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The Ulster Branch conducted the draw this week for the next rounds of the Junior Cup, Junior Shield, Crawford Cup, Crawford Plate, Forster Cup and Forster Plate.

News

Men's Junior Cup, Crawford and Forster Cup Draws

7th November 2024

Head Coach Andy Farrell has named his Ireland Match Day Squad for Friday’s opening Autumn Nations Series clash against New Zealand at a sold-out Aviva Stadium (Kick-off 8.10pm).

News

Three Ulstermen named in Ireland team for Autumn Nations Series opener v New Zealand

6th November 2024

The draw for the Semi-Finals of the Women's Junior Cup and Quarter-Finals of the Suzanne Fleming Cup was conducted last night by the Ulster Branch.

News

Women's Junior Cup SF and Suzanne Fleming QF Draws

6th November 2024

The Celtic Challenge will see the return of familiar names this season as the six teams are confirmed for the new League season.

News

Celtic Challenge teams confirmed for 2024/25

6th November 2024

A round-up of results from the weekend's action from across the province.

News

Domestic results round-up | 5th November 2024

5th November 2024

A five-player shortlist has been confirmed for both the Men’s and Women’s XVs player of the year, ahead of this month’s Guinness Rugby Writers of Ireland awards.

News

Ulster players nominated for Guinness Rugby Writers of Ireland awards

4th November 2024

The draw for the Quarter Finals of the Energia All-Ireland Men’s Junior Cup has been made with the matches scheduled for November 16th.

News

Energia All-Ireland Men’s Junior Cup Quarter Finals Confirmed

31st October 2024

The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) is delighted to announce the return of the ‘A’ Interprovincial Men’s Championship which will kick off next month.

Fixture News

IRFU announces return of ‘A’ Interprovincial Championship

31st October 2024

Ireland will return to Belfast and Cork for two mouthwatering Guinness Women's Six Nations home clashes in 2025, as Scott Bemand's side begin the countdown to next year's Women's Rugby World Cup.

Women & Girls

Kingspan Stadium to host Ireland v France in Women's Six Nations

30th October 2024

Ireland U18 Clubs Head Coach, Jamie Kirk, has named his team to play Italy U18s at Eugenio Municipal Stadium on Wednesday, 30 October (6.30pm local time/5.30pm Irish time).

Rugby in Ulster

Ireland U18 Clubs Team Named For Italy Match

29th October 2024

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

News

Danske Bank Ulster Schools’ Round Up | Saturday 26th October 2024

28th October 2024

A full results list of the Ulster Branch Fixtures Scores from the weekend's domestic action.

Club

Domestic Results Round-Up | 28 October 2024

28th October 2024

Ulster's Head Coach, Richie Murphy, and back-rower, Nick Timoney, gave their post-Cardiff reaction after the Welsh side won 21-19 in Round 6 of the BKT United Rugby Championship.

Fixture News

Cardiff Reaction | Richie Murphy and Nick Timoney

27th October 2024

Cardiff inflicted a painful defeat on Ulster after a second half comeback at Arms Park in Round 6 of the BKT United Rugby Championship.

News

Report | Cardiff Rugby 21-19 Ulster Rugby

26th October 2024

Head Coach, Richie Murphy, has selected his Ulster side for tomorrow’s BKT United Rugby Championship Round 6 fixture against Cardiff Rugby at Cardiff Arms Park.

Match Previews

Ulster ready for Cardiff away clash

25th October 2024

Ulster head coach, Richie Murphy, hooker James McCormick, and back-rower, Marcus Rea all spoke to the media this week ahead of travelling to Wales to take on Cardiff in Round 6 of the URC.

Fixture News

Cardiff Media Briefing | Richie Murphy, James McCormick and Marcus Rea

24th October 2024

A look ahead to Ulster's BKT United Rugby Championship Round 6 match as the province hope to make it three wins on the bounce against Cardiff Rugby at Arms Park in Wales.

News

Preview | Cardiff Rugby (A)

24th October 2024

Campbell College ran out the winners after a stunning second half comeback in a thrilling final between two strong sides at Kingspan Stadium.

School

Danske Bank U16 Cup Final Report | Methodist College 29-35 Campbell College

23rd October 2024

Head Coach Andy Farrell has today named a 35-player Ireland Men's squad for the upcoming Autumn Nations Series, led by new captain Caelan Doris.

News

Seven Ulstermen named in Ireland squad for Autumn Nations Series

23rd October 2024

With the 2024/25 season well underway, the draw for this year’s Bank of Ireland Towns Cup has taken place.

News

2024/25 draw for Bank of Ireland Towns Cup confirmed

23rd October 2024

Methodist College and Campbell College will go head to head in tomorrow's U16 Cup final, here in Kingspan Stadium (kick-off 2.30pm).

School

Preview | Danske Bank Ulster Schools' U16 Cup

22nd October 2024

The Ulster Rugby Performance Medicine Team has provided a squad update ahead of the province's BKT United Rugby Championship Round 17 fixture against Munster at Thomond Park.

Fixture News

Squad Update | Cardiff Rugby (A)

22nd October 2024

Tickets for the next block of Ulster home fixtures - against Bordeaux-Bègles, Munster, Exeter Chiefs and Zebre Parma - have now been released for general sale.

Fixture News

Next block of home fixtures now on sale

22nd October 2024

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

News

Danske Bank Ulster Schools’ round-up | 19 October 2024

21st October 2024