Oct 28
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Match Report: Ulster Rugby 14-15 Munster Rugby
Despite leading at half-time courtesy of a first try for Charles Piutau and a further effort by Rob Lyttle, the home side couldn't hold onto their advantage, and missed a chance to steal the win at the end when Paddy Jackson pushed a drop goal of his own wide.
Man of the Match Scannell added a...
Oct 27
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Match Preview: Ulster Rugby vs. Munster Rugby
Still, we can only work with the hand we've been dealt and fortunately we have the returns of Wiehahn Herbst and Dan Tuohy to offset a portion of the international losses. It's not ideal that their returns from long term lay-offs are to be thrown straight in against one of the biggest packs in the Guinness PRO12, but given our injury situation it was more a...
Oct 25
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Injury Update: 25-10-16
Darren Cave has returned ahead of schedule and is available for selection at the weekend, as is Robbie Diack who has missed the last few games as well.
Both Luke Marshall (knee) and Dan Tuohy (hip) received injuries in their respective matches at the weekend, but it is hoped that they will both be available for the game.
Stuart Olding (hip flexor)...
Oct 22
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Match Report: Ulster Rugby 19-18 Exeter Chiefs
Gareth Steenson and Jackson traded drop goals in the last five minutes, and Steenson had a second chance to put the Chiefs ahead again but pushed a second drop kick wide.
Sean Reidy scored the only try of the game just before half-time, while Jackson also added three penalties to keep Ulster ahead for most of the game and maintain...
Oct 21
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Match Preview: Ulster Rugby vs. Exeter Chiefs
Last Sunday we lost a legend of the game. The news of Anthony Foley's death rocked the rugby community, and at just 42 it came as a shock to everyone. As the European matches continue, Axel will be commemorated across Ireland, Scotland, Wales, England, France and Italy, a true reflection on how much he impacted rugby, not only in Munster and Ireland.
There will be a minute's silence before every game this weekend, including at the...
Oct 19
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Ludik signs new three-year deal
The South African, who will qualify to play for Ireland at the end of this season, is primarily a full-back but has also been utilised in the centre and on the wing for Ulster.
Ludik, 30, joined Ulster in 2014 from French side Agen and had signed a one-year contract extension at the end of last season.
He's been one of Ulster's best players so far this...