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Eight Ulster players called up to Ireland Squad For Nations Championship

18th June 2026

Ulster Rugby's Academy 2026-27

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Ulster Rugby Academy confirmed for 2026-27

17th June 2026

Ulster Rugby congratulates four people with connections who were named in the King's Birthday Honours List 2026 for their various services and achievements.

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Ulster connections recognised in King’s Birthday Honours List 2026

17th June 2026

Ulster Rugby is delighted to announce that Argentine prop, Eduardo Bello, has signed a one-year contract with the province and will join his new teammates this summer.

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Ulster Rugby sign Los Pumas prop Eduardo Bello

16th June 2026

Ulster Rugby is pleased to announce that Irish-Qualified prop, Keynan Knox, has signed a two-year deal with the province and will join this summer.

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Ulster complete signing of Keynan Knox

16th June 2026

Ulster Rugby is pleased to confirm the signing of Chay Mullins on a one-year contract this summer.

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Chay Mullins signs for Ulster Rugby

16th June 2026

Ulster Rugby can confirm that forward, Lorcan McLoughlin, is to depart the province upon the expiry of his contract this summer.

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Lorcan McLoughlin to leave Ulster Rugby

15th June 2026

Head Coach Andrew Browne has today named the Ireland Men’s U20s Squad for the 2026 World Rugby Junior World Championship in Georgia.

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Ireland Men’s U20s Squad for 2026 World Rugby Junior World Championship in Georgia

10th June 2026

Please note that Affidea Stadium will close at 11am today, Wednesday 10 June.

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Stadium Closure

10th June 2026

Ulster Rugby is delighted to announce a new three-year partnership with Fibrus, which sees the leading rural broadband provider become the club’s Exclusive Full Fibre Broadband Partner.

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Ulster Rugby announces Fibrus as Exclusive Full Fibre Broadband Partner

8th June 2026

The fixtures for the 2026 PwC Underage Interprovincial Series have been confirmed, with Ireland's leading young rugby talent set to compete across four exciting competitions this August.

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PwC Underage Interprovincial Series Fixtures Confirmed for 2026

8th June 2026

This week is International Volunteers Week, and so we want to celebrate some of our amazing volunteers across the province. Meet Paul from Clogher Valley RFC.

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Meet our Volunteers | Paul Eakin

5th June 2026

The BKT United Rugby Championship has confirmed that Wallaby prop, Angus Bell, has been awarded the Try of the Season Award following his superb individual score against Cardiff Rugby at Affidea Stadium in January.

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Angus Bell wins 2025/26 URC Try of the Season Award

4th June 2026

This week is International Volunteers Week, and so we want to celebrate some of our amazing volunteers across the province. Meet Matthew from Ards RFC.

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Meet our Volunteers | Matthew Wallace

3rd June 2026

The United Rugby Championship has released it's 2025-26 Elite XV team of the season, with two Ulster players included in the side.

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Stuart McCloskey and Werner Kok named in URC Elite XV

3rd June 2026

This week is International Volunteers Week, and so we want to celebrate some of our amazing volunteers across the province. Meet Susan from City of Armagh RFC.

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Meet our Volunteers | Susan Mercer

1st June 2026

The Danske Bank Schools’ Cup Group Stage Draw for the 2026/2027 Competition was held with Ulster Schools’ PRO Barney McGonigle providing the overview.

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Danske Bank Ulster Schools’ Cup Group Stage Draw 2026/2027

31st May 2026

Achievements across the 2025/26 season were recognised this week at the Heineken Ulster Rugby Awards Dinner at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Belfast.

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Heineken Ulster Rugby Awards 2025/26 | Winners

29th May 2026

The fixture schedule for the 2026 Vodafone Women’s Interprovincial Series has been confirmed, with the competition set to return across four rounds in August as the provinces once again battle for interprovincial honours.

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Vodafone Women’s Interprovincial Championship Fixtures Confirmed

27th May 2026

Montpellier Hérault Rugby were crowned the 2026 EPCR Challenge Cup champions, after a ruthless performance against a young Ulster side in Bilbao.

Match Reports

Montpellier Hérault Rugby End Ulster’s European Dream in Bilbao Final

23rd May 2026

Stuart McCloskey, Robert Baloucoune and Bryn Ward were all worthy award winners in this year's RPI Awards, which is voted for by peers across the game.

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Ulster players honoured at 2026 Rugby Players Ireland Awards

21st May 2026

Ulster Rugby Head Coach, Richie Murphy, has named his match day squad to take on Montpellier Hérault Rugby tomorrow in the Challenge Cup Final at San Mamés Stadium. (KO: 9pm local time/ 8pm BST)

Fixture News

Ulster team named for 2026 EPCR Challenge Cup Final in Bilbao

21st May 2026

Ulster Rugby can confirm that New Zealander, Clarke Dermody, has been appointed as the province’s new Senior Men’s Forwards Coach and will take up his position this summer.

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Ulster Rugby confirm appointment of Clarke Dermody as new Forwards Coach

20th May 2026

We're heading to Bilbao! As Ulster get ready to take on Montpellier Hérault Rugby in the EPCR Challenge Cup Final (Kick-off 9.00pm Local time/8.00pm BST)

Fixture News

What's on Guide | Ulster v Montpellier

20th May 2026