Ulster Rugby

The Star-Studded XV of Top 14 players whose contracts are expiring

The 2021/22 season is drawing to a close and several Top 14 players have their contracts expiring.   French website All Rugby has released a the list of players whose contracts are expiring...

Van Graan discusses Toulouse and Munster's 'red army'

Munster are facing a big clash at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday as defending champions Toulouse challenge the Irishmen in their Champions Cup quarter final.     Munster boss Johann van...

Munster legend in two minds over scrumhalf question

A thunderous clash is set to play out at the Aviva Satdium this weekend as defending champions Toulouse challenge the might of Munster.    Both sides tasted victory in the recent second leg...

Munster Squad Update

The Munster squad returned to training on Monday ahead of Saturday’s Champions Cup quarter-final against Toulouse at the Aviva Stadium (3pm).   Along with the 23 players in URC action on Friday...

Three SA sides book their place in the URC playoffs after another full house of wins

The DHL Stormers, Cell C Sharks and Vodacom Bulls all booked their spots in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship playoffs with hard-fought home victories in the penultimate round of league action this...

John Afoa to continue his career in France

Former All Black prop John Afoa is set to continue his career in France next season.   Afoa will leave the Bristol Bears at the end of the season to join PROD2 side Vannes.   The 2011 Rugby...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Edinburgh Rugby v Ulster Rugby

Edinburgh's Sykes banned for dangerous tackling

22 year-old Marshall Sykes has been slapped with a 3-match suspension for dangerous tackling against Zebre Parma.    The incident occurred in the 44th minute of the URC Round 16 encounter.    The...

Permutations: What Can Be Decided In The United Rugby Championship Round 17?

This weekend brings the penultimate full round of action in the United Rugby Championship but there remains plenty to be decided before the regular season draws to a close. Who will clinch top spot?...

URC Team Announcements Round 17

The teams for this weekend's Round 17 fixtures of the United Rugby Championship have been named with all details of match officials and broadcast information below.   TEAM NEWS HEADLINES   #BULvGLA Arno...