Ulster
Traditional province in the north of Ireland
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Ulster is one of the four traditional or historic Irish provinces. It is made up of nine counties: six of these constitute Northern Ireland ; the remaining three are in the Republic of Ireland.
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Irish international Addison among nine players to leave UlsterWill Addison will be among nine players to leave Ulster at the end of this season.BBC Sport - Published | |
'We need to develop from within' - Ulster coach MurphyUlster head coach Richie Murphy says that it was "nice to finally put to bed" speculation surrounding his future after he was confirmed as the province's permanent boss.BBC Sport - Published | |
Ulster pair Henderson and Hume to miss rest of seasonUlster captain Iain Henderson and James Humes face lengthy lay-offs after undergoing surgery on Monday.BBC Sport - Published | |
Approval of Ulster players made Murphy appointment feel inevitableThe approval of the Ulster players made Richie Murphy's appointment as head coach on a two-year deal somewhat inevitable.BBC Sport - Published | |
Ulster name Murphy permanent boss on two-year dealRichie Murphy is named as Ulster's permanent coach on a two-year deal after serving as interim boss since the departure of Dan McFarland.BBC Sport - Published | |
'It's heartbreaking. What can you do?' - Armagh's wait goes onAfter another epic Ulster final, Kieran McGeeney reflects on Armagh's "heartbreaking" shootout loss to Donegal at St Tiernach's Park.BBC Sport - Published | |
McGuinness 'so proud' as Donegal crowned Ulster championsDonegal manager Jim McGuinness heaps praise on his players as they were crowned Ulster champions thanks to a 6-5 penalty shootout win over Armagh after a dramatic provincial final finished 0-20 to..BBC Sport - Published | |
Donegal win Ulster as Armagh shootout woes go onDonegal clinch a dramatic Ulster Football Championship triumph as Armagh's penalty shootout hoodoo continues at Clones.BBC Sport - Published | |
Familiar foes Armagh and Donegal set to clash in Ulster finalAll you need to know ahead of Sunday's Ulster Senior Football Final between Armagh and Donegal at St Tiernach's Park in Clones.BBC Sport - Published | |
'Donegal would love Ulster title, but pressure on Armagh may be greater'Donegal's 2012 All-Ireland-winning captain Michael Murphy previews Sunday's Ulster Senior Football Final between Armagh and Donegal in his latest BBC Sport NI column.BBC Sport - Published | |
Retiring Pienaar to 'earn stripes' before thinking of Ulster returnSome seven years after leaving Ulster, and two months after his 40th birthday, Ruan Pienaar is readying himself to hang up the boots.BBC Sport - Published | |
Herring set for Ulster return but Hume needs ACL surgeryUlster are set to welcome back Rob Herring for Saturday's United Rugby Championship game at Scarlets but James Hume faces a lengthy spell out after ACL surgery.BBC Sport - Published | |
Ex-Ulster wing Adair named in Ireland's T20 World Cup squadFormer Ulster wing Ross Adair is included in the Ireland cricket squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup in the US and Caribbean.BBC Sport - Published | Ulster winners to face Tyrone in Sam Maguire groups with Derry to meet runners-upThis year's Ulster champions will face Tyrone in the group stages of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship, while the runners-up will meet Derry.BBC Sport - Published |
Ulster decider has 'healthy dollop of rivalry' - McConvilleFormer Armagh All-Ireland winner Oisin McConville is predicting the county will deliver a first Ulster Championship since 2008 this season.BBC Sport - Published | Wilson ready for 'crunch time' on and off pitchFrom preparing to scrum against Springbok World Cup winners to polishing off chapters of his dissertation, Scott Wilson's breakthrough season at Ulster has involved a balancing act.BBC Sport - Published |
Kitshoff out for season & Hume suffers knee injurySouth Africa double World Cup winning prop Steven Kitshoff has played his last game for Ulster while centre James Hume has suffered a serious knee injury.BBC Sport - Published | 'If we play like that we may as well not bother showing up' - DonnellyMattie Donnelly says Tyrone's laboured 1-23 to 3-16 extra-time win over Cavan means it will be 'advantage Donegal' in next Sunday's Ulster semi-final at Celtic Park.BBC Sport - Published |
Tyrone need extra time to battle past CavanTyrone squeeze into an Ulster SFC semi-final meeting with Donegal next Sunday after a tense 1-23 to 3-16 extra-time win over a brave Cavan side.BBC Sport - Published | 'Ulster were very lucky in Cardiff win' - MurphyUlster interim head coach Richie Murphy says his side were "very lucky" to beat Cardiff on Friday night.BBC Sport - Published |
Ulster snatch win over Cardiff with late penaltyUlster escape with a vital 19-17 URC victory over Cardiff thanks to John Cooney's last-minute penalty.BBC Sport - Published | United Rugby Championship - Ulster v CardiffWatch and follow text coverage from the Kingspan Stadium in Belfast as Ulster host Cardiff in round 14 of the United Rugby Championship.BBC Sport - Published |
URC - Ulster v Cardiff - video & textWatch and follow text coverage from the Kingspan Stadium in Belfast as Ulster host Cardiff in round 14 of the United Rugby Championship.BBC Sport - Published | Every game is 'make or break' for Ulster - LowryUlster's Mike Lowry says the province are well aware of the importance of Friday night's return to URC action against Cardiff at Kingspan Stadium.BBC Sport - Published |
Murphy still 'very confident' of improving UlsterInterim head coach Richie Murphy says he remains "very confident" of turning around Ulster's fortunes after a turbulent season.BBC Sport - Published | Armagh ease past Fermanagh to reach Ulster semisArmagh set up another Ulster Championship semi-final with Down after easing past Fermanagh in a one-sided quarter-final at Brewster Park.BBC Sport - Published |
Ulster's Challenge Cup campaign ended by ClermontUlster are knocked out of the European Challenge Cup by a powerful Clermont performance at the Stade Marcel Michelin.BBC Sport - Published | Challenge Cup: Clermont v Ulster - audio & textFollow Radio Ulster audio commentary and live text updates as Clermont take on Ulster in the European Challenge Cup quarter-finals.BBC Sport - Published |
Challenge Cup: Ruthless seven-try Clermont trounce Ulster - reactionFollow Radio Ulster audio commentary and live text updates as Clermont take on Ulster in the European Challenge Cup quarter-finals.BBC Sport - Published | Ulster predicting big future for newcomer WilsonIain Henderson, Rob Herring and Richie Murphy see Irish honours ahead for young propBBC Sport - Published |
'We weren't at our best' - Ulster boss MurphyInterim head coach Richie Murphy feels Ulster were "a little disappointing" in their 40-17 win over Montpellier.BBC Sport - Published | Ulster advance in Challenge Cup after Willemse redUlster came from behind to beat Montpellier in the last-16 of the Challenge Cup after Montpellier were shown four second half cardsBBC Sport - Published |
Ulster reach last eight as Willemse sent offUlster came from behind to beat Montpellier in the last 16 of the European Challenge Cup after the French side had Paul Willemse sent off and were shown three second-half cards.BBC Sport - Published | Ulster must tackle knockout woes in Challenge Cup bidUlster face Montpellier in Sunday's Challenge Cup last-16 tie in France having won just four of their past 14 knockout games.BBC Sport - Published |
