus EIRA on Friday afternoon - click here.