Match Reports

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

Ulster produced a stirring second-half fightback under the Friday night lights at Affidea Stadium, but Glasgow Warriors ultimately edged a pulsating 26-22 contest in Round 18 of the BKT United Rugby Championship.

Match Reports

Ulster Fall Agonisingly Short After Brave Glasgow Fightback

15th May 2026

A young Ulster 'A' were defeated by a confident Leinster 'A' side, who scored ten tries to three in an 'A' interpro Championship fixture at Energia Park.

Match Reports

Match Report | Leinster 'A' 64-21 Ulster 'A'

9th May 2026

Ulster Rugby returned to the Affidea Stadium on Friday night for a blockbuster Round 17 clash against the DHL Stormers in the BKT United Rugby Championship, with the race for the top eight reaching boiling point in Belfast.

Match Reports

Ulster and DHL Stormers Play Out Thrilling Draw in Belfast

8th May 2026

Ulster delivered a powerful and composed semi-final performance to defeat Exeter Chiefs 29–12 at Affidea Stadium on Saturday evening, booking their place in the EPCR Challenge Cup final in Bilbao.

Match Reports

Ulster power into Challenge Cup final with dominant win over Exeter Chiefs

2nd May 2026

Ulster produced a spirited second-half comeback but ultimately fell short against Leinster, who secured a 29–21 victory in Round 15 of the BKT United Rugby Championship at Affidea Stadium.

Match Reports

Ulster rally falls short as Leinster claim victory in Belfast

17th April 2026

Ulster produced a commanding and clinical performance in difficult conditions to defeat La Rochelle 41–24 at Affidea Stadium on Friday night, booking their place in the EPCR Challenge Cup semi-finals.

Match Reports

Ulster power past La Rochelle to secure Challenge Cup semi-final spot

10th April 2026

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 Reports

Match Report | Ulster Rugby 19-26 Connacht Rugby

20th March 2026

Ulster move to second in the BKT United Rugby Championship with a superb bonus-point victory against Edinburgh in the rescheduled Round 2 fixture at Hive Stadium.

Match Reports

Match Report | Edinburgh 19-40 Ulster

13th March 2026

Belfast Royal Academy secured the Danske Bank Schools' Shield in a high-scoring encounter at Affidea Stadium, overcoming a resilient Coleraine Grammar School side 43-35 in a match that remained competitive until the final whistle.

Match Reports

Match Report | Belfast Royal Academy 43 - 30 Coleraine Grammar School

6th March 2026

Bangor Grammar School were crowned the 2025/26 Danske Bank Schools' Bowl Champions after a convincing four-try performance against Enniskillen Royal Grammar School at Affidea Stadium.

Match Reports

Match Report | Enniskillen Royal Grammar School 3-20 Bangor Grammar School

5th March 2026

Enniskillen Royal Grammar School retained their Danske Bank Girls' Schools' Cup in a thrilling final against a spirited Down High School at Affidea Stadium.

Match Reports

Match Report | Down High School 12-22 Enniskillen Royal Grammar School

5th March 2026

Two late second half tries from Ospreys meant that Ulster suffered a tough defeat at Electric Brewery Field in Round 12 of the BKT United Rugby Championship.

Match Reports

Match Report | Ospreys 21-10 Ulster Rugby

28th February 2026

Ulster put in an impressive six try performance against provincial rivals, Munster 'A', in Round 4 of the A Interprovincial Championship at Affidea Stadium.

at Affidea Stadium.

Match Reports

Match Report | Ulster 'A' 34-7 Munster 'A'

20th February 2026

Ulster 'A' fell to defeat against Munster 'A' in Round 3 of the IRFU 'A' Interprovincial Championship at Nenagh Ormond RFC.

Match Reports

Match Report | Munster 'A' 31-5 Ulster 'A'

13th February 2026

Ulster overcome Cardiff challenge to claim hard-fought victory in Belfast in Round 11 of the BKT United Rugby Championship.

Match Reports

Match Report | Ulster 21-14 Cardiff Rugby

31st January 2026

Ulster fell to a dramatic late defeat against the Scarlets at Parc y Scarlets in Round 10 of the BKT United Rugby Championship.

Match Reports

Match Report | Scarlets 27-22 Ulster

24th January 2026

Ulster produced a blistering opening display before showing resilience and composure under sustained second-half pressure to defeat Stade Français 26–19 at Affidea Stadium, securing top spot in Pool 3 of the EPCR Challenge Cup.

Match Reports

Match Report | Ulster Rugby 26-19 Stade Français Paris

17th January 2026

Ulster produced a commanding and complete performance to defeat Munster 28–3 at a sold-out Affidea Stadium, delivering an emphatic interprovincial statement in Round 9 of the BKT United Rugby Championship.

Match Reports

Match Report | Ulster 28-3 Munster

2nd January 2026

Ulster fall to their first defeat of the season against a strong Lions side at Ellis Park in Round 5 of the United Rugby Championship.

Match Reports

Match Report | Lions 49-31 Ulster Rugby

25th October 2025

Richie Murphy's team made it three bonus-point victories in a row to kick off the season, against the Sharks at Kings Park Stadium in Round 4 of the United Rugby Championship.

Match Reports

Match Report | Hollywoodbets Sharks 26-34 Ulster Rugby

18th October 2025

Richie Murphy's side made it two bonus-point wins in succession, as the province defeated Vodacom Bulls in Round 3 of the BKT United Rugby Championship at Affidea Stadium.

Match Reports

Match Report | Ulster Rugby 28-7 Vodacom Bulls

12th October 2025

Richie Murphy's team kicked off their 2025/26 campaign with a six-try bonus point win over Dragons in Round 1 of the BKT United Rugby Championship at Affidea Stadium.

Match Reports

Match Report | Ulster 42-21 Dragons

27th September 2025

Ulster 'A' clinched a thrilling, late victory against English Champ Rugby side, Cambridge RFC, in a pre-season fixture over the weekend at Ellgia Fields, despite being behind by 14 points at half-time.

Match Reports

Match Report | Cambridge RFC 33-36 Ulster 'A'

15th September 2025