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. It is the northernmost province of Ireland.

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Northern Ireland at risk of dropping out as Euro 2028 host amid funding woes The Ulster Gaelic Athletic Association chief remains confident the stadium will be built in time for the 2028 UEFA European Football Championship, despite the UK chancellor's plans to axe.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:33Published 2 weeks ago

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'Women's game will soon be unrecognisable' Ulster chief executive Hugh McCaughey says women's rugby in Ireland will become "unrecognisable" as it develops rapidly in the coming years. BBC Sport - Published 15 hours ago
Ulster CEO McCaughey reveals multi-million pound deficit Ulster Rugby is facing a deficit of between £2.5m and £3m, according to new CEO Hugh McCaughey. BBC Sport - Published 1 week ago
Holders Toulouse draw Exeter, Leicester and Ulster Holders Toulouse are drawn with English Premiership sides Exeter Chiefs and Leicester Tigers, plus Irish province Ulster for the 2024-25 Investec Champions Cup. BBC Sport - Published on July 2, 2024

'I struggled to see where I'd fit in at Leinster' Ireland Under-20s fly-half Jack Murphy says joining Ulster was a "pretty easy decision" after struggling to see how he was going to "fit in" at Leinster. BBC Sport - Published on June 21, 2024
Ulster counties learn All-Ireland knockout opponents The draw for the Preliminary Quarter-final stage of this year's All-Ireland Senior Football Championship has been made. BBC Sport - Published on June 17, 2024
'The effort was huge' - Murphy on Ulster loss Ulster head coach Richie Murphy praises the effort of his players in their 43-20 defeat against Leinster in the United Rugby Championship quarter-final at the Aviva Stadium. BBC Sport - Published on June 9, 2024

'My superpower is my energy and ability to keep going' Scrum-half John Cooney discusses Ulster's upcoming United Rugby Championship quarter-final against Leinster at Aviva Stadium. BBC Sport - Published on June 6, 2024
McCloskey one of four doubts for Ulster's URC quarter Ulster and Ireland centre Stuart McCloskey is a doubt for his province's United Rugby Championship quarter-final with Leinster on Saturday. BBC Sport - Published on June 4, 2024
Ringrose set for Leinster return against Ulster Leinster back Garry Ringrose is set to return from a shoulder injury in Saturday's United Rugby Championship play-off quarter-final against Ulster. BBC Sport - Published on June 3, 2024
Murphy 'loved' Ulster performance despite Munster loss Ulster head coach Richie Murphy praises the performance of his players despite a 29-24 loss to Munster in Thomond Park on Saturday. BBC Sport - Published on June 2, 2024

Munster come back to beat Ulster and seal URC top spot Reigning champions Munster overturn a half-time deficit to beat Ulster at Thomond Park and finish in top spot of the United Rugby Championship [URC]. BBC Sport - Published on June 1, 2024
BBC Sport NI to show six Ulster games live next season BBC Sport NI will provide live coverage from six Ulster home games in the United Rugby Championship next season. BBC Sport - Published on May 30, 2024
'They're a resilient bunch' - McGeeney on Westmeath win Armagh manager Kieran McGeeney praises the resilience of his team, as they responded to their second straight penalty shootout Ulster final loss with a five-point win over Westmeath on Saturday.. BBC Sport - Published on May 26, 2024	Donegal power beyond Tyrone to start All-Ireland series Donegal show no signs of an Ulster Final hangover as they register a comfortable seven point win over Tyrone in their All-Ireland group opener at Ballybofey. BBC Sport - Published on May 25, 2024
Fly-half Morgan set to sign for Ulster Ulster are set to make their second signing for next season with Hurricanes' fly-half Aidan Morgan to join the province. BBC Sport - Published on May 24, 2024	Ulster book play-off spot as late Cooney penalty downs Leinster Ulster secure their United Rugby Championship (URC) play-off place with a late win over Leinster. BBC Sport - Published on May 18, 2024
Ulster edge Leinster to book URC play-off place Ulster secure their United Rugby Championship (URC) play-off place with a late win over Leinster. BBC Sport - Published on May 18, 2024	Leinster game 'all about winning' - McCloskey Ulster centre Stuart McCloskey says that Saturday's United Rugby Championship game against Leinster is "all about winning" for his side. BBC Sport - Published on May 17, 2024
Leinster fully focused on Ulster challenge - Healy Leinster prop Cian Healy says his side will not be distracted by the prospect of next week's Champions Cup final when they face Ulster in the URC. BBC Sport - Published on May 17, 2024	Irish international Addison among nine players to leave Ulster Will Addison will be among nine players to leave Ulster at the end of this season. BBC Sport - Published on May 15, 2024
'We need to develop from within' - Ulster coach Murphy Ulster 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 on May 14, 2024	Ulster pair Henderson and Hume to miss rest of season Ulster captain Iain Henderson and James Humes face lengthy lay-offs after undergoing surgery on Monday. BBC Sport - Published on May 14, 2024
Approval of Ulster players made Murphy appointment feel inevitable The approval of the Ulster players made Richie Murphy's appointment as head coach on a two-year deal somewhat inevitable. BBC Sport - Published on May 13, 2024	Ulster name Murphy permanent boss on two-year deal Richie 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 on May 13, 2024
'It's heartbreaking. What can you do?' - Armagh's wait goes on After another epic Ulster final, Kieran McGeeney reflects on Armagh's "heartbreaking" shootout loss to Donegal at St Tiernach's Park. BBC Sport - Published on May 13, 2024	McGuinness 'so proud' as Donegal crowned Ulster champions Donegal 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 on May 12, 2024
Donegal win Ulster as Armagh shootout woes go on Donegal clinch a dramatic Ulster Football Championship triumph as Armagh's penalty shootout hoodoo continues at Clones. BBC Sport - Published on May 12, 2024	Familiar foes Armagh and Donegal set to clash in Ulster final All 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 on May 12, 2024
'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 on May 10, 2024	Retiring Pienaar to 'earn stripes' before thinking of Ulster return Some 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 on May 8, 2024
Herring set for Ulster return but Hume needs ACL surgery Ulster 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 on May 7, 2024	Ex-Ulster wing Adair named in Ireland's T20 World Cup squad Former 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 on May 7, 2024
Ulster winners to face Tyrone in Sam Maguire groups with Derry to meet runners-up This 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 on April 30, 2024	Ulster decider has 'healthy dollop of rivalry' - McConville Former Armagh All-Ireland winner Oisin McConville is predicting the county will deliver a first Ulster Championship since 2008 this season. BBC Sport - Published on April 29, 2024
Wilson ready for 'crunch time' on and off pitch From 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 on April 25, 2024