Rugby Union

Ulster coach Dan Soper during a press conference ahead of Saturday’s United Rugby Championship fixture against Edinburgh at Kingspan Stadium. (Photo by Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker)

Special Dan Soper praise for John Cooney drive with Ulster

Ulster's John Cooney. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

John Cooney pride at Ulster milestone moment

Ulster head coach Dan McFarland. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Ulster's Dan McFarland points out discipline frustration in Glasgow loss

Ulster's James Hume at the Kingspan Stadium during a press conference for the weekend United Rugby Championship clash against Glasgow Warriors at Scotstoun Stadium. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Ulster's James Hume: 'I feel like I’m in a good place at the minute'

Ulster's Nathan Doak during a Kingspan Stadium press conference ahead of the United Rugby Championship fixture against Glasgow Warriors at Scotstoun. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press).

Ulster's Nathan Doak clear 'every game is the same' before half-century moment

Ulster defence coach Jonny Bell at Kingspan Stadium discussing the upcoming BKT United Rugby Championship fixture against Glasgow Warriors at Scotstoun Stadium. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Ulster’s ‘DNA’ at heart of URC progress

Ulster Rugby scrum-half Nathan Doak in Schools Cup action for Wallace High in 2020. PIC: Presseye/Stephen Hamilton

Ex-Ulster Rugby star praises former school for producing talent

Dave Ewers. (Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Images)

Ulster's Dave Ewers confirms 'I take my hat off to them' as he hails progress

Ballynahinch's Matty Rea swamped by Clontarf players in the weekend All-Ireland League meeting at Ballymacarn Park. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

All Ireland League milestone but Paul Pritchard focus on result over landmark

Ulster coach Dan Soper. (Photo by John Dickson)

Dan Soper highlights Ulster numbers game after win over Lions

Ulster’s Matty Rea is set to feature over the weekend for Ballynahinch across All-Ireland League play. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Ballynahinch hoping for home boost from top AIL test with Clontarf

Ulster head coach Dan McFarland. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Spirited Ulster in fighting URC victory against Lions

Ireland's Stuart McCloskey holds newborn son Kasper as he speaks with Garry Ringrose after the Rugby World Cup game against Scotland at Stade de France. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Ulster's Stuart McCloskey and newborn son share special World Cup moment

Ulster head coach Dan McFarland. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Ulster 'mindset' in place around pitch progress at Kingspan

Ulster's Simon Mason kicks a conversion during the semi-final victory over Stade Francais in 1999. (Photo by Stephen Davison/Pacemaker)

Simon Mason on 'special' Ulster 1999 landmark European Cup win before gala event

Scott Wilson has enjoyed impressive progress for Queen's and Ulster. (Photo by Queen's University Belfast RFC)

Scott Wilson delight over 'ridiculous' Ulster debut
Prop Scott Wilson was getting taped up last Monday to do a training session with the Ulster academy when his week dramatically changed as a member of the province’s backroom staff informed him he would be on the bench for the senior team against defending league champions Munster at Kingspan Stadium.

Ulster's Rob Herring. (Photo by Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker Press)

UIster's record-breaking Rob Herring 'still a few more years in me'

Queen's Charlie Irvine and Buccaneers' Daniel Hawkshaw battling for the All Ireland League advantage on Saturday at The Dub in Belfast. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Ballynahinch stay strong to survive Dublin students’ AIL fightback

Scott Wilson has made impressive progress with Queen's and Ulster. (Photo by Queen's University Belfast RFC)

Ulster's Scott Wilson singled out as 'most notable' with 'every ounce' into win

Aaron Sexton on show for Ulster. (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Adam Craig’s Ballynahinch in search of AIL away-day gains

Ulster head coach Dan McFarland. (Photo by PA)

Jacob Stockdale and Nick Timoney score as Ulster secure victory over Munster

Scott Wilson carrying the ball for Queen's University. (Photo by Queen's University Belfast RFC)

Scott Wilson hoping to follow in footsteps of Ulster hero

Ulster’s David McCann ahead of the United Rugby Championship date with Munster on Friday at Kingspan Stadium. (Photo by Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker)

Ulster's David McCann sharing plaudits for turnover statistics

Iain Henderson is back for Ulster after playing for Ireland in the World Cup

Home talent crucial for Ulster, says Roddy Grant

Armagh coach Chris Parker. PIC: INPHO/Bryan Keane

Ballynahinch and City of Armagh enjoy All-Ireland League Division 1A victories

Former Ulster and Ireland fly-half David Humphreys is set to succeed David Nucifora as IRFU performance director. PIC: David Davies/PA Wire

Heineken Cup winner backing teammate David Humphreys to thrive with IRFU

Ulster head coach Dan McFarland. (Photo by PA)

Jake Flannery gutted as Ulster blow 17-point lead in defeat to Connacht
Jake Flannery was gutted as Ulster blew a 17-point lead against Connacht at the Sportsground as the western province inflicted a first defeat of the season on Dan McFarland’s side to move top of the United Rugby Championship table.

Ulster head coach Dan McFarland. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Ulster lose out in United Rugby Championship test away to Connacht

Ulster's Nick Timoney. (Photo by Lee Warren/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Ulster’s Nick Timoney calm over shirt shuffle

Chris Colvin is set for a weekend return in City of Armagh colours. (Photo by Bryan Keane/INPHO)

Adam Craig with home fortress call to boost Ballynahinch

Former Ulster and Ireland out-half David Humphreys has been appointed IRFU Performance Director. PIC: INPHO/Billy Stickland via Irish Rugby

Ulster Rugby legend David Humphreys named new IRFU Performance Director

Ulster head coach Dan McFarland talks to the media ahead of facing Connacht this weekend in the United Rugby Championship. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press).

Dan McFarland embracing Ulster injury challenge

Ulster's Tom O'Toole on international duty for Ireland. (Photo by Brian Lawless/PA Images)

Ulster's Tom O'Toole happy with rapid post-World Cup return

Ulster defence coach Jonny Bell. (Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Images)

Ulster’s Jonny Bell left ‘proud of everyone’

Ulster's Nathan Doak. (Photo by Niall Carson/PA Images)

Winning start for Ulster on fresh Kingspan surface

Ulster's Jacob Stockdale is eager to build on the form he showed in the United Rugby Championship win over Zebre

Jacob Stockdale looks to future with Ulster after strong start against Zebre

Ulster's Irish scrum-half Nathan Doak (R) prepares to kick penalty conversion during the European Rugby Champions Cup rugby union match between Stade Rochelais (La Rochelle) and Ulster Rugby at The Marcel Deflandre Stadium in La Rochelle, western France, on January 14, 2023. (Photo by XAVIER LEOTY / AFP) (Photo by XAVIER LEOTY/AFP via Getty Images)

Nathan Doak ready to face challenge of Ulster's new playing surface

Ireland's Johnny Sexton has retired following defeat in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals against New Zealand

Ireland's World Cup campaign and future prospects assessed

Ulster coach Dan Soper. (Photo by John Dickson)

Ulster get ready for home return with 'good problem' around Michael Lowry

Ulster head coach Dan McFarland. (Photo by PA)

Ulster victory but ‘far from perfect’ in Italy

Queen's DJ Creighton (left) and Derek Suffern. (Photo by QUBRFC)

Praise for Queen's players' early All-Ireland League progress

Ulster head coach Dan McFarland. (Photo by Niall Carson/PA)

Ulster start United Rugby Championship with dramatic win over Zebre

Instonians captain Robert Whitten (second from left) returns to their pack this afternoon. PIC: Instonians Rugby

Instonians prepared for crunch All-Ireland League derby clash against Rainey

Ulster full-back Shea O'Brien makes his first start of the season for City of Armagh today. PIC: City of Armagh Rugby Club

Chris Parker calls for Armagh to show ruthless streak ahead of trip to leaders

Tom Stewart will captain Ulster Rugby in their United Rugby Championship season opener. PIC: Darren Stewart/Gallo Images/Getty Images

Tom Stewart not letting Ulster captaincy change his game ahead of season opener

Stewart Moore is hoping to nail down a starting position at Ulster Rugby this season. PIC: David Rogers/Getty Images

Stewart Moore hopeful Ulster's new attacking brand can help bring out his best

Ulster Rugby posted losses of more than £900,000 for the 2022-23 season, the province has revealed in its annual report

Ulster Rugby records losses of over £900k for 2022-23 season

Former Ulster player Stephen Ferris, now a pundit for Viaplay, says Ulster need to develop a nasty streak to end their 17-year trophy drought. Picture: Viaplay

Ulster need a harder edge to end trophy hoodoo, says Stephen Ferris

Ulster defence coach Jonny Bell. (Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Images)

Ulster's Jonny Bell with words of warning for United Rugby Championship trip

Ireland's Jack Conan applauds the fans after the Rugby World Cup 2023 quarter-final loss to New Zealand on Saturday at Stade de France. (Photo by Adam Davy/PA Wire).

Johnny Sexton send-off blues the ‘hardest’ blow for Ireland's Jack Conan

Ireland's Bundee Aki (left) and Peter O'Mahony after the final whistle in Paris. (Photo by Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)

Peter O'Mahony confident 'Irish rugby in a better place' off World Cup run

Schalk van der Merwe on show for Ulster in 2017. (Photo by INPHO/Bob Bradford)

Queen's register landmark All-Ireland League success

Ireland players and fans together in the disappointment of Saturday's Rugby World Cup loss to New Zealand. (Photo by Adam Davy/PA Wire)

Andy Farrell inspired by Johnny Sexton spirit for future Ireland progress

Johnny Sexton of Ireland looks dejected at full-time after their team's loss in the Rugby World Cup France 2023 Quarter Final match between Ireland and New Zealand at Stade de France on October 14, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

Johnny Sexton "gutted" not to deliver Rugby World Cup success for Ireland fans

Ireland's Johnny Sexton (left) looks dejected after defeat in the Rugby World Cup 2023 quarter final match at Stade de France, Saint-Denis. PIC: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire

New Zealand end Ireland’s World Cup dreams as quarter-final curse continues