News

Ulster Rugby Foundation Day Returns for Second Year - Ulster v Leinster

Ulster Rugby is proud to announce the return of its Foundation Day fixture, taking place on 17th April, as Ulster take on Leinster in what promises to be another memorable evening at Affidea Stadium.

Ulster Rugby Foundation Day Returns for Second Year - Ulster v Leinster

26 March

Fixture News

Preview | Club Academy Cup Final | Rainey v Enniskillen

Rainey RFC Academy and Enniskillen RFC Academy go head-to-head this Saturday at Affidea Stadium in the 2026 Club Academy Cup Final, with both sides aiming to finish their campaigns on a high in what promises to be a memorable occasion.

Preview | Club Academy Cup Final | Rainey v Enniskillen

26 March

News

Bryn Ward signs first Senior deal with Ulster Rugby

Ulster Rugby is delighted to announce that Academy forward, Bryn Ward, has agreed terms on a new deal that will see him become a contracted senior player next season.

Bryn Ward signs first Senior deal with Ulster Rugby

26 March

News

Three Deserving Champions | The Youth League Finals | U14, U16, U18s

Late drama, standout performances and three deserving champions made for an unforgettable Ulster Youth League Finals Day at the Queen’s DUB Arena.

Three Deserving Champions | The Youth League Finals | U14, U16, U18s

24 March

News

Squad Update | Zebre Parma (A) 2026

The Performance Medicine Team has issued a squad update ahead of this Saturday's BKT United Rugby Championship Round 14 fixture against Zebre Parma.

Squad Update | Zebre Parma (A) 2026

24 March

News

Preview | Zebre Parma (A)

A look ahead to Ulster's BKT United Rugby Championship Round 14 fixture against Italians, Zebre Parma, at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi Stadium this Saturday. (KO: 7.45pm)

Preview | Zebre Parma (A)

24 March

Match Previews

Danske Bank Ulster Schools’ Round Up | Saturday 21 March 2026

A round-up of the latest Danske Bank Schools’ rugby action, by Ulster Schools’ PRO Barney McGonigle:

Danske Bank Ulster Schools’ Round Up | Saturday 21 March 2026

23 March

News

Match Report | Ulster Rugby 19-26 Connacht Rugby

Ulster returned to Affidea Stadium on Friday night for a Round 13 BKT United Rugby Championship interpro clash with Connacht, but despite a determined effort and late push, they were edged out 26–19 in a fiercely physical encounter.

Match Report | Ulster Rugby 19-26 Connacht Rugby

20 March

Match Reports

Nutty Krust Tournament | City of Armagh U18s v Portadown/Lurgan U18s

The sixth, and final one, of this season’s Nutty Krust group stage games got underway in the Nutty Krust U18 Tournament under the floodlights at a cool, but dry, Chambers Park when the City of Armagh FC U18 team played the Portadown/Lurgan RFC U18 team on Monday evening in the third of the Nutty Krust Group A games.

Nutty Krust Tournament | City of Armagh U18s v Portadown/Lurgan U18s

20 March

News

Nutty Krust Tournament | Dungannon FC U18s v Rainey RFC U18s

The fifth of this season’s Nutty Krust group stage games got underway in the Nutty Krust U18 Tournament under the floodlights at a cool, but dry, Chambers Park when the Dungannon FC U18 team played the Rainey RFC U18 team on Wednesday evening in third of the Nutty Krust Group B games.

Nutty Krust Tournament | Dungannon FC U18s v Rainey RFC U18s

20 March

News

Nutty Krust Tournament | City of Armagh U18s v Banbridge U18s

The fourth of this season’s Nutty Krust group stage games got underway in the Nutty Krust U18 Tournament under the floodlights at a cool, but dry, Chambers Park when the City of Armagh FC U18 team played the Banbridge RFC U18 team on Monday evening in second of the Nutty Krust Group A games.

Nutty Krust Tournament | City of Armagh U18s v Banbridge U18s

20 March

News

McCloskey nominated for Guinness Six Nations Player of Championship

Ulster and Ireland centre, Stuart McCloskey, has been shortlisted as one of four players who are nominated for the 2026 Guinness Six Nations Player of the Tournament.

McCloskey nominated for Guinness Six Nations Player of Championship

20 March

News

Match Day Guide | Ulster v Connacht

The BKT URC returns to Affidea Stadium as we host Connacht in our 2nd home inter-pro of the season. (Friday, 20th March, kick-off 7.45pm).

Match Day Guide | Ulster v Connacht

19 March

Match Previews

A Passion for Grassroots Rugby | Madison Twamley

From university player to grassroots advocate, Madison Twamley’s rugby journey shows how community, creativity, and leadership can help grow opportunities for women and girls in the game.

A Passion for Grassroots Rugby | Madison Twamley

19 March

News

Four Ireland internationals return as Ulster take on Connacht in Belfast

Head Coach, Richie Murphy, has named his match day squad to take on Connacht tomorrow evening at Affidea Stadium in Round 13 of the BKT United Rugby Championship. (KO: 7.45pm)

Four Ireland internationals return as Ulster take on Connacht in Belfast

19 March

Fixture News

Injury Update | Rob Baloucoune

Ulster Rugby can confirm that Robert Baloucoune suffered an elbow injury in Ireland's victory against Scotland last weekend, which will require surgery and will sideline him for approximately the next three months.

Injury Update | Rob Baloucoune

19 March

News

Match Report | Ballymoney High School 14 - 15 Craigavon Senior High School

Craigavon Senior High School secured the Danske Bank High Schools’ Cup in dramatic fashion at Affidea Stadium today, scoring a try in the final play of the game to defeat Ballymoney High School, 15-14.

Match Report | Ballymoney High School 14 - 15 Craigavon Senior High School

18 March

News

Ulster Rugby Foundation Day Returns for Second Year - Ulster v Leinster

Preview | Club Academy Cup Final | Rainey v Enniskillen

Bryn Ward signs first Senior deal with Ulster Rugby

Three Deserving Champions | The Youth League Finals | U14, U16, U18s

Squad Update | Zebre Parma (A) 2026

Preview | Zebre Parma (A)

Danske Bank Ulster Schools’ Round Up | Saturday 21 March 2026

Match Report | Ulster Rugby 19-26 Connacht Rugby

Nutty Krust Tournament | City of Armagh U18s v Portadown/Lurgan U18s

Nutty Krust Tournament | Dungannon FC U18s v Rainey RFC U18s

Nutty Krust Tournament | City of Armagh U18s v Banbridge U18s

McCloskey nominated for Guinness Six Nations Player of Championship

Match Day Guide | Ulster v Connacht

A Passion for Grassroots Rugby | Madison Twamley

Four Ireland internationals return as Ulster take on Connacht in Belfast

Injury Update | Rob Baloucoune

Match Report | Ballymoney High School 14 - 15 Craigavon Senior High School

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