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In an exciting collaboration, Ulster Rugby and Virginia RFC have secured PEACEPLUS funding, managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB), to deliver TryLeadHER.

Rugby in Ulster

Empowering the Future | Ulster Rugby & Virginia RFC launch TryLeadHER

25th 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 21 February 2026

24th February 2026

With immediate effect, the Castore Shop located at Affidea Stadium will operate with revised opening hours:

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Castore Shop Updated Opening Hours

24th February 2026

A look ahead to the restart of the URC season, as Ulster take on Ospreys at Electric Brewery Field in Round 12 of the BKT United Rugby Championship this Saturday. (KO: 7.45pm)

Match Previews

URC Preview | Ospreys (A)

24th February 2026

The IRFU have confirmed that five of Ulster's Ireland Six Nations squad members have returned to the province ahead of the resumption of the BKT United Rugby Championship this weekend.

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Five Ulster players return from Ireland duty

23rd 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 Rugby is pleased to announce that a selection of upcoming Ulster A fixtures and school finals will be streamed live on our in-house platform, Ulster Rugby Live, beginning with this Friday’s match Ulster A match against Munster A at Affidea...

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Stream Ulster’s Upcoming A Team and School Fixtures

19th February 2026

Ahead of Ulster A's Round 4 Interprovincial Championship match against Munster A tomorrow, Academy forward and former Ireland U20 international, James McKillop, talks about his excitement for the fixture, his experiences of captaining Queen's Univ...

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Interview | James McKillop on his Ulster 'A' aims

19th February 2026

Academy Manager, Gavin Hogg, has named his match day squad to face Munster 'A' in tomorrow's 'A' Interprovincial Championship Round 4 fixture at Affidea Stadium. (KO: 3pm)

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Ulster ‘A’ team named to take on Munster ‘A’ at Affidea Stadium

19th 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 England at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham (Kick-off 2.10pm).

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Four Ulster players named in Ireland team to face England

19th February 2026

Head Coach Andrew Browne has today named the Ireland Men’s U20s Squad for the 2026 World Rugby Junior World Championship in Georgia.

Fixture News

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).

Fixture News

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)

Fixture News

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).

Fixture News

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