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This Month at Ulster Rugby | March 2022

31st March 2022

1-6 March

Shea O'Brien signs for Ulster

City of Armagh RFC full-back, Shea O'Brien has signed a one-year Development contract with the province, and will join Ulster in the summer.

Danske Bank Ulster Schools' Cup Semi-Final | Methodist College defeat RBAI to seal place in Final

Methodist College defeated RBAI 15-43 to confirm their place in the Danske Bank Ulster Schools' Cup Final on Saint Patrick's Day.

Danske Bank Ulster Schools' Cup Semi-Final | Campbell College see off Wallace High to book place in Final.

Campbell College defeated Wallace High School 28-6 to book their place in the Danske Bank Ulster Schools' Cup Final against Methodist College on Saint Patrick's Day.

McFarland names Ulster team to host Cardiff Rugby

Jordi Murphy will make his first appearance for Ulster this season having returned from injury.

Banbridge to face Instonians in inaugural Club Academy Cup Final
Erne Integrated College to face Enniskillen Royal Grammar School in Danske Bank Ulster Girls' Schools' Cup Final

It's an all-Enniskillen final with the two schools playing in an X7s format at Kingspan Stadium on 22 March.

Ireland Squad named for TikTok Women's Six Nations

Six players from Ulster have been selected in the Ireland squad ahead of the TikTok Women's Six Nations, including uncapped Amanda McQuade and Vicky Irwin.

Ulster 48 Cardiff 12

A dominant performance saw Ulster brush Cardiff Rugby aside in a seven-try rout at Kingspan Stadium on Friday evening.

John Cooney & James Hume post-match chat

John Cooney and James Hume caught up with URTV after their demolition of Cardiff on Friday.

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7 - 13 March

International Women's Day | Ulster vs Cardiff pre-match function

People from across the women and girls' game were invited to the Ulster vs. Cardiff pre-match function to thank them for their work in growing the game across the province.

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

In association with sponsors Deloitte, we shared some of your favourite pictures from the women and girls' game.

International Women's Day | Deloitte Panel Event

Sponsors Deloitte hosted an IWD Q&A panel event at Kingspan Stadium on Tuesday. Ulster's Peita McAlister and Jemma Farrell were among the panellists to talk about their experiences as women in rugby and business.

Danske Bank Ulster Schools' Medallion Shield | Campbell College 23 Ballymena Academy 5

Campbell College overcame Ballymena Academy at Queen's Sport on Tuesday to lift the Medallion Shield.

Media Briefing | Ulster vs. Leinster

Dan Soper, Sam Carter and Stewart Moore were on media duties this week to preview our Inter-Pro versus Leinster.

Ulster vs. Leinster | A Long-Standing Rivalry
Ireland Men's Team Announced for England challenge

Iain Henderson and Rob Herring were named among the replacements in the Ireland team to take on England at Twickenham on Saturday.

Danske Bank Ulster Schools' Subsidiary Shield | Royal School Armagh 19 Royal School Dungannon 10

Royal School Armagh defeated neighbours Royal School Dungannon to claim the Danske Bank Ulster Schools' Subsidiary Shield on Thursday afternoon.

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Ireland U20s team selected to face England

Eight Ulster players have been named in the Ireland U20s team to face England on Saturday evening, with Ben Carson coming into the squad for the first time in this U20s Six Nations campaign.

McCloskey to make 150th appearance versus Leinster

The Ulster coaching team named their match-day squad to host Leinster in a top-of-the-table clash on Saturday.

Ulster Carpets Youth Cup Semi-Finals

The Ulster Carpets Youth Cup Semi-Finals take place this weekend for a place in the finals on 26 March.

England 15 Ireland 32

The Ireland Men's team claimed a bonus-point victory over England at Twickenham on Saturday.

England U20s 27 Ireland 42

Ireland U20s made it four wins in four games as they defeated England at StoneX Stadium on Saturday evening.

Ulster 18 Leinster 13

Ulster completed the double over Leinster in the 2021-22 URC by grinding out an 18-13 win in horrendous conditions at Kingspan Stadium.

Ulster vs Leinster Post-match chat | Stuart McCloskey and Alan O'Connor

Ulster's skipper Alan O'Connor and Stuart McCloskey - who celebrated his 150th appearance - following the 18-13 victory over Leinster.

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14 - 20 March

Behind-the-scenes | Ulster vs. Leinster

Take a look behind-the-scenes at our 18-13 victory over Leinster.

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Jake Flannery signs on with Ulster

22-year-old Jake Flannery will join the province on a one-year deal.

Ireland Men's team named for Scotland showdown

Iain Henderson, Rob Herring and Kieran Treadwell have been selected in the Ireland Men's team to face Scotland on Saturday.

Danske Bank Ulster Schools' Cup Final | Methody 20 Campbell 17

Methodist College Belfast edged past Campbell College Belfast in a Schools' Cup Final thriller at Kingspan Stadium on Saint Patrick's Day.

Danske Bank Ulster Schools' Cup Final Uncut | Methody vs Campbell

Watch behind-the-scenes footage of the 2022 Danske Bank Ulster Schools' Cup Final.

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Ireland U20s team named for Scotland curtain-closer

Eight players from Ulster were named in the Ireland U20s team versus Scotland in their bid for a Six Nations Grand Slam.

Club Academy Cup Final | Banbridge 28 Instonians 5

Banbridge defeated Instonians in the inaugural Club Academy Cup Final at Kingspan Stadium on Friday evening.

Ireland clinch the Triple Crown

Ireland defeated Scotland by 26-5 to seal the Triple Crown in the Guinness Six Nations on Saturday afternoon.

Grand-Slam glory for Ireland U20s

Reuben Crothers inspired Ireland U20s to a 59-5 demolition of Scotland to claim the U20s Six Nations Grand Slam in impressive fashion on Sunday.

21 - 27 March

Ulster touch down in South Africa

Ulster have landed in South Africa for their two URC clashes with DHL Stormers (26 March) and Vodacom Bulls (2 April).

India Daley interview

Former Danske Bank Ulster Girls' Schools' Cup-winner, and Deloitte Ulster Senior Women's player, India Daley shares her Schools' Cup memories from two years ago...

Ulster touring squad named

Ulster's touring squad for their South African URC fixtures has been named. Luke Marshall has been included having returned from injury.

Danske Bank Ulster Girls' Schools' Cup Final | Erne Integrated College 9 Enniskillen Royal Grammar School 8

Erne Integrated College clinched a last-gasped victory over Enniskillen Royal Grammar School to take the title at Kingspan Stadium on Tuesday.

Danske Bank U16 High Schools' Cup Final | Castlederg High School 5 Bangor Academy 20

Bangor Academy saw off Castlederg High School to secure the U16 High Schools' Cup in a superb game at Kingspan Stadium on Tuesday afternoon.

'All Things Cars' with AbbeyAutoline

Craig Gilroy, Jack McGrath and Luke Marshall chat cars and driving habits in association with AbbeyAutoline.

"We always saw the raw potential in Shea O'Brien"

Here is Shea O'Brien's rugby story as told by three of his former coaches.

Ireland team named for TikTok Women's Six Nations opener

Neve Jones, Brittany Hogan and Kathryn Dane have been named in the Ireland team to face Wales at the RDS on Saturday.

Ulster training in Cape Town

Take a look at some of our training shots as Ulster prepare to take on DHL Stormers on Saturday.

Calling all Ulster Women past players

Ulster Rugby would like to invite you to a celebratory event at Kingspan Stadium.

Get to Know Shea O'Brien with Ulster Carpets

Find out more about Ulster's new recruit and hear his advice for players involved in this year's Ulster Carpets Youth Cup finals.

Ulster team selected to face DHL Stormers

Alan O'Connor will make his 150th appearance for the Ulster men and Luke Marshall makes his come-back from injury.

Ulster Carpets Youth Cup Finals preview

Read all about the 2022 Ulster Carpets Youth Cup finals taking place on Saturday at Kingspan Stadium.

Winner takes all as Instonians face Clogher Valley in promotion push

There's only a single point separating the two sides going into the final game of the season as they fight for a chance to join the All-Ireland League.

Instonians host Clogher Valley at Shaw's Bridge on Saturday the 26th of March at 2:30pm, with the game's winner set to confirm themselves as the overall winners of the Kukri Ulster Rugby Championship Division 1.

Ballymena, Coleraine and Rainey Old Boys clinch silverware on Ulster Carpets Youth Cup Finals day.

Three finals were played back-to-back in superb sunny conditions at Kingspan Stadium on Saturday the 26th of March.

DHL Stormers 23 Ulster 20

DHL Stormers edged out a 3-point victory over Ulster at DHL Stadium on Saturday.

Ireland fall to defeat by Wales

Wales defeated Ireland by 27-19 at the RDS in the opening Round of the TikTok Women's Six Nations.

Happy Mothers' Day!
Sorcha Mac Laimhin | Mums who play rugby

For Mothers' Day, we spoke to Cooke RFC and recently-retired Deloitte Ulster Senior Women's player Sorcha Mac Laimhin about her experience as a mum who plays rugby.

28 - 31 March

Cape Town to Pretoria with SportsBreaks.com

Follow Ian Madigan and the Ulster squad as they travel from Cape Town to Pretoria for their next URC game versus Vodacom Bulls.

Reuben Crothers | "I'm really pleased for the boys to come away with the Grand Slam"

We chatted to Reuben Crothers to reflect on a hugely successful U20s Six Nations campaign.

Bell to return to Ulster's coaching ticket as Newby extends contract

Former Ulster and Ireland centre, Jonny Bell is returning to the province to take over from Jared Payne as Defence Coach on a three-year deal. Skills Coach, Craig Newby has also signed a two-year extension.

Nutty Krust Final | Dungannon 19 Portadown 15

Dungannon defeated Portadown in the final of the Nutty Krust tournament on Wednesday.

Ireland team selected for France trip

Greg McWilliams has named an unchanged Ireland team to face France in the TikTok Women's Six Nations on Saturday.

Poacher | Marcus Rea

Marcus Rea is joint-first for the number of turnovers made in the URC so far this season.