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This Month at Ulster Rugby | July 2022

1st August 2022
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.

McCloskey added to Ireland squad

The Ulster centre has been added to the Ireland Men's squad in New Zealand.

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.

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.

Eight players from Ulster named in Ireland U20s team to face England
Ulster Rugby to host U18 Boys Club and Schools' training session at Aughnacloy College
Big hits

Check out some of Ulster's big hits from the 2021-22 season.

Join us at Belfast Pride!

Ulster Rugby will once again be taking part in the Belfast Pride parade on 30 July.

Ireland U18 Sevens squad named for Rugby Europe Championship

Three players from Ulster have been selected.

Watch every Ulster try from the 2021-22 season
Ireland Men's team confirmed to face All Blacks in second Test

Rob Herring and Kieran Treadwell have been named among the replacements.

Good luck, Northern Ireland!

Northern Ireland's Senior Women's football team kick off their Women's Euros campaign against Norway.

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.

Ireland Men win in New Zealand for the first time

11 - 17 July

Six Ulster men named in Ireland squad to take on Mฤori All Blacks

Mike Lowry, Stuart McCloskey, Tom O'Toole, Kieran Treadwell, Nick Timoney and Rob Herring have all been named in the side.

Ireland U18 Men's Sevens take silver
Ireland Men U20s squad named for Summer Series play-off

Nine players from Ulster have been named in the Ireland squad to face Scotland.

... like no other! | Paula Parker

Find out why the match night experience is 'like no other' for Paula.

Ireland defeat the Mฤori All Blacks

Nick Timoney was among the try-scorers!

Ireland U20s see off Scotland

The Ireland Men U20s team claimed a convincing win over Scotland in the U20 Summer Series play-off.

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 | Mฤori All Blacks
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.

Ulster U18 Boys Clubs and Schools train at Aughnacloy College
Ireland Men make history in Wellington

Ireland defeated New Zealand in the third and final Test to claim the Series for the first time.

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.

Ireland Women's Sevens qualify for the World Cup
Ireland Men's Sevens squad book World Cup place

18 - 24 July

... like no other! | Duane Vermeulen

The Ulster back-row shares why Ulster Rugby is like no other.

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.

The Irish-qualified half-back joins Ulster on a one-year deal.

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.

Academy squad for 2022/23 confirmed

The Ulster Rugby Academy will welcome five inductees this season.

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.

Ulster Carpets Ulster U18 Boys' Clubs team named to face EIRA touring team
Kingspan Stadium to host the XXXIV Shamrock Bowl
Victory for Ulster Carpets U18 Boys' Clubs!

25 - 31 July

Bronze for Ireland U18 Women's Sevens!
Ulster's pre-season gets underway
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.

Jacob is back!
Ulster Fans' Forum

We will be hosting a Fans' Forum event at Kingspan Stadium on Thursday 4 August (fully-booked).

URC Schedule confirmed

We will kick-off our URC campaign with an Inter-pro derby versus Connacht.

Check out some of the action shots from Wednesday.

Age-grade teams named to face EIRA

Four teams are in action on Friday against American touring side, EIRA.

Meet Ulster's new recruits
Become a match night volunteer

We're recruiting for match night volunteers to help enhance the supporter experience.

Age-grade round-up
John Robinson elected IRFU President

John Robinson from Ballynahinch RFC has been elected IRFU's 133rd President.

Belfast Pride
Ulster vs. Exeter tickets on sale

Tickets for our Bank of Ireland Pre-season friendly versus Exeter are now on sale.

Take a look at some of the best action shots from our Age-grade games versus EIRA on Friday afternoon - click here.