Rugby Union

Willie John McBride, a member of the British Lions rugby team that toured Australia and New Zealand in 1971. (Photo by Reg Speller/Fox Photos/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

A history of Ulster's key men over the years for the British & Irish Lions

Ballyclare double boost thanks to Ulster link and club ties

Loosehead prop Angus Bell will join Ulster on a short-term deal in early December. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

Australian star Angus Bell relishing Ulster Rugby opportunity

Australia star Angus Bell is set to join Ulster later this year. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

Ulster Rugby on verge of signing Australian international Angus Bell

Ulster head coach Richie Murphy. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Richie Murphy's Ulster summer plan to 'come back stronger'

Ulster head coach Richie Murphy. (Photo by Arthur Allison /Pacemaker Press)

Dismal Ulster season ends with defeat at Edinburgh

Ulster's Iain Henderson says this season has been one of the worst of his career. (Photo by Arthur Allison /Pacemaker Press)

Iain Henderson reflects on 'one of worst' seasons of his career

Ulster’s Nathan Doak. (Photo by Arthur Allison /Pacemaker Press)

Nathan Doak: 'Any time you get to put an Ulster jersey on it's so special'

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Coleraine school plans for rugby strength and conditioning facility

Ulster head coach Richie Murphy. (Photo by Arthur Allison /Pacemaker Press)

'Pride is a lot to play for' - Richie Murphy's Ulster rally cry

Ulster head coach Richie Murphy. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Ulster's Richie Murphy 'backing the youth' as way forward from URC pain

Ulster head coach Richie Murphy. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Richie Murphy hopeful experience 'will stand to us in the long run'

Ulster head coach Richie Murphy. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Ulster's URC play-off dream dealt severe blow with loss at Munster

Nick Timoney will hope to play a key role as Ulster target success against Munster this evening. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Nick Timoney knows nullifying Ireland international duo key to Ulster success

The British and Irish Lions have announced Maro Itoje as captain for the summer tour of Australia. (Photo by David Davies/PA Wire)

Andy Farrell names British & Irish Lions squad for summer tour to Australia

Ulster's Jude Postlewaite. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Ulster life 'just still surreal' but Jude Postlewaite clear on Munster reality
Ulster’s trip to Thomond Park on Friday night to face inter-pro rivals Munster is a knockout game in all but name.
Ciaran Donaghy

Ulster head coach Richie Murphy. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

'Massive' Ulster boost before must-win Munster meeting in URC

Ulster head coach Richie Murphy. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Ulster on verge of unwanted history after URC home loss to Sharks

Dungannon on the way to last weekend's AIL success over Clogher Valley. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Dungannon facing AIL play-off ‘huge carrot’ and ‘massive stick’

Ulster Rugby’s Tom Stewart talks to the media ahead of tonight's home clash with the Sharks. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Tom Stewart relishing prospect of coming up against world's best

Ulster's Werner Kok in relaxed mood ahead of facing former club the Sharks on Saturday across the United Rugby Championship. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Ulster's Werner Kok 'not going to hold back' in crunch URC clash with Sharks

Ulster head coach Richie Murphy. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Ulster's Richie Murphy ready for 'best' Sharks in final URC home clash

Ulster head coach Richie Murphy. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Richie Murphy playing numbers game for Ulster's URC play-off push

Ulster's Cormac Izuchukwu. (Photo by Liam McBurney/PA)

Cormac Izuchukwu's Ulster pride still strong after injury woes

Dungannon’s Luke Russell and Clogher Valley’s Kyle Gormley pictured in action during Saturday’s game at Stevenson Park

The late late show helps Dungannon beat Clogher Valley in gripping semi-final

Ulster Rugby’s Kieran Treadwell pictured discussing the upcoming BKT United Rugby Championship Round 15 fixture against Leinster Rugby at Aviva Stadium

Kieran Treadwell harbours hopes of leaving Ulster stint with a trophy

Rory McIlroy with the Claret Jug at Kingspan Stadium in 2014 after winning The Open earlier that year. (Photo by Darren Kidd / Press Eye)

Ulster Rugby extend invitation to Masters champion Rory McIlroy
Ulster Rugby have followed Premier League giants Manchester United in extending an open invitation to Rory McIlroy to mark his magical Masters triumph.
Johnny Morton

Ballyclare head coach Mike Orchin-McKeever

Mike Orchin-McKeever hoping 'big game experience' can help play-off hopes

Armagh’s No 6 John Glasgow will be hoping to help his side overcome UCC in Saturday's play-off

City of Armagh want to make home advantage count in play-off semi-final

Jack Murphy in action for Ireland U20s during the World Rugby U20 Championship in 2024. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Jack Murphy hoping to inspire Ulster to crucial victory over Leinster

Former Ireland captain Johnny Sexton who has been appointed as an assistant coach to Andy Farrell for this summer’s British and Irish Lions tour. (Photo by Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)

British and Irish Lions coaching role for Johnny Sexton

Ulster head coach Richie Murphy. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Richie Murphy maps out three wins from four as URC target

Brittany Hogan (left) on show for Ireland in the Women's Six Nations. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Ulster players to start as Ireland tackle Women's Six Nations holders England

Ulster captain Alan O'Connor reflected on the Champions Cup exit to Bordeaux

Ulster captain Alan O'Connor proud of performance despite Bordeaux loss

Ulster's John Cooney kicks the ball during the Champions Cup loss to Bordeaux-Begles in France. (Photo by ROMAIN PERROCHEAU/AFP via Getty Images)

Ulster battle in Champions Cup but miss out at Bordeaux

Ballynahinch’s Marcus Rea breaks for the line against City of Armagh. (Photo by MP Doran/Pacemaker)

AIL promotion play-offs boost for Ballyclare off second-half push

Ballyclare head coach Mike Orchin-McKeever. (Photo by PressEye Ltd)

Ballyclare 'clear reward' AIL play-off prize ambition

City of Armagh head coach Chris Parker. (Photo by City of Armagh)

Chris Parker's 'get the job done' message to City of Armagh

Zac Ward playing for Ireland in the Rugby Sevens against New Zealand at the Paris Olympics last summer. (Photo by CARL DE SOUZA/AFP via Getty Images)

Zac Ward says Ulster have 'nothing to lose' in big Champions Cup clash

Ulster forwards coach Jimmy Duffy. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Ulster coach talks 7-1 split tactic and how to tackle 'electric' Bordeaux

Ballynahinch’s top-four ambitions were ended by a 28-5 home defeat to Cork Con in Division 1A. (Photo by Desmond Loughery/Pacemaker press)

Queen's secure AIL Divsion 1B status after vital Naas win

Jack Murphy playing for Ireland during the World Rugby U20 Championships last year. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Jack Murphy delighted to capitalise on Ulster out-half chance

Former Ulster star Adam McBurney has moved to Romania. (Photo by INPHO/Bryan Keane)

Former Ulster Rugby star makes Romania switch after spell at Connacht

Ulster head coach Richie Murphy. (Photo by Liam McBurney/PA Wire)

Ulster show 'incredible fight' but Richie Murphy ready for URC waiting game

Ulster head coach Richie Murphy. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

URC win as Ulster's success over Stormers serves up season first

Ulster Rugby’s Stuart McCloskey during a press conference this week ahead of Friday's URC clash against Stormers at Kingspan Stadium. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Ulster's Stuart McCloskey ready to join elite group as double centurion

Ulster Rugby’s James McNabney pictured discussing the upcoming BKT United Rugby Championship Round 14 fixture versus DHL Stormers this Friday at Kingspan Stadium

Ulster's James McNabney pays tribute to Willie Faloon's influence on his career

British and Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell (third left) poses with his assistants Richard Wigglesworth, Simon Easterby, John Dalziel, Andrew Goodman and John Fogarty (left to right) at Johnson Gardens, London

Richard Wigglesworth and Simon Easterby named assistant coaches for Lions tour

Former rugby player Brian O'Driscoll

Ex-rugby star Brian O’Driscoll warned over online posts

Ulster Rugby’s Head Coach Richie Murphy looks ahead to Friday night's clash against the Stormers

Ulster group is feeling really good ahead of Stormers test: Richie Murphy

Scott Wilson came off the bench to produce a man of the match performance for Ulster in the victory over Dragons. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Jacob Stockdale relieved as Ulster victory over Dragons eases play-offs pressure

Instonians' Bevan Prinsloo and Greystones' Dave Baker in action during Saturday’s game at Shaws Bridge in Belfast. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Instonians win AIL Division 2A title and clinch fourth promotion on the spin

Ulster head coach Richie Murphy. (Photo by Liam McBurney/PA Wire)

Ulster still in URC play-off hunt after comeback win over Dragons

Ballymena-born Neve Jones will represent Ireland at the Guinness Women's Six Nations. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Ballymena's Neve Jones handed key role as Ireland launch Six Nations campaign

Ulster's Nathan Doak. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Ulster's Rodney Parade return offering Nathan Doak a chance to repeat past pride

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