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Contentious ending as Stormers hold out for victory over Ulster
Callum Reid’s disallowed try cost Ulster a late victory in Cape Town.
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Callum Reid’s disallowed try cost Ulster a late victory in Cape Town.
Mike Lowry says Hugo Keenan helped him to ‘understand what the Irish coaches want from a fullback’ during the Six Nations.
Captain Alan O’Connor is set to make his 150th appearance for the province he joined from Leinster.
The Ulster star grew up in South Africa before relocating to Ireland to pursue his rugby dream.
Dan McFarland was delighted to complete a regular-season double over Leinster with an 18-13 win on Saturday night.
Nick Timoney, Robert Baloucoune and Mike Lowry all start for Ulster having been released from Ireland camp.
Ulster’s Sam Carter says he has no concept of such rivalries having grown up in in Australia.
Ulster assistant coach Dan Soper looks ahead to Saturday’s URC derby meeting with Leinster.
Iain Henderson hails the impact of Ireland trio Nick Timoney, James Hume and Robert Baloucoune as Ulster move top of the URC.
The Ulster star is hoping for a clear run at the rest of the season after injury setbacks.
Loosehead prop Andrew Porter will stay with the Ireland squad but have his training load managed due to a rolled ankle.
Ulster skills coach Craig Newby was in the Aviva Stadium to watch Mike Lowry score two tries on his Test debut.
The northern province are on the road to take on the Dragons in the United Rugby Championship today.
‘You want your best players playing. That’s one element of a blend. The other is how they compliment each other.’
The in-form Ulster centre won his second Test cap in Saturday’s win over Wales.
‘At this stage, with every loss, we’re making life ever more tricky.’
Ulster moved top of the United Rugby Championship standings with Friday night’s interpro win.
The Ulster wing received only a yellow card for the hit during his side’s victory over their Welsh visitors but will miss the next four matches.
McIlroy has been one of Dan McFarland’s go-to guys this season.
‘I want to win something this year and I don’t want to give up my shirt for anyone really.’
Mattie Burke, Jack Aungier and Dominic Robertson-McCoy are all injured for Friday’s trip to Ulster, while Finlay Bealham is on Six Nations duty.
Ulster’s head of operations Bryn Cunningham is a big admirer of the 23-year-old Ireland newcomer.
The scrum-half already has wins at the RDS Arena, Stade Marcel-Michelin and Franklin’s Gardens on his CV.
The 26-year-old will be heading back to Wales this summer.
The Ulster coach is relishing the prospect of facing the likes of Toulouse in the next round, the opposite of a reward for an excellent pool showing.
Five tries at Kingspan Stadium and a thoroughly dominant display for 70 minutes proved enough for the Irish side.
A new generation of Ulster players have emerged to help the club reconnect with fans – now they want recognition by Ireland.
In-form Ulster centre James Hume says he is finally beginning to play with more self-belief.
The Ireland winger is set to miss the rest of the season after ankle surgery.
The scrum-half suffered a calf injury during the URC defeat to Munster.
The 36-year-old former Ireland international will depart to pursue opportunities overseas.
The province’s attack coach Dan Soper has been speaking about their preparations for Sunday’s Champions Cup meeting with the Northampton Saints.
The 23-year-old hooker was the winner of the Energia Women’s All Ireland League Rising Star award in 2020.
The Lions prop made his comeback off the bench last month – and is now set for the Interpro at Thomond Park.
Versatile back Will Addison has also agreed a new deal with the province, while flanker Sean Reffell has been signed from Saracens.
The province have now confirmed nine new contracts this week.
Billy Burns, Marty Moore and Jordi Murphy have signed fresh deals.
The trio have all signed new two-year deals with the province.
Henderson (ankle) and McCloskey (hamstring) will miss Sunday’s interpro with Connacht at least.
There may be some concern for Dan McFarland over how his side couldn’t hold off a stubborn Saints side.