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Monday 27 March 2023 Dublin: 0°C

# Ravenhill

All time
# turn on the stiles
Ulster to bring in 1,000 fans for Scarlets clash as NI restrictions ease
The province will invite fans to apply for the £20 tickets by ballot.
# friday night ignites
'We knew we had to bring a fire to the game that said 'welcome to Ravenhill''
Dan McFarland’s side showed their teeth before doggedly closing out a win over Clermont.
# Long Time Coming
''Fields of Athenry' in the Kingspan, I'm told it's pretty special and doesn't happen often'
Connacht coach Andy Friend will let his squad enjoy the historic win over Ulster, but the province is intent on continuing their rise.
# simon says
Ireland forwards coach Easterby to provide support for Ulster before head coach arrival
Hope remains that Dan McFarland will leave Scotland before January, but Easterby will work with the province’s young coaches on an interim basis.
# Vacancy
Ulster CEO Logan to stand down ahead of next season
CEO since 2010, Logan counts Kingspan Stadium as his major achievement as the province’s figurehead.
# everything's gonna be kk
'We've just got to hang tough, stay tight and things will change': Form not far away for Connacht
Kieran Keane can see the tide beginning to turn for his team, and he’s desperate for that momentum to come.
# Northern Exposure
South Africa's Cheetahs will travel to Ulster for Pro14 opener
The Cheetahs get their first taste of their new competition on 1 September.
# baabaas
France great Dusautoir to say final goodbye to rugby at Kingspan Stadium
The Tolouse star will line out for the Barbarians.
# suftum
Ulster's poor European campaign ends with defeat to Ian Madigan's Bordeaux
It was a battle between two of Ireland’s potential No 10s in Belfast.
# raven-chill
Too cold for comfort: Ulster's home clash with Zebre postponed due to frozen pitch
If you’re on your way to Kingspan Stadium, turn back.
# SUAF
'You can't play victim the whole time': Foley heartened by Munster grind
The Munster head coach believed in his approach even in the midst of the five-game losing run.
# Relief
Keatley keeps his cool to arrest Munster slide with win away to Ulster
The under-fire out-half ensured his team avoided a sixth straight loss.
# rough night
Henderson stretchered off as Ulster injuries mount during win over Edinburgh
Two first half tries were enough for Ulster to take four points against a side who started the night a place above them in the table.
# Friendly Rivalry
Leinster's cavalry overpower Ulster as Schmidt watches on
Ireland’s head coach watched a seven-try friendly with both sides using more than 30 players during the 80 minutes.
# the ultimate warrior
O'Connell's final stand and more talking points as Munster track down silverware
Strap yourselves in, because the Pro12 final is going to be intense.
# Man in the Middle
Munster and Glasgow will have the world's best referee in charge of their Pro12 title tilt
Here’s hoping Munster’s good times with the Welshman just keep rolling on.
# World Cup countdown
Here's what to expect when the Women's World Cup comes to Ireland
2017 can’t come soon enough.
# Inter-pro
Pressure rising for Ulster v Munster as play-off squeeze takes hold
Provinces south and north go head to head today with a crucial home Pro12 semi-final on the line.
# synergy
Composure key to Ulster's quick turnaround against Leinster -- Rory Best
The hooker praised the attitude and belief built between the province’s players and coaching staff.
# knockout rugby
‘Credit to Ulster, they wore us down’ – Leinster coach O’Connor
Ulster’s home fuelled motivation combined with Leinster fatigue made it a rough night for the champions.
# Reaction
Curtain closing on Leinster's season and more talking points from Ravenhill
Along with man of the match Iain Henderson, Paddy Jackson was critical to putting Ulster top of the table.
# Match Report
Henderson helps Ulster inflict painful defeat on Leinster
Ulster scored 26 unanswered points after trailing 10 -0 early on.
AS IT HAPPENED
Ulster v Leinster, Pro12
We were in Ravenhill to bring you through this crucial inter-pro minute-by-minute.
# final push
Tommy Bowe: 'We shouldn't ever lose at Fortress Ravenhill'
With the Pro12 final set for Belfast, Ulster are hoping to have four massive home games left in their season.
# refurb
Here's the sculpture that Ulster had commissioned for their new home
Really ties the stadium together.
# welcome return
Chris Henry returns as Ulster hold off Cardiff to stay second in Pro12
The flanker was a second-half substitute at Ravenhill after five months out.
# aka ravers
Ulster's Kingspan Stadium will host this year's Pro12 final
It’s the first time a venue has been nominated rather than based on a team’s finishing position.
# Report
Ulster exit on a high as Darren Cave's hat-trick mauls Tigers
It was an encouraging end to an otherwise underwhelming campaign for Neil Doak’s side.
# so good
Awkward! Ravenhill PA plays 'Sweet Caroline' during Rory McIlroy's BBC interview
To be fair, he took it well.
# payne game
Ferris' last stand as Ulster dig deep against Saracens - My 2014 sporting moment
Sean Farrell looks back on a painful day that signalled the end of an era for Ulster.
# harder than you think
Toulon the toughest test I’ve faced at Ravenhill – Chris Henry
The openside was on the front lines of a brilliant display of breakdown work from the visitors.
AS IT HAPPENED
Ulster v Toulon, Champions Cup
Only the back-to-back champions stood between Ulster and victory today, so we went minute-by-minute from Ravenhill.
# clean slate
5 big questions for Ulster ahead of the new rugby season
So much change means very little is certain for the northern province.
# coaching ticket
Ulster appoint from within as Allen Clarke named new forwards coach
The ex-hooker will continue to oversee the Ulster academy.
# uphill slog
Ulster's Nick Williams facing battle to be fit for new season
The New Zealander will be eager to get himself physically right ahead of his third season at Ulster.
# Bowing out
In pictures: Ulster captain Johann Muller says goodbye to Ravenhill
Loosehead prop Tom Court also took the chance to bid the northern province’s home fans farewell.
# Assessment
O'Connor content with Leinster performance led by 'alright' Ian Madigan
The Australian head coach also underlined his belief that ‘the Pro 12 is getting stronger and stronger.’
# Law and Order
Rival coaches in agreement, dangerous tackle punishments need a serious review
‘Why does the penalty vary on how a player falls?’ Asked a bewildered Mark Anscombe last night.
# Friday Night Lights
No red redemption for Ulster as Leinster take victory after Court dismissal
Ulster have battled their way to a guaranteed place in the playoffs, but another red card will leave a bad taste in the mouth.
# Adam D'Arcy
'Payne can send a message to Schmidt by upstaging O'Driscoll at Ravenhill'
Adam D’Arcy believes tonight’s clash at Ravenhill may prove an appetiser for Ulster v Leinster Pro12 semi