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Ulster Rugby is delighted to confirm that forward, Cormac Izuchukwu, has signed a new contract extension with the province until summer 2028.

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Cormac Izuchukwu signs new contract extension with Ulster Rugby

23rd December 2025

The Performance Medicine Team has issued a squad update ahead of this Saturday’s Round 8 fixture of the United Rugby Championship against Connacht Rugby at Dexcom Stadium (KO: 5.30pm).

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Squad Update | Connacht (A) 2025

23rd December 2025

A look ahead to Ulster's Round 8 interprovincial derby against the Westerners at Dexcom Stadium, with the province looking to get back to winning ways in the league.

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URC Preview | Connacht (A)

22nd December 2025

Ulster suffered a narrow defeat against their interprovincial rivals, Leinster, in Round 7 of the BKT United Rugby Championship at Aviva Stadium.

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Match Report | Leinster 24-20 Ulster

19th December 2025

The stage is set for the Christmas triple-header here at Affidea Stadium, with teams battling it out for the Junior Shield, Junior Cup & Bank of Ireland Senior Cup.

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BOI Senior Cup, Junior Cup and Junior Shield | Match Preview

19th December 2025

The Celtic Challenge returns on December 20th as the 2024/25 competition gets underway with an exciting opening-round double-header at Energia Park.

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6 Ulster players named in Celtic Challenge squads ahead of opener

19th December 2025

Head Coach, Richie Murphy, has named his Ulster team to face Leinster tomorrow evening in Round 7 of the BKT United Rugby Championship at Aviva Stadium. (KO: 7.45pm)

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Bell makes first start as Ulster take on Leinster in Dublin

18th December 2025

Defending champions Wallace High School have been drawn against last year’s finalists Royal School Armagh in the standout tie of the Danske Bank Ulster Schools’ Cup Round of 16, following today’s draw at Affidea Stadium.

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Danske Bank Schools' Cup | Round of 16 Draw

16th December 2025

Ulster Rugby’s Christmas Kindness campaign returns for 2025, spreading festive cheer with a host of fantastic prizes.

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Christmas Kindness 2025

16th December 2025

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The Northwest's new rugby force | Letterkenny RFC's Women's Team

16th December 2025

The Performance Medicine Team has issued a squad update ahead of this Saturday’s Round 8 fixture of the United Rugby Championship against Connacht Rugby at Dexcom Stadium (KO: 5.30pm).

Fixture News

Squad Update | Leinster Rugby (A) 2025

16th December 2025

Irish rugby’s oldest interprovincial rivalry takes centre stage on Friday night as Ulster travel south to face Leinster at the Aviva Stadium in Round 7 of the United Rugby Championship (KO: 7.45pm).

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URC Preview | Leinster Rugby (A)

15th December 2025

The Ireland U19 squad selected to attend the upcoming national camp, in the IRFU High Performance Centre, has been named.

The U19 squad, sponsored by PWC, will attend a three day camp over the Christmas break, from Sunday 28 to Tuesday 30 December.

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Nine Ulster players named in Ireland U19 squad for National Camp in HPC

15th December 2025

Ulster Rugby were honoured to once again be guests at the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children. Six members of our men’s senior squad visited the hospital to hand out gifts and spread some festive cheer. A big thank you to our friends at Affid...

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Spreading Festive Cheer at the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children

15th December 2025

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 13 December 2025

15th December 2025

It was a defeat for Ulster as Cardiff snatched victory with the final kick of the game in Round 2 of the EPCR Challenge Cup.

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Match Report | Cardiff Rugby 29-26 Ulster Rugby

14th December 2025

Head Coach, Richie Murphy, has named his Ulster team to face Cardiff Rugby this Saturday in Round 2 of the EPCR Challenge Cup at Cardiff Arms Park (KO: 8pm).

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Tom Stewart to captain Ulster against Cardiff Rugby

12th December 2025

The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) is delighted to announce that Denis Fogarty and Neill Alcorn will return as Head Coaches for the upcoming Celtic Challenge competition.

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Eight Ulster players announced in Wolfhounds squad for upcoming Celtic Challenge

12th December 2025

If Ballynahinch play their cards right, they could see out 2025 with two major cups in their trophy cabinet. They contest their first ever Energia Bateman Cup final this weekend, before trying to retain the Bank of Ireland Ulster Senior Cup just a...

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Excitement building for Hinch’s shot at Energia Bateman Cup glory

11th December 2025

Celebrated local artist, Kathryn Callaghan, has donated three original pieces of her artwork, titled ‘In the Thick of It’, to Ulster Rugby, Ards RFC, and Regent House Grammar School. The donation was made to commemorate her son, Matthew’s, impress...

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Local artist Kathryn Callaghan honours son’s rugby career with heartfelt artwork donation

11th December 2025

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 6 December 2025

10th December 2025

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2 Weeks to Christmas | The Perfect Gift - Ulster Rugby Game Pass

10th December 2025

At Ulster Rugby, we know our game is built on more than what happens on the pitch – it’s the people behind the scenes who make rugby in this province truly special.

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Nominate Your Local Club Hero!

10th December 2025

Ulster Rugby and the IRFU are delighted to announce that Affidea Stadium will host the Guinness Women's Six Nations fixture between Ireland and Wales on Saturday 9th May.

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Affidea Stadium To Host Guinness Women's Six Nations Fixture In 2026

9th December 2025