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Traditional province in the north of Ireland

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Ulster: Traditional province in the north of Ireland
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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Murphy 'bitterly disappointed' but 'proud' of 14-man Ulster

murphy 'bitterly disappointed' but 'proud' of 14-man ulster
Head coach Richie Murphy says he is "bitterly disappointed" as Munster score a last-gasp try to inflict a fifth defeat in a row on 14-man Ulster.
BBC Sport - Published

Ward signs three-year deal with Ulster

ward signs three-year deal with ulster
Zac Ward has signs a three-year contract with UIster which will keep the winger at the club until 2028.
BBC Sport - Published

Lowry 'so focused' as Ulster aim to end losing run

lowry 'so focused' as ulster aim to end losing run
Michael Lowry says he is so focused on ending Ulster's poor run of form against Munster on Friday that Christmas is a "second priority" for him.
BBC Sport - Published

'A lot of niggle' as Ulster look to bounce back

'a lot of niggle' as ulster look to bounce back
Forwards coach Jimmy Duffy says there has been a "lot of niggle" in training as Ulster look to end their disappointing run of form.
BBC Sport - Published

Ulster hit by injuries before Munster game in Belfast

ulster hit by injuries before munster game in belfast
Ulster have a long list of injury doubts for Friday night's United Rugby Championship encounter against Irish rivals Munster at Kingspan Stadium.
BBC Sport - Published

Bordeaux score 26 unanswered points to beat Ulster

bordeaux score 26 unanswered points to beat ulster
Ulster suffer more pain at the hands of a clinical French team as Bordeaux score 26 unanswered points in the second half to win a thrilling Investec Champions Cup pool encounter in Belfast.
BBC Sport - Published

'Home truths' delivered after Toulouse loss - Soper

'home truths' delivered after toulouse loss - soper
Ulster assistant coach Dan Soper says that Ulster have to "get up and go again" after their 61-21 hammering by holders Toulouse in their opening Champions Cup game.
BBC Sport - Published

Harsh lessons as Ulster learn 'real level' of Dupont's Toulouse

harsh lessons as ulster learn 'real level' of dupont's toulouse
After enduring a chastening afternoon against Toulouse in their Champions Cup opener, the province have no time to feel sorry for themselves before hosting Bordeaux this weekend.
BBC Sport - Published

Errigal Ciaran beat Kilcoo in dramatic finish to win Ulster title

errigal ciaran beat kilcoo in dramatic finish to win ulster title
Peter Og McCartan kicks a dramatic late winner as Errigal Ciaran beat Kilcoo 1-8 to 0-10 to claim their first Ulster Senior Club Football title since 2002.
BBC Sport - Published

Dupont shines as holders Toulouse hammer Ulster

dupont shines as holders toulouse hammer ulster
Holders Toulouse put in a clinical performance as Antoine Dupont's side swatted Ulster aside 61-21 in their Investsec Champions Cup opener.
BBC Sport - Published

'I preferred the old one' - McCloskey on cup format

'i preferred the old one' - mccloskey on cup format
Ulster's Stuart McCloskey says he prefers the Investec Champions Cup's previous format, adding the current structure can leave teams with an "absolutely terrible draw".
BBC Sport - Published

McCloskey back for Ulster against Dupont-led Toulouse

mccloskey back for ulster against dupont-led toulouse
Ireland international Stuart McCloskey returns to the Ulster line-up for Sunday's Investec Champions Cup opener against holders Toulouse in France.
BBC Sport - Published

Leinster beat Ulster to continue winning start

leinster beat ulster to continue winning start
Leinster win for the seventh time in seven games this season as they beat Ulster 27-20 in Belfast to extend their lead at the top of the United Rugby Championship [URC].
BBC Sport - Published

Sexton set to leave Ulster and pursue NFL career

sexton set to leave ulster and pursue nfl career
Ulster wing Aaron Sexton is set to leave the province to pursue a career in the NFL.
BBC Sport - Published

Northampton back row Augustus to join Ulster in 2025

northampton back row augustus to join ulster in 2025
Ulster confirm the signing of Northampton Saints number eight Juarno Augustus on a three-year deal from next summer.
BBC Sport - Published

'Patience' vital for Ireland debutant Izuchukwu

'patience' vital for ireland debutant izuchukwu
Ulster's Cormac Izuchukwu was playing most of his rugby in the All-Ireland League a year ago but on Saturday made his Ireland debut against Fiji.
BBC Sport - Published

Ulster's Izuchukwu to make Ireland debut against Fiji

ulster's izuchukwu to make ireland debut against fiji
Ulster back row Cormac Izuchukwu and Leinster hooker Gus McCarthy are handed their Ireland debuts with Sam Prendergast given a first start at fly-half for Saturday's game against Fiji.
BBC Sport - Published

Ireland's Henderson and Herring extend Ulster deals

ireland's henderson and herring extend ulster deals
Ireland internationals Iain Henderson and Rob Herring sign contract extensions with Ulster.
BBC Sport - Published

Rogers happy to overcome Cushendall in Ulster epic

rogers happy to overcome cushendall in ulster epic
Slaughtneil forward Brendan Rogers says the Derry champions needed to be at their best to beat Cushendall in a thrilling Ulster Club SHC semi-final on Saturday night.
BBC Sport - Published

Furlong could return against Pumas but O'Toole out

furlong could return against pumas but o'toole out
Ulster prop Tom O'Toole will miss Ireland's Test against Argentina at the Aviva Stadium on Friday night.
BBC Sport - Published

Errigal Ciaran beat St Eunan's in Ulster club opener

errigal ciaran beat st eunan's in ulster club opener
Errigal Ciaran hit three stoppage-time points to clinch a 0-12 to 0-10 victory over St Eunan's in the Ulster club preliminary round encounter in Omagh.
BBC Sport - Published

Ward among three Ulster players in Emerging Ireland team

ward among three ulster players in emerging ireland team
Ireland Sevens player Zac Ward is one of three Ulster players named in the Emerging Ireland starting XV for the first game of their three-match tour against the Pumas on Wednesday.
BBC Sport - Published

Ulster suffer defeat by Lions in URC encounter

ulster suffer defeat by lions in urc encounter
Ulster go down 35-22 to the Lions in Johannesburg as they suffer their first defeat of the new United Rugby Championship season, salvaging a bonus point.
BBC Sport - Published

Tuite in Ireland starting team for New Zealand

tuite in ireland starting team for new zealand
Ulster second row Fiona Tuite is named in the starting team for Ireland's opening WXV1 game against New Zealand.
BBC Sport - Published

Cooney & McCloskey return as Kok earns first Ulster start

cooney & mccloskey return as kok earns first ulster start
John Cooney and Stuart McCloskey are among those recalled to an Ulster team showing eight changes for Saturday's United Rugby Championship game against the Lions in Johannesburg.
BBC Sport - Published

Six Nations winner Moore retires to prioritise 'mental wellbeing'

six nations winner moore retires to prioritise 'mental wellbeing'
Ulster's former Ireland prop Marty Moore retires from professional rugby on medical advice "to prioritise his mental well being".
BBC Sport - Published

Last-gasp Ulster start URC season with Glasgow win

last-gasp ulster start urc season with glasgow win
Ulster score with the clock four minutes into the red to ensure Glasgow Warriors' United Rugby Championship title defence begins with dramatic defeat in Belfast.
BBC Sport - Published

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