Former Ulster Coach Mark McCall has said that he feels Ulster have a 50/50 chance of overcoming Leinster in the Heineken Cup Final at Twickenham on 19th May. McCall left Ulster in 2007 and took up a coaching position for French Top 14 side Castres before joining Saracens in 2009. Saracens host Exeter Chiefs this […]
Twenty year old out-half Paddy Jackson made his first Heineken Cup start on Saturday in front of a crowd of more than 47,000 at the Aviva Stadium; “I was quite relaxed in the run-up to the game at the hotel. I actually watched Ballymena in the All-Ireland Cup on RTE beforehand so I was just […]
Ulster will face Leinster in the final of the Heineken Cup at Twickenham on 19th May 2012. “Leinster have shown over the last few seasons through both their League and Heineken Cup performances that they are not only the best but also the most consistent team in Europe” commented Ulster’s Director of Rugby David Humphreys. […]
The 17th Heineken Cup final, to be played at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday, 19 May (17.00) will be between Leinster Rugby and Ulster Rugby. * There are only a few hundred tickets remaining of the 55,000 tickets made available for public sale. Tickets available from www.ticketmaster.co.uk/heinekencupfinal or call UK 0044 844 847 1530 or International […]
Ulster back-row forward Pedrie Wannenburg scored Ulster’s only try in their 22-19 semi-final victory over Edinburgh at the Aviva Stadium; “It was a case of play it as you see it. The scrum went forward really fast and Ruan (Pienaar) was shouting ‘pick up, pick up and go’ and I just went for the line. […]
Ulster Rugby 22 Edinburgh Rugby 19 HT: 13-9 Att: 45,147 Ulster Rugby: S Terblanche; A Trimble, D Cave, P Wallace, C Gilroy; P Jackson, R Pienaar; T Court (P McAllister 78), R Best, D Fitzpatrick (A Macklin 65), J Muller (capt), D Tuohy, S Ferris (L Stevenson 78), W Faloon (R Diack 73), P Wannenburg […]
It could be a case of “last one out turn off the lights and shut the gate” this Saturday as Ulster Rugby supporters prepare to descend on Dublin for this Saturday’s Heineken Cup semi-final against Edinburgh at the Aviva Stadium (KO 5.45pm). Translink have five packed ‘Rugby Special’ trains arriving into Connolly Station from lunchtime, […]
Ulster suffered a setback in their preparations with a defeat to Leinster at Ravenhill on Friday night – only their second home defeat in 21 games – but Doak believes there are positives to be taken from the match. “When you look at the previous week, Leinster played Edinbugh and put 50 points on them. […]
Less than 2,000 tickets from the public sale allocation for the Heineken Cup final are currently available for purchase, and with massive interest anticipated from the four clubs who are vying for a coveted place at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday, 19 May, supporters are advised to secure their places as soon as possible. For more […]
“The annual Ulster Awards Dinner, supported by Heineken, will take place on Thursday 10th May at the Culloden Hotel… This is one of the most anticipated events in the Ulster calendar, which celebrates the achievements and development of rugby at all levels. From schools, youth, club and professional levels, the awards recognise the role that […]