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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 U20s team named to face England

18th February 2026

We spoke to Academy Manager, Gavin Hogg, ahead of Ulster 'A's interprovincial derby against Munster 'A' this Friday in Round 4 of the A Interprovincial Championship at Affidea Stadium. (KO: 3pm)

Fixture News

Match Preview | Gavin Hogg on Ulster ‘A’ preparations

18th February 2026

The tournament was launched in Irwin’s Bakery on Tuesday 10 February. This season 6 teams have been invited to enter and the organisers have decided to schedule the opening series of games on a round-robin basis. This will ensure each team will pl...

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Nutty Krust Tournament launches for its 46th year

18th February 2026

Ireland got their 2026 Guinness Six Nations Championship going with a 20-13 victory over Italy at Aviva Stadium, with a number of Ulster players making key contributions.

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Ulster players shine in Ireland Six Nations victory over Italy

16th 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

Head Coach Andy Farrell has named the Ireland Match Day Squad, sponsored by Vodafone, for Saturday's Guinness Men's Six Nations clash against Italy at a sold-out Aviva Stadium (Kick-off 2.10pm).

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Five Ulster players named in Ireland squad for Italy test

12th February 2026

Academy Manager, Gavin Hogg, has named the match day squad to face Munster 'A' in Round 3 of the IRFU 'A' Interprovincial Championship tomorrow afternoon at Nenagh Ormond RFC. (KO: 3pm)

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Ulster 'A' side named to face Munster 'A' in Tipperary

12th February 2026

Head Coach Andrew Browne has named the Ireland U20s Match Day Squad, sponsored by PwC, for Friday night’s U20s Six Nations clash against Italy at Virgin Media Park (Kick-off 7.45pm, live on RTÉ2).

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Ireland U20s team named to face Italy in Cork

11th February 2026

Ulster Rugby can confirm that Irish-Qualified talents, Paddy Woods and Rynard Gordon, have joined the Academy as first-year players.

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Woods and Gordon join Ulster Rugby Academy

11th February 2026

Ulster Rugby has today proudly unveiled a blue plaque at Affidea Stadium to honour the life, achievements and enduring legacy of Jack Kyle (1926–2014), widely regarded as one of the greatest players ever to represent Ulster, Ireland and the Britis...

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Ulster Rugby Honours Jack Kyle with Blue Plaque at Affidea Stadium

10th February 2026

Head Coach Adam Craig has named the Ireland Club XV Match Day Squad for Friday’s clash with Scotland Clubs, which takes place at Energia Park on Friday, February 13 (kick-off 6.30pm, live on IrishRugby+).

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Five Ulster players named in Ireland Club XV Squad to take on Scotland Clubs at Energia Park

10th February 2026

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

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Danske Bank Ulster Schools’ Round Up | Saturday 7 February 2026

9th February 2026

The IRFU have confirmed that Ulster's Academy forward, Bryn Ward, has rejoined the Ireland Senior Men's squad ahead of Saturday's Guinness Six Nations Round 2 fixture against Italy at Aviva Stadium. (KO: 2.10pm)

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Bryn Ward joins Ireland squad ahead of Italy test

9th February 2026

The knockout stages of the Danske Bank Ulster Schools' Cup continued today, with draws for the next stages now in place.

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Danske Bank Ulster Schools' Cup | Quarter-Final Results

7th February 2026

The road to the semi-finals continues this Saturday as the Danske Bank Ulster Schools' Cup enters the quarter-final stage. After a hard-fought Round of Sixteen that tested the resolve of every side involved, the final eight teams now prepare for o...

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25/26 Danske Bank Ulster Schools’ Cup Quarter-Finals | Preview

6th February 2026

Last Thursday Ulster Rugby joined sporting partners from across the island at the official launch of Sport 4 Peace, a major four-year initiative using sport to promote positive relations, inclusion and lasting community connections.

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Sport 4 Peace Officially Launched in Belfast

5th February 2026

Head Coach Cullie Tucker has named the Ireland XV Match Day Squad, for Friday night's clash against England 'A' at Thomond Park (Kick-off 7.15pm, live on Premier Sports).

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7 Ulster players named in Ireland XV match day squad to face England A

4th February 2026

Ulster Rugby can confirm that Irish-Qualified forward, Ben Donnell, will join the province this summer on a three-year-deal until 2029.

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Ulster Rugby sign Cardiff forward Ben Donnell

3rd February 2026

Tickets for Ulster's final block of home fixtures for the 2025/26 Season, against Leinster, DHL Stormers and Glasgow Warriors, are now on general sale.

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Our final block of home fixtures are now on sale

3rd February 2026

Head Coach Andy Farrell has named the Ireland Match Day Squad, for Thursday night's Guinness Men's Six Nations opener against France in Paris (Kick-off 8.10pm Irish time).

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Stockdale and McCloskey named in Ireland team to face France in Paris

3rd February 2026

Ulster Rugby is delighted to confirm that Connacht scrum-half Matthew Devine, will join the province this summer on a one-year deal until at least the summer of 2027.

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Matthew Devine to join Ulster Rugby

2nd February 2026

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

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Danske Bank Ulster Schools’ Round Up | Saturday 31 January 2026

2nd 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 Rugby is delighted to confirm that fly-half, Jack Murphy, has put pen to paper on a new contract extension that will keep him playing in an Ulster jersey until at least 2028.

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Jack Murphy signs new contract extension until 2028

30th January 2026