# Ulster

This year

2023

# Preview

Ulster, Connacht and Leinster can all make the most of an intriguing day of URC action

The three provinces will all be aiming for wins today.

6.6k

Jan 7th 2023, 7:30 AM

# Team news

Robert Baloucoune to win 50th cap as Ulster name strong side for Benetton clash

Ireland international Iain Henderson captains the province for Saturday’s trip to Italy.

6.2k

Jan 6th 2023, 12:39 PM

# Sidelined

Ulster's Marty Moore set for MRI scan on 'significant knee injury'

The prop suffered the injury during Sunday’s URC defeat to Munster in Belfast.

4.6k

Jan 3rd 2023, 3:46 PM

Last year

2022

# time to stand up

'We've had a bit of a wobble for 180 minutes where it seemed we just couldn’t get things going'

The doubts that are dogging Ulster right now are ones that extend to a personal level, says Nick Timoney.

9.8k

Dec 22nd 2022, 10:30 PM

# Pitch battle

'The bottom line is the decision was wrong. It could have been played at Ravenhill'

Dan McFarland fumes at decision to move Ulster-La Rochelle clash to Dublin.

15.3k

Dec 17th 2022, 9:45 PM

# Champions Cup

Henderson: Sale whitewash hasn't undone four years of good work at Ulster

EPCR confirm that Saturday’s game will be played behind closed doors at the Aviva Stadium.

6.4k

Dec 17th 2022, 9:24 AM

# Blow

Weather forces Ulster to move their Champions Cup game to Dublin

Game against La Rochelle will take place in Dublin tomorrow behind closed doors.

14.9k

Dec 16th 2022, 7:11 PM

# the show must go on

Ulster taking 'every possible step' to get La Rochelle match played at Kingspan Stadium

Frost covers are in place while heaters are being brought in.

9.3k

Dec 14th 2022, 12:38 PM

# too good

Sale open Champions Cup campaign with 6-try thrashing of Ulster

Tom Curry and Daniel Du Preez both went over in the first half at the Salford City Stadium.

15.1k

Dec 11th 2022, 3:33 PM

# fighting back

Burns insists Ulster can bounce back from disappointment of Leinster loss

Ulster blew a winning opportunity against 14-man Leinster last Saturday.

3.4k

Dec 10th 2022, 7:30 AM

# Ready to go

Ulster name team for Champions Cup opener

It could be a landmark game for Marty Moore, who may make his 50th appearance if called off the bench.

7.9k

Dec 9th 2022, 12:30 PM

# mindset

'You've got to take it personally, otherwise you don't really care, do you?'

Alan O’Connor has become a leader at Ulster and knows a balance needs to be struck in the post-mortem of that damaging Leinster defeat.

5.6k

Dec 9th 2022, 9:37 AM

# The Lowdown

Champions Cup: Why Leinster aren't Racing certainties as Munster have nothing to lose

The42′s rugby writers separate the contenders from the pretenders as European rugby’s showpiece event returns for another year.

14.4k

Dec 9th 2022, 7:15 AM

Cullen content as Leinster's attention turns to Champions Cup matters

The Blues travel to Le Havre this Saturday to face Racing 92 after a URC victory over interprovincial rivals Ulster.

5.6k

Dec 5th 2022, 6:00 AM

# too good

Fourteen-man Leinster storm back in second half to claim bonus-point win over Ulster

The hosts were 22-3 behind but scored 35 consecutive points on either side of the break to sensationally turn the game on its head.

41.1k

Dec 3rd 2022, 10:08 PM

# Derby

Ulster have already won Leinster's respect - but the hard work is just about to start

The top two sides in the URC meet at the RDS tonight with Leinster packing their team with players who defeated the All Blacks this summer.

8.1k

Dec 3rd 2022, 8:31 AM

# Team news

Lowe returns for Leinster as Henderson starts at 6 for Ulster

The teams have been named for tomorrow night’s URC clash at the RDS.

10.0k

Dec 2nd 2022, 12:16 PM

# mads

'Ireland is a bit of a pipe dream for me at this stage, but if I didn’t have that hope...'

33-year-old Ian Madigan is more focused on being involved with Ulster.

33.2k

Updated

Dec 1st 2022, 8:33 AM

# emphatic

Emerging Ireland's Stewart shines as Ulster run six tries past Zebre in 21-point win

Dan McFarland’s side have moved back into second in the United Rugby Championship above the DHL Stormers.

9.1k

Nov 25th 2022, 9:53 PM

# Podcast

ROG to England and the Irish provinces face a crucial block

Check out today’s episode of The42 Rugby Weekly podcast.

4.6k

Nov 25th 2022, 11:29 AM

# home rule

Bonus point home wins have become the norm for Ulster but they now need to take the next step

Struggle of their players to break into Andy Farrell’s starting XV has actually worked in Ulster’s favour.

3.7k

Nov 25th 2022, 7:45 AM

# rugby weekly extra

'Wallabies teams normally respond very well under extreme adversity'

Ex-Australia and Ulster lock Justin Harrison joined The42 Rugby Weekly Extra podcast today.

5.4k

Nov 16th 2022, 11:59 AM

# the spicy plum

Ulster confirm signing of Springbok star Steven Kitshoff

The World Cup winner, who earned his 73rd South African cap against Ireland on Saturday, will head for Belfast next season.

22.8k

Nov 9th 2022, 1:35 PM

# Road Trip

‘We are thrilled to get the win – this is a tough place to come to’

Ulster coach Dan McFarland reacts to his side’s first win in Munster since 2014.

13.2k

Oct 29th 2022, 8:41 PM

Ulster pip Munster to record their first win at Thomond Park in eight years

Munster lost 15-14 to Ulster in the URC this evening.

33.5k

Oct 29th 2022, 7:22 PM

# On The Road

'It's a long drive to Thomond Park, and it has always been a pretty rubbish trip back'

Billy Burns has yet to win away against Munster since joining Ulster in 2018.

10.5k

Oct 29th 2022, 9:43 AM

# Grudge match

Munster might win respect - but the odds are still stacked in Ulster's favour

Munster take on Ulster this evening in the URC at Thomond Park.

5.6k

Oct 29th 2022, 6:00 AM

# bug

'Quite odd' - Medical review underway on Ulster's gastro outbreak in South Africa

Glasgow also had their game against the Lions postponed.

27.0k

Updated

Oct 25th 2022, 5:12 PM

# illness

Dan McFarland hits out at doubters as Ulster reveal extent of sickness in squad

“It’s disappointing, especially given how unwell our group was, that some chose to question the reasoning for our game to be postponed.”

24.4k

Oct 23rd 2022, 7:46 PM

# hard earned

Ulster survive late Lions onslaught for rare win in South Africa

The two sides shared 10 tries during a thrilling clash in Johannesburg.

13.1k

Oct 15th 2022, 3:24 PM

# Hunger

Ulster's appetite for improvement is driving team forward - McFarland

Ulster have now won three out of four in this season’s URC.

4.1k

Oct 8th 2022, 11:53 PM

Ulster thump Ospreys with six of the best

Ulster were far too strong for the Welsh side this evening – running out 30-point winners at the Kingspan Stadium.

8.6k

Oct 8th 2022, 9:37 PM

# boks office

Ulster's move to add World Cup winner Kitshoff edges nearer completion point

Springbok is set to sign a three-year deal with the northern province.

7.2k

Oct 8th 2022, 5:40 PM

# 10

Madigan gets his shot to show Ulster that class is permanent

The 33-year-old has had a rollercoaster of a career with some huge highs and tough lows.

8.4k

Oct 8th 2022, 6:15 AM

# Dates For Diary

Concert moves Leinster game with Racing as Champions Cup fixtures released

Leinster, Munster and Ulster all face two Champions Cup ties before Christmas.

8.4k

Oct 7th 2022, 12:38 PM

# Podcast

Carbery to 15, SOB to Naas, Sutherland to Ulster

Check out the latest episode of The42 Rugby Weekly.

2.3k

Oct 7th 2022, 12:28 PM

# Eighthman

Vermeulen returns at 8 for Ulster's URC clash with the Ospreys

Ian Madigan comes in at out-half as Ulster make nine changes to their starting XV.

4.1k

Oct 7th 2022, 12:10 PM

# experience

Ruan Pienaar and Frans Steyn start for Cheetahs against Emerging Ireland

The young Irish side look set for their toughest challenge yet in South Africa.

10.1k

Oct 7th 2022, 10:05 AM

# Big Addition

Ulster set to sign Sutherland, still chasing Kitshoff for post-World Cup

The northern province are expected to announce the arrival of the Scotland and Lions prop.

9.5k

Oct 7th 2022, 9:34 AM

# stepping up

Lowry ready to take leading role in Ulster backline

The 24-year-old could somehow find himself as the most experienced of Ulster’s back three for Saturday’s URC clash with the Ospreys.

2.6k

Oct 7th 2022, 6:00 AM