Ulster

'And Also They Stole the Song': McCloskey on Ireland's New Springbok Rivalry and Farrell's Pull

Ulster and Ireland centre Stuart McCloskey has used a Belfast pub appearance on For The Love Of Rugby to walk through Ireland's evolving rivalry with the Springboks - and made clear the Zombie 'Razzy version' was a step too far. He also addressed Andy Farrell's hold on his career at 33 and the camp's reaction to England's Six Nations opener.

Rugby Union · 5/8/2026

'Up There With the Best': Left Wing Backs Ulster as the Quiet Story of the Champions Weekend

Indo Sport's The Left Wing podcast argues Ulster's 29-7 destruction of Exeter to reach the Challenge Cup final was the most uncomplicated performance of the weekend, with Jonathan Bradley calling Richie Murphy a coach with a high ceiling.

Rugby Union · 5/6/2026

Dan McFarland Lands Newcastle Red Bulls Job for Premiership Rebuild

Former Ulster and Scotland coach Dan McFarland has been confirmed as Newcastle Red Bulls head coach for 2026/27, fronting one of the most ambitious rebuild projects in Premiership rugby.

Rugby Union · 4/24/2026

'A Library Book of Experience': Overseas Wallabies Tested as Skelton Ruptures Achilles

Rugby Heaven's Justin Harrison and Cameron Shepherd took stock of Joe Schmidt's overseas-based Wallabies just as Will Skelton delivered the worst news of the week — a ruptured Achilles at La Rochelle. From Exeter to Ulster, Japan to La Rochelle, the panel picked apart what the Wallaby class of 2026 is absorbing from the Northern Hemisphere grind.

Rugby Union · 4/11/2026

Ulster Rugby Make Home Advantage Count Against Connacht at Affidea Stadium

Ulster Rugby used home advantage at Affidea Stadium to finish first ahead of Connacht Rugby in their United Rugby Championship 2026 meeting on Saturday. With limited official detail beyond the classification, the key story was Ulster converting home billing into victory, while Connacht completed the fixture in second.

Rugby · 3/21/2026

Ulster Delivers at Affidea Stadium to Seal 2026 Victory Over Connacht

Ulster claimed a classified home victory over Connacht at Affidea Stadium on Saturday in the 2026 season fixture, finishing first with Connacht second. With limited event data available, the key story was straightforward: Ulster made home advantage count and controlled the contest well enough to secure the result over their provincial rivals.

Rugby · 3/21/2026

Edinburgh Make Home Advantage Count Against Ulster at Hive Stadium

Edinburgh claimed a home victory over Ulster at Hive Stadium on 14 March 2026, finishing first ahead of the visitors in a classified result. With limited match data available, the key story was Edinburgh’s ability to make home advantage count and maintain control of the contest, while Ulster were left to settle for second after failing to overturn the established order.

Rugby · 3/14/2026

Edinburgh Rugby Delivers at Hive Stadium to See Off Ulster

Edinburgh Rugby used home advantage at Hive Stadium to finish ahead of Ulster Rugby in this United Rugby Championship 2026 fixture. With limited event detail available, the key takeaway was Edinburgh’s controlled victory, effectively converting their starting status as hosts into a first-place finish, while Ulster classified second.

Rugby · 3/14/2026

Ospreys Deliver at Electric Brewery Field to Defeat Ulster Rugby

Ospreys won at Electric Brewery Field on 1 March 2026, finishing first ahead of Ulster Rugby in their United Rugby Championship 2026 meeting. With limited match data available, the key takeaway is a professional home result for Ospreys, who converted hosting advantage into a classified victory over Ulster.

Rugby · 3/1/2026

Ospreys Take the Spoils Over Ulster at Electric Brewery Field

Ospreys claimed a classified home win over Ulster at Electric Brewery Field on 1 March 2026, finishing first with Ulster second. With limited event data available, the key takeaway is a solid home result for Ospreys against credible opposition in the 2026 season.

Rugby · 3/1/2026