Ulster Rugby

R6 URC Wrap-up

DEFEATED DOBSON PRAISES 'SUBLIME' PRIESTLAND   Cardiff ended the DHL Stormers’ 15-match unbeaten run in the BKT United Rugby Championship as Wales fly-half contender Rhys Priestland kicked...

Two URC fixtures postponed due to gastroenteritis

The United Rugby Championship have announced that two fixtures have been postponed due gastroenteritis infections.   Glasgow Warriors, Ulster Rugby, Sharks and Lions will not be in action this...

Alan Quinlan picks his Ireland XV to tackle the Springboks

Munster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan has selected his Ireland starting lineup to face South Africa on 5 November.   It's been six years since Ireland faced off against the Springboks, with a...

SHARKS: Director of Rugby Neil Powell on his tasks and the future of the Sharks

Road Warrior Kalamofoni Still Setting Standards

Sione Kalamafoni’s stats speak for themselves in terms of the impact he is making in the United Rugby Championship.   .     Last season, the Scarlets No 8 made the second-most...

South African Iron Has Welsh Star Beard Feeling Sharp

Wales captaincy candidate Adam Beard insists there are no easy games in the United Rugby Championship as he prepares for the latest challenge thrown up by the league.     Beard’s Ospreys...

Sharks name nine internationals to start against Ulster

Springbok tighthead prop Thomas du Toit will lead a very experienced Sharks side that hosts Ulster at Kings Park stadium on Saturday.   Nine internationals, eight Springboks and one Wallaby, have...

Jamie Ritchie captains Scotland, Finn Russell omitted from Autumn Nations Series squad

Edinburgh Rugby flanker Jamie Ritchie has been named Scotland captain for the Autumn Nations Series ahead of the matches against Australia, Fiji, New Zealand and Argentina at BT Murrayfield.     The...

Six Uncapped Players Included In Ireland's Autumn Nations Series Squad

The Ireland coaching team have named a 37-man squad for the upcoming Autumn Nations Series fixtures against world champions South Africa, Fiji and Australia at Aviva Stadium.   An...

SHARKS: SIya Kolisi press conference ahead of Ulster game