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2020-21 PRO14 Ulster Rugby

PRO14: Teams up for Ulster v Scarlets

John Cooney returns to the starting team as Ulster seek a seventh straight win in the league when they face Scarlets at Kingspan tomorrow night. The scrum half is one of of six changes with Kieran Treadwell, Sean Reidy and Matthew Rea coming in for Sam Carter, Jordi Murphy and Greg Jones in the pack […]

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2020-21 PRO14 Ulster Rugby Zebre Rugby

PRO14: Zebre 14 Ulster 57

Marcell Coetzee became the first Ulster player to score four tries in a competitive game last night.

Ulster make it six wins on the bounce with a nine-try victory over Conference A basement side Zebre last night. Marcell Coetzee scored four times to put him three tries clear of Gavin Coombes at the top of the PRO14 try scoring charts. Stewart Moore, Luke Marshall, Ethan McIlroy, Dave Shanahan and Bill Johnston added […]

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2020-21 PRO14 Ulster Rugby

PRO14: Teams up for Zebre v Ulster

Ethan McIlroy is set to make his first start for Ulster against Zebre tomorrow night

Dan McFarland has rotated his side for the trip to Parma to take on Conference A basement side, Zebre. John Cooney, Matthew Rea, Kieran Treadwell and Matt Faddes are all left out of the match day 23 while Sean Reidy and Ian Madigan are named on the bench. After two solid cameo appearances against Cardiff […]

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PRO14 Ulster Rugby

PRO14: Teams up for Ulster v Glasgow

Eric OSullivan is set to make his 50th appearance for Ulster off the bench against Glasgow tomorrow night

Dan McFarland has named a strong side for the welcome of Conference A rivals Glasgow Warriors to Kingspan Stadium tomorrow night as they chase a five-win start to the Guinness PRO14 for the first time since 2016-17. Billy Burns and Stuart McCloskey are on international duty but Ulster welcome back Matt Faddes and Marcell Coetzee […]

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Dragons Rugby PRO14 Ulster Rugby

PRO14: Ulster 40 Dragons 17

A blistering five-try first half guided Ulster to a bonus point win against Dragons yesterday afternoon leaving the province three wins from three matches and in second place in conference B behind Leinster. Marcell Coetzee opened the scoring after just four minutes with Sean Reidy, Eric O’Sullivan and a brace from Louis Ludik adding tries […]

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2020-21 PRO14 Ulster Rugby

PRO14: Ospreys 12 Ulster 24

Marcell Coetzee scored a try in his MOTM performance against Ospreys on Saturday.

Ulster win their first away game of the season as they triumph three tries to nil over the Ospreys at the Liberty Stadium. Jacob Stockdale, Marcell Coetzee and John Cooney were on the scoresheet while Cooney contributed a further nine points from the boot. Iain Henderson set the tone of the game by declining a […]

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2020-21 PRO14 Ulster Rugby

PRO14: Teams up for Ospreys v Ulster

Marcus Rea will make his first start for Ulster against the Ospreys tonight while brother Matthew will make his 50th appearance.

Marcus Rea will make his first start for Ulster while his brother, Matthew, is set to make his 50th Ulster appearance as Dan McFarland makes four changes for the trip to Swansea. Alan O’Connor replaces Sam Carter in the second row, Marcus Rea starts ahead of Sean Reidy and in the backline, Ian Madigan and […]

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2020-21 Connacht Rugby PRO14 Ulster Rugby

PRO14: Teams up for Connacht v Ulster

Jacob Stockdale looks forward to the game against Connacht

Dan McFarland’s first team sheet after lockdown sees Ulster go fully loaded against Andy Friend’s Connacht. Billy Burns captains the side from out half while the only absentees from the pack are Iain Henderson and Sean Reidy. The front row is full strength. Jack McGrath and Marty Moore start at loosehead and tighthead prop respectively […]

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2019-20 Cheetahs PRO14 Ulster Rugby

PRO14: Teams up for Ulster v Cheetahs

Dan McFarland welcomes James Hume and Michael Lowry back to the starting team after injury as Ulster need to bounce back from last weekend’s disappointing defeat against the Ospreys. Tomorrow’s opposition lie six points off Ulster in second and will only have three away fixtures remaining at the conclusion of tomorrow’s game – two of […]

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2019-20 PRO14

PRO14: Ulster 35 Connacht 3

A clinical performance from Ulster saw Ulster run in five tries against Andy Friend’s Connacht side. Alan O’Connor opened the Ulster account while Billy Burns added a second try midway through the first half. Robert Baloucoune and Rob Herring secured the bonus point after 50 minutes while a late Nick Timoney effort added some gloss […]

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2018-19 PRO14

PRO14: Dragons 15 Ulster 28

Photo credit - Cliff Harvey: The Front Row Union

Ulster leave Newport with a bonus point win for the first time since October 2012 thanks to a 28-15 win over the Dragons. Jordi Murphy scored a solitary try in the first half, while a quick fire double from Marty Moore and John Cooney secured the result before Alan O’Connor gave Ulster their fourth league […]

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2018-19 ERCC

HEC: Ulster 24 Leicester Tigers 10

Will Addison continued his fine form for Ulster with a try in their win over Leicester

Three second half tries from Alan O’Connor, Will Addison and Jacob Stockdale got Ulster off to a flying start against Leicester Tigers in a tough Heineken Champions Cup group. The visitors led 3-0 in a dull game at the interval but controlled most of the possession and territory in the first half. From the off, […]

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2017-18 ERCC

Ulster’s European dream is still alive after Harlequins demolition

Christian Lealiifano played a vital role in Ulster's 52-24 victory over Harlequins.

Ulster back up their win at the Stoop with an emphatic six-try victory against Harlequins in the fourth round of the European Champions Cup in Belfast. John Cooney scored 27 points, including a try, in the 52-24 victory. Stuart McCloskey, Craig Gilroy, Charles Piutau, Alan O’Connor and Andrew Trimble were Ulster’s other try scorers. Ulster […]

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2017-18 PRO14

Deysel inspires Ulster to six try victory

Charles Piutau played an important role in the defeat of Cheetahs with 18 carries for a gain of 117m.

Monstrous performances from Jean Deysel and Marcell Coetzee inspired Ulster to a six-try victory over Toyota Cheetahs on the opening day of the Guinness PRO14 season. Tommy Bowe, Stuart McCloskey, Alan O’Connor, Charles PIutau, Louis Ludik and Pete Nelson were the try scorers for Ulster while Clayton Blommetjies, Makazole Mapimpi and Sergeal Petersen were the […]

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2017-18 PRO14

Guinness PRO14: Teams announced for Ulster v Cheetahs

Chris Henry captains Ulster for their first game of the 2017-18 Guinness PRO14 campaign in the absence of Rory Best

Christian Lealiifano, John Cooney and Jean Deysel are set to be handed their debuts in Ulster’s clash with Toyota Cheetahs tomorrow evening. Cooney and Lealiifano occupy the half back positions while Deysel lines up alongside Chris Henry at flanker. Henry captains the side. A big welcome back to Marcell Coetzee who is named at No.8 […]

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2016-17 PRO14

Pienaar and Wilson depart on a win.

Roger Wilson, Ulster Rugby
Ulsters greatest servant leaves on a win! :)

Ulster Rugby (10) 17 TRY: Roger Wilson, Andrew Trimble. CON: Paddy Jackson (2). PEN: Paddy Jackson. Leinster Rugby (6) 13 TRY: Penalty try. CON: Joey Carbery. PEN: Joey Carbery (2). Ulster Rugby came out on top 17 – 13 against Leinster in an emotionally charged PRO12 match at Ravenhill on Saturday afternoon. As I was […]

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2016-17 PRO14

Ulster Rugby’s playoff hopes end in Swansea

Jacob Stockdale, Ulster Rugby, Guinness PRO12
Stockdale leaves defenders in his wake but fluffs his final line during Ulster's PRO12 match against Ospreys.

Ospreys Rugby (17) 24 TRY: Tom Habberfield, Tyler Ardron, Brendon Leonard. CON: Dan Biggar (3). PEN: Dan Biggar Ulster Rugby (3) 10 TRY: Jacob Stockdale. CON: Paddy Jackson. PEN: Paddy Jackson. Ulster Rugby’s playoff hopes took a fatal hit on Saturday afternoon with a 24 – 10 defeat by Ospreys Rugby at the Liberty Stadium, Swansea. […]

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2016-17 PRO14

Teams up for Ospreys v Ulster

Craig Gilroy, Ulster Rugby
Gilroy returns for Ulster against Ospreys. Picture credit Ian Humes Photography.

The teams have been announced for the PRO12 match between Ospreys and Ulster Rugby which takes place on Saturday afternoon at the Liberty Stadium, Swansea. Kick off 3:00 pm live on BBCNI. We have opted for three changes with Craig Gilroy, Stuart McCloskey and Robbie Diack joining the starting line up at fullback, inside centre and No. 8 […]

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2016-17 PRO14

Ulster errors hand game to Munster.

Luke Marshall, Ulster Rugby
Luke Marshall breaks clear for Ulster's second score against Munster.

Munster Rugby (10) 22 TRY: Angus Lloyd, Keith Earls, Dave O’Callaghan. CON: Ian Keatley, Tyler Bleyendaal. PEN: Ian Keatley Ulster Rugby (10) 20 TRY: Rory Best, Luke Marshall. CON: Paddy Jackson (2) PEN: Paddy Jackson (2) Ulster Rugby’s run of losses against Munster stretched to three seasons after Munster’s 22 – 20 win on Saturday […]

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2016-17 PRO14

Teams up for Munster Rugby v Ulster Rugby

Ruan Pienaar, Ulster Rugby, Munster Rugby, Guinness PRO12
We'll be looking a belter of a performance from Pienaar at Thomond Park on Saturday!

The teams have been announced for Ulster Rugby’s must win Guinness PRO12 match against Munster Rugby at Thomond Park, Limerick, on Saturday afternoon. Kick off 3:00pm, live on Sky Sports. Ulster have made three changes to the team that started against Cardiff. Jacob Stockdale starts at fullback, for the injured Jared Payne, Andrew Trimble moves to […]

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2016-17 PRO14

Cardiff dampen Ulster Rugby’s top four charge!

Paddy Jackson, Ulster Rugby

Ulster Rugby (14) 24 TRY: Paddy Jackson, Penalty Try, Luke Marshall. CON: Paddy Jackson (3). PEN: Paddy Jackson. Cardiff Blues (10) 24 TRY: Sam Warburton, Rey Lee-Lo (2). CON: Gareth Anscombe (3). PEN: Gareth Anscombe. Ulster Rugby’s chances of a Guinness PRO12 play of place suffered an almost fatal blow following Friday night’s 24 all draw […]

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2016-17 PRO14

Teams up for Ulster Rugby v Cardiff Blues

Roger Wilson, Ulster Rugby
Big match required from Big Roge!

Teams are up for Friday night’s Guinness PRO12 match between Ulster Rugby and Cardiff Blues which takes place at Ravenhill. Kick off 19:35, live on BBCNI. Ulster welcome back Rory Best and Paddy Jackson to the starting line up with Stuart Olding moving from out half to inside centre to accommodate Jackson. Roger Wilson replaces […]

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2016-17 PRO14 Ulster

Ulster miss out on bonus against Dragons.

Craig Gilroy, Ulster Rugby
Gilroy continues to do his talking on the pitch, bagging his 9th PRO12 try against Dragons.

Ulster Rugby battled to a 17 – 27 win against Neath Gwent Dragons on Friday evening at Rodney Parade to maintain a top four spot in the Guinness PRO12 but they will be disappointed that they missed out on a try bonus. The result leaves them three points ahead of Scarlets with four games to […]

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2016-17 PRO14

Teams up for Dragons v Ulster

Stuart Olding, Ulster Rugby
Olding retains the out half berth for the match against the Dragons. Photo credit Ian Humes Photography

Teams are up for Ulster Rugby’s PRO12 match against Neath Gwent Dragons which takes place this evening, Friday 24th March, at Rodney Parade. Kick off at 7.35pm, live on BBC2 NI. There are four changes to the starting line up that featured against Zebre. Sean Reidy returns to the back row to replace the injured Marcell […]