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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Ringrose set for Leinster return against UlsterLeinster 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 | |
Murphy 'loved' Ulster performance despite Munster lossUlster 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 | |
Munster come back to beat Ulster and seal URC top spotReigning 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 | |
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