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Belfast Harlequins start their season against Portadown

Belfast Harlequins rebuild is about culture and retaining players

Campbell College's Paul Henry lifts the Schools' Cup prize following a St Patrick's Day triumph over RBAI in Belfast. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press). TURN TO P3 & P28-31

Campbell captain dedicates Schools' Cup triumph to 'our 16th man' John McKinney

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

Ulster awarded points as focus turns to Challenge Cup knockout goal

Ulster's Challenge Cup match against Toyota Cheetahs was due to be played at NRCA Stadium in Amsterdam. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

Ulster Rugby 'seeking further clarification' after late European venue change

Ulster's Werner Kok is the second highest try-scorer in the United Rugby Championship so far this season. (Photo by Steve Haag Sports/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Ulster's Werner Kok scores again but in no mood to celebrate after Leinster loss

Malone’s Josh Pentland up against Skerries on Saturday in Belfast. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Queen's win wait now over so focus on AIL future off 'great start'

Women’s biggest barriers to participating in sport include the cost of participation, lack of access to suitable spaces – and equipment designed for men.

Women's biggest barriers to sport include the cost, access & equipment

The BBC coverage team for Women's Rugby World Cup

Full TV guide for Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-finals this weekend

New Ulster signing Juarno Augustus helped Northampton Saints reach last season’s European Champions Cup final. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)

Willie Faloon has high hopes for new Ulster signing Juarno Augustus

Mr Hamilton (Vice Principal) and Kieran Campbell (Director of Rugby) present Richie Murphy (Ulster Rugby Head Coach) with a Coleraine Grammar School tie following his squad’s open training session at the ‘Big Sand’. Photo: Coleraine Grammar School

Ulster Rugby chief to speak at prestigious Coleraine Grammar School dinner

Almost half of Brits wish there were more women’s sport on TV

The Gallagher Premiership Trophy

How to watch Premiership Rugby final and if it is free

Champions Cup trophy in 2024

Champions Cup final to be free to watch on TV in late twist

Jodie Ounsley backs new campaign to challenge misconceptions

Travelodge. Photo: Ben Stansall/Getty Images.

Business in under 2 minutes: Next and Travelodge announce cash boost

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
Instonians clinched the Division 2A title and a fourth consecutive promotion with a 38-22 bonus point victory over Greystones at Shaws Bridge.
Ciaran Donaghy

Rainey Endowed will face Ballymena Academy in Saturday's Schools Cup quarter-final clash

Rainey Endowed 'big underdogs' in Schools' Cup quarter-final clash

The Bangor Rugby Club team braved plummeting temperatures and ice cold winds to raise funds for Tiny Life and the Ulster Hospital’s neo-natal unit over the past four weeks.

Topless singers strike the right note for hospital's neo-natal unit

Queen's 1984 team 40 years later

Memories and friendships remembered from Queen's rugby tour in 1984

David Whitten was among the try scorers for Inst against Garryowen

Inst secure place in Bateman Cup final with victory over Garryowen

Andrew Trimble (centre) and Kieran Campbell (right) take part in a question and answer session

It’s back to the future at Coleraine Grammar Rugby Association dinner

Kieran Campbell (right), with Dr David Carruthers, Headmaster of Coleraine Grammar School

Night of celebration in store as rugby enters new era at Coleraine Grammar Schoo...

Top-flight footballers are 28% more likely to win with their fans cheering them on.

Home crowds improve a team or athletes’ chances of winning by 62%

Cost-of-living crisis to breakdown stigmas around financial difficulty

Ulster's John Cooney. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

John Cooney calls Ulster training week 'huge for us now'

Ulster's interim head coach Richie Murphy. PIC: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press.

Mike Lowry backing interim boss Richie Murphy to turn Ulster's fortunes around

Ireland's Rhys McClenaghan. The Irish pommel ace finally ascended to the top of his sport after winning the 2022 World Championships in Liverpool, and went on to repeat the feat in Antwerp last year

Rhys McClenaghan picked out as one athlete to watch at this year's Olympics
With 100 days to go until the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics, the PA news agency picks out seven top British and Irish athletes to watch – including Newtownards man Rhys McClenaghan.
Mark Staniforth, PA Olympics Correspondent

Ireland captain Peter O’Mahony lifts the Guinness Six Nations trophy following victory over Scotland at the Aviva Stadium, Dublin

Letter: ’Everyone gets a prize’ stance suppresses ambition and talent

RBAI coach Jamie Kirk is getting ready for the Schools' Cup final. (Photo by Instonians RFC)

Praise for Schools' Cup 'identity' by RBAI coach Jamie Kirk

Glastry College U16 side will face Dunclug College at Mallusk this afternoon in the semi-final of the High Schools' Cup

Glastry College ready for two semi-final battles in High Schools' Cup

How a sporting mentality can assist you in the business world

Ulster's Steven Kitshoff warms up prior to the Investec Champions Cup match against Bath at the Recreation Ground on Saturday

Steven Kitshoff hoping for return to winning ways in crucial Racing 92 clash

Flybe paid a unique tribute to the 1974 British and Irish Lions Squad 'The Invincibles' in 2014 with a specially named Q400 aircraft. Pictured with the plane is the Invincibles Coach, Syd Millar. Picture by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.

Syd coached most successful rugby tour in history – The Invincibles

Hawick Youth and Gala Wanderers game saw rugby's first own goal. Picture: Elliot Jack/SWNS

Funny footage shows world's first own goal - in a rugby match

Ireland's Tadhg Furlong spoke ahead of the upcoming World Cup clash against Scotland in Paris

Weight of expectation brings best out of Ireland squad, says Tadhg Furlong

Ireland's Andrew Porter attempts to break a tackle during the Rugby World Cup Pool B match at the Stade de Bordeaux. (Photo by David Davies/PA Wire).

Andrew Porter says Ireland players ‘all have the belief’ to win World Cup

Ireland's Andrew Porter attempts to break a tackle during the Rugby World Cup Pool B match at the Stade de Bordeaux. PIC: David Davies/PA Wire

Andrew Porter says Ireland squad ‘all have the belief’ to win World Cup

Coronation Street & Emmerdale airing times changed - why and when

Ireland head into the 2023 Rugby World Cup after winning the Grand Slam earlier this year. PIC: Donall Farmer/PA Wire.

Joe McCarthy delighted after wrestling his way into Ireland’s World Cup squad

Simon Palladino was given a unique send off after he died suddenly at the age of 69

Husband taken to funeral on a bus as part of unique send off

Bryn Hargreaves Credit: Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office/ SWNS

Breaking Body of former St Helens rugby league star Bryn Hargreaves found in US

Ireland face England today at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin in the final game of the Six Nations tournament

Ireland v England Six Nations 2023: How to watch

Referee Jaco Peyper will be in charge of the Ireland v England Six Nations game today at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin

Ireland v England Six Nations 2023 referee: Meet the man in charge

Referee Nic Berry will be in charge of the France v Wales Six Nations game today at the Stade De France in Paris

France v Wales Six Nations 2023 referee: Meet the man in charge

Wales No.8 Taulupe Faletau will win his 100th cap for Wales after being named in today's starting line-up against France

France v Wales Six Nations 2023 - how to watch

A Scotland fan waves a national flag as they enjoy the pre-match atmosphere prior to a Six Nations Rugby match at Murrayfield Stadium

Scotland v Italy Six Nations 2023 referee: Meet the man in charge

RBAI Director of Rugby Jamie Kirk

VIDEO: RBAI Director of Rugby Jamie Kirk previews Schools' Cup final

Matt Fagerson scored Scotland's fifth try in the record 35-7 win over Wales at Murrayfield. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Scotland v Ireland Six Nations 2023 referee: Meet the man in charge

The Six Nations returns next week

Six Nations 2023 schedule: Next round of fixtures & how to watch on TV

France v Scotland Six Nations 2023 referee: Meet the man in charge

This year is the 24th edition of the tournament

2023 Six Nations Championship referees and TMOs for every game

Where is BBC Breakfast host Naga Munchetty? What happened to her & why was Charlie Stayt presenting alone?

Why did Naga Munchetty leave BBC Breakfast mid-show?

Queen's Rachael McIlroy helped her side win the Junior Cup at Kingspan Stadium last season and also represented Ulster for the first time.

Rachael McIlroy has big aspirations with Queen's and Ulster for new season

Martin Bayfield's Q&A tour

Former rugby union great Martin Bayfield’s Q&A tour

Our most popular hobbies revealed - from rugby to birdwatching

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