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This Month at Ulster Rugby | June 2022

30th June 2022
We take a look back at some of the main rugby stories from across the province.

1 - 5 June

Ulster team named for URC Quarter-Final versus Munster

John Cooney will make his 100th appearance for the Ulster men.

Munster prep
Billy Burns Munster preview

Ulster out-half, Billy Burns looks ahead to a huge Inter-Pro derby on Friday.

John Cooney's Ulster career in pictures

Take a look at some shots from John Cooney's Ulster career so far...

A very special guest came to Captain's Run this week...

With the help of Bank of Ireland, Ulster Rugby hosted a very special supporter, Noble Hamilton, our oldest season ticket holder, at Captain's Run ahead of our URC quarter-final against Munster.

Ulster 36 Munster 17

The Ulster men booked themselves a place in the URC Semi-Finals after defeating Munster at Kingspan Stadium on Friday.

The Cat pounces

Rob Baloucoune made a fantastic read to tackle Joey Carbery and force a turnover, setting in motion Ulster's next try.

What a team try!

Ulster scored a fantastic team try, well finished by Stewart Moore who scored twice against Munster.

Ulster to face DHL Stormers in URC Semi-Finals

Ulster will travel to Cape Town after DHL Stormers defeated Edinburgh on Saturday.

Good luck!

Best of luck to Banbridge Barbarians and Malone Tornadoes who are competing in the IMART 2022 World Cup in Cork!

6 - 12 June

A Message from Duane

Duane Vermeulen has a message for supporters before the Ulster men travel to Cape Town.

Hume and Timoney named in URC Dream Team

James Hume and Nick Timoney have been selected in the 2021-22 URC Dream Team!

Iain Henderson | Never Stop Competing
Spirit of Rugby | Banbridge Barbarians
Nick Timoney Highlights

Watch some of the main moments from Nick Timoney's season...

James Hume Highlights
Ireland U18s Sevens training squad selected

Four players from Ulster have been called up to the Ireland U18 Women's Sevens training squad as prep for the Rugby Europe tournament.

Ulster squad named for Stormers battle

Dan McFarland and his coaching team have named an unchanged squad to the side that defeated Munster in the URC Quarter-Finals.

DHL Stormers 17 Ulster 15

DHL Stormers broke Ulster hearts when they scored a converted try with the last play of the game to advance to the URC final.

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Coaching courses

Places are available on a number of coaching courses.

13 - 19 June

Glasgow Warriors confirm pre-season friendly versus Ulster

The Ulster men will make the trip to Scotstoun for a warm-up game in September.

New Referee Course

The next Ulster Rugby referee course starts on Saturday 20 August at Newforge.

Heineken Champions Cup qualifiers and format confirmed
Ireland Men's squad confirmed for New Zealand Tour

Seven Ulster players have been named in the Ireland Men's squad ahead of the New Zealand Tour.

Dan McFarland pens new deal with Ulster
Ireland Men's squad named for U20 Summer Series

Ten players from Ulster have been named in the Ireland U20s squad ahead of the U20 Summer Series,

20 - 26 June

New formats and competitions for AIL
Ulster support for Leinster's Nick McCarthy

Leinster scrum-half has spoken publicly for the first time about his sexuality.

Ireland U18 Men's Sevens squad announced

Six players from Ulster have been selected in the squad ahead of the Rugby Europe U18 Sevens competition.

Heineken Ulster Rugby Award winners revealed

James Hume and Aishling O'Connell scooped the Players of the Year Awards for the 2021-22 season.

Heineken Men's Player of the Year: James Hume
Deloitte Women's Player of the Year: Aishling O'Connell
Ireland U20s team named to face France

Eight players from Ulster have been named in the match-day squad to face France in the U20 Summer Series on Friday.

Bank of Ireland pre-season friendly

The Ulster men will host Exeter in a Bank of Ireland pre-season fixture at Kingspan Stadium.

Ireland Women's Sevens squad named for Rugby Europe opener

Claire Boles, Lucinda Kinghan and Maeve Liston have been selected in the Ireland Women's Sevens squad for the Rugby Europe Championship in Lisbon.

Draw made for Danske Bank Schools' Cup 2022-23
Academy Season Round-Up

We caught up with Gavin Hogg, the Head of Ulster Rugby's Academy, about his first season at the helm.

27 - 30 June

Ireland team named for Mฤori All-Blacks opener

Tom O'Toole, Kieran Treadwell, Nick Timoney and James Hume have been named in the starting XV to face the Mฤori All-Blacks on Wednesday, with Mike Lowry named on the bench.

Ulster to face La Rochelle and Sale Sharks in 2022-23 Heineken Champions Cup pool stages

Ulster will take on current Heineken Champions Cup holders, La Rochelle, and Premiership side, Sale Sharks in the European pool stages next season.

Ireland U20s team named for South Africa challenge

Nine players from Ulster have been selected in the Ireland U20s match-day squad to take on South Africa in the U20 Summer Series on Wednesday.

... like no other! | Craig Gilroy

The Ulster winger shares what Ulster Rugby means for him.

Ireland Men's team named for first Test at Eden Park

Kieran Treadwell has been named among the replacements in the Ireland Men's team to face the All Blacks on Saturday.