Ulster

21 - 14

Full Time

Cardiff Rugby

Cardiff Rugby vs Ulster

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

It's all over! The referee Hollie Davidson has blown their whistle to end the game.

81'

Dan Thomas comes on.

77'

Lucas de la Rua comes off.

77'

Lucas de la Rua comes on.

76'

Dan Thomas comes off.

76'

Bryan O'Connor comes on.

75'

Scott Wilson comes off.

75'

A gap opened in the defence and Zac Ward took full advantage.

70'

Cardiff Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Elijah Evans getting some game time.

70'

Cardiff Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Steffan Emanuel being replaced.

70'

Cardiff Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Joe Cowell getting some game time.

70'

Cardiff Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Javan Sebastian being replaced.

70'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Jake Flannery getting some game time.

70'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Ethan McIlroy being replaced.

70'

Cardiff Rugby make a substitution with Rory Thornton coming on.

68'

Cardiff Rugby make a substitution with George Nott coming off.

68'

Conversion

The Cardiff Rugby supporters go wild as Callum Sheedy successfully kicks the conversion.

68'

Try

A series of passes by Cardiff Rugby results in a try for Steffan Emanuel

67'

Taine Basham sets up the try.

67'

A gap opened in the defence and Taine Basham took full advantage.

67'

Conversion

The Ulster Rugby supporters go wild as Jack Murphy successfully kicks the conversion.

66'

Try

Ulster Rugby are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Charlie Irvine touching down.

65'

Dave Shanahan sets up the try.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Matthew Dalton goes through the gap.

64'

Ulster Rugby sub Lorcan McLoughlin comes onto the field.

62'

Marcus Rea departs for Ulster Rugby.

62'

Ulster Rugby sub Dave Shanahan comes onto the field.

62'

Conor McKee departs for Ulster Rugby.

62'

Cardiff Rugby sub Leigh Halfpenny comes onto the field.

62'

Cameron Winnett departs for Cardiff Rugby.

62'

Sam Crean comes on.

54'

Angus Bell comes off.

54'

Harry Sheridan comes on.

54'

Iain Henderson comes off.

54'

Dafydd Hughes comes on.

54'

Evan Lloyd comes off.

54'

Aled Davies comes on.

54'

Johan Mulder comes off.

54'

Danny Southworth comes on.

54'

Rhys Barratt comes off.

54'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Callum Sheedy kicks the conversion.

54'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Johan Mulder from scoring as they record the try for Cardiff Rugby.

53'

What a run here by Johan Mulder as they get over the gainline!

53'

Javan Sebastian makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Evan Lloyd makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

Trouble here as Zac Ward breaches the defence.

31'

Trouble here as Matthew Dalton breaches the defence.

26'

This is dangerous for the defence as Zac Ward bursts through to advance the Ulster Rugby attack.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Werner Kok bursts through to advance the Ulster Rugby attack.

22'

Conversion

Jack Murphy converts the try.

18'

Try

Angus Bell goes on their own for a try.

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Angus Bell bursts through to advance the Ulster Rugby attack.

17'

Conversion

Jack Murphy converts the try.

11'

Try

Scott Wilson scores the try from close range.

11'

We are underway as the referee Hollie Davidson blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Ulster v Cardiff Rugby 
  
 Round 11 
  
 Sat 31st January 2026, 02:45pm EST 
  
 Affidea Stadium 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Hollie Davidson

Points Flow Chart

Ulster win +7

Time in lead

Mins in lead

88%

% Of Game In Lead

99%

Possession Last 10 min

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Sheedy

68'

21 - 14

Emanuel

67'

21 - 12

Murphy

21 - 7

66'

Irvine

19 - 7

65'

Sheedy

54'

14 - 7

Mulder

53'

14 - 5

Half Time

Murphy

14 - 0

18'

Bell

12 - 0

18'

Murphy

7 - 0

11'

Wilson

5 - 0

11'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.3

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Ulster

Cardiff Rugby

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Defence Profile

Ulster

Cardiff Rugby

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

52%

51%

3-6 secs

22%

29%

6+ secs

26%

20%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

76'

78'

79'

81'

Ulster

Cardiff Rugby

Ulster vs Cardiff Rugby Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Ulster face off against Cardiff Rugby in United Rugby Championship Round 11 on Sat 31st January 2026 at Affidea Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 19:45 and is broadcast on Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 21:45 SAST on SuperSport, 08:45 NZST on URC TV in New Zealand, 06:45 AEST on URC TV in Australia and 11:45 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Ulster won the last encounter but Ulster are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 1 place in the league table with Cardiff Rugby in 4th and Ulster in 5th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Ulster vs Cardiff Rugby Squads

The official squads for Ulster vs Cardiff Rugby will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.