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

Disciplinary Update | Harry Sheridan

The United Rugby Championship has confirmed that Ulster forward, Harry Sheridan, has received a three game suspension following the disciplinary review process as a result of his red card against Edinburgh in the rescheduled Round 2 fixture at Hive Stadium.

Disciplinary Update | Harry Sheridan

18 March

News

Four Ulster players named in Ireland squad for 2026 Guinness Women's Six Nations

Ulster quartet Sophie Barrett, Brittany Hogan, Sadhbh McGrath and Fiona Tuite have been named in Scott Bemand's Ireland Squad for the 2026 Guinness Women's Six Nations.

Four Ulster players named in Ireland squad for 2026 Guinness Women's Six Nations

18 March

News

Squad Update | Connacht (H) 2026

The Performance Medicine Team has issued a squad update ahead of this Friday's BKT United Rugby Championship Round 13 fixture against Connacht Rugby at Affidea Stadium.

Squad Update | Connacht (H) 2026

18 March

News

Match Report | Campbell College 26-22 RBAI

In one of the most remarkable finishes in the history of the Danske Bank Ulster Schools’ Cup, Campbell College secured a 26-22 victory over Royal Belfast Academical Institution at the Affidea Stadium.

Match Report | Campbell College 26-22 RBAI

17 March

News

What's on Guide | Ulster v Connacht

The BKT URC finally returns to Affidea Stadium as Ulster take on Connacht in an inter-pro derby under the lights this Friday night (Kick-off is at 7.45pm).

What's on Guide | Ulster v Connacht

17 March

Fixture News

Jimmy Duffy to depart province at end of season

Ulster Rugby can confirm that Forwards Coach, Jimmy Duffy, will leave his role at the conclusion of the 2025/26 season by mutual consent.

Jimmy Duffy to depart province at end of season

17 March

News

Preview | Connacht (H) 2026

A look toward's Ulster's next BKT United Rugby Championship fixture this Friday against Connacht at Affidea Stadium, with the province hoping to extend an unbeaten home run this season.

Preview | Connacht (H) 2026

16 March

Match Previews

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

Disciplinary Update | Harry Sheridan

Four Ulster players named in Ireland squad for 2026 Guinness Women's Six Nations

Squad Update | Connacht (H) 2026

Match Report | Campbell College 26-22 RBAI

What's on Guide | Ulster v Connacht

Jimmy Duffy to depart province at end of season

Preview | Connacht (H) 2026

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