Ulster

Rugby World Cup winner keen to get his ‘own s*** right’ at struggling Ulster

Steven Kitshoff is determined to help Ulster notch their first win since he joined them when they face Racing 92 at the Kingspan Stadium on Saturday.

How the Rec’s stitched pitch is doing ‘wonders’ for Bath’s scrum

Bath boss Johann van Graan was delighted with the difference their newly stitched pitch made for scrumming in their 37-14 win over Ulster.

Steven Kitshoff unable to stall Bath’s scrum as Ulster fall to heavy Champions Cup defeat

Bath opened their 2023/24 Champions Cup campaign with an impressive 37-14 victory over Irish province Ulster at the Rec on Saturday.

Owen Farrell and Siya Kolisi return while La Rochelle and Leinster roll out big guns in Champions Cup final replay

Check on the team news ahead of Round One of the Champions Cup, which sees 12 games take place this weekend.

Ulster receive shot in the arm as Ireland duo return for Bath clash

Ulster received a boost with the news that Ireland internationals Iain Henderson and Rob Herring have been ruled fit to face Bath on Saturday.

Champions Cup dates and kick-off times for Round One of the 2023-24 competition

The ever-exciting Champions Cup returns this weekend with some mouth-watering fixtures including the Bulls hosting Saracens and La Rochelle v Leinster.

Edinburgh stun Ulster in Belfast as Stormers get back to winning ways

Edinburgh shocked Ulster with an impressive 27-22 win in Belfast whilst the Stormers are back to winning ways with a 31-7 triumph over Zebre.

More Springboks make URC returns while Mack Hansen and Josh Adams also back in action

Check on the team news ahead of Round Seven of the United Rugby Championship season, which sees several Springboks return to action.

Five storylines to watch in the United Rugby Championship including star-studded teams and top eight shake-up

Things are heating up with plenty of local derbies to come, and ahead of the action Planet Rugby selects five storylines to follow this weekend.

Leinster recover from poor start to edge out rivals Munster in thrilling derby, while Glasgow defeat Ulster

Leinster sealed their fifth United Rugby Championship victory of the season after they defeated their greatest rivals Munster 21-16 in Dublin.

Rugby World Cup winners return for South African sides whilst Leinster load up for Munster

Check on the team news ahead of Round Six of the United Rugby Championship that includes a gruelling inter-pro derby between Leinster and Munster.

South African URC teams stumble in Europe as Edinburgh and Ulster win

Friday evening's United Rugby Championship action saw Edinburgh and Ulster claim wins over the Bulls and Lions while Zebre sealed a draw against Cardiff.

Peter O’Mahony leads Munster in URC final replay as Irish stars return across the board

Check on the team news ahead of Round Five of the United Rugby Championship season, which includes Munster taking on the Stormers.

Scotland captain returns for Edinburgh against pace-setting Bulls in one of three URC games on Friday

Check on the team news for the three United Rugby Championship games that take place on Friday.

Ulster end Munster’s unbeaten start, Bulls edge Cardiff while Zebre Parma end 28-game drought with win over Sharks

There were wins for Ulster, the Bulls and Zebre Parma in the United Rugby Championship on Friday as they beat Munster, Cardiff and the Sharks.

Internationals return from Rugby World Cup duty with Dan Sheehan leading Leinster for the first time

Check on the team news for Round Four of the United Rugby Championship, with three games on Friday, four on Saturday and one more on Sunday.

Willis Halaholo hits 100 for Cardiff against Bulls while Ulster and Munster name strong teams for Irish derby

The teams have been named for Friday’s United Rugby Championship action as Zebre Parma, Cardiff and Ulster host the Sharks, Bulls and Munster respectively.

Connacht fight back to defeat Ulster and claim top spot in URC

A 73rd minute try from Diarmuid Kilgallen helped Connacht come from behind to beat rivals Ulster in the United Rugby Championship on Saturday.

Jack Carty returns to captain Connacht in home derby against Ulster

Check on the team news and our predictions for Round Three of the United Rugby Championship, with two games on Friday, five on Saturday and one more on Sunday.

Nathan Doak powers Ulster to a win over a committed Bulls side

Ulster claimed a brave 26-19 win over a relentless Bulls at Kingspan Stadium in the United Rugby Championship on Sunday evening.

Ex-Springbok set for Sharks debut at Leinster while URC match winner returns for Munster

Check out all of the team news ahead of Round Two of the United Rugby Championship season.

United Rugby Championship: Ben Healy shines on debut for Edinburgh while Connacht, Stormers and Ulster win

Debutant Ben Healy guided Edinburgh to victory over the Dragons while Connacht, the Stormers and Ulster also sealed wins over the Ospreys, Lions and Zebre respectively.

United Rugby Championship: 200 up for Justin Tipuric as some Rugby World Cup stars feature

Check on all the team news ahead of the opening United Rugby Championship weekend.

Star players, ins and outs and more: Team-by-team guide for United Rugby Championship season

Everything you need to know ahead of the 2023/24 United Rugby Championship season.

United Rugby Championship confirm Champions Cup qualification changes

The URC will now introduce full meritocracy for EPCR qualification starting this season.

Concern for United Rugby Championship as broadcaster Viaplay hits financial trouble

The United Rugby Championship faces an uncertain future in the short-term after its UK broadcaster, Viaplay, announced their intention to sell off those rights.

La Rochelle to face Leinster in Round One of Champions Cup as pool schedule announced

The Champions Cup pool fixtures have been announced for 2023/24, with champions La Rochelle hosting Leinster in their opening game.

The 2023/24 United Rugby Championship fixture list in FULL

The full 2023/24 URC fixture list has been revealed.

Munster top most watched teams chart while most watched games also revealed

Munster were the most watched team in the United Rugby Championship, with the top 10 most watched games of the regular-season also revealed.

Ireland lock rejects Top 14 interest to remain at Ulster beyond the Rugby World Cup

Ulster captain Iain Henderson has turned down offers in France to remain at his province.