Front row 'cornerstone' to leave Connacht after 17 years
Buckley, 35, joined Connacht's academy in 2009 and made his senior debut in September 2011, coming off the bench against Benetton …
Jon Newcombe
04 May 2026, 8:59
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Ulster's focus turns to play-off push after Challenge Cup heroics
Ulster Rugby insist they won’t be taking their foot off the pedal in the URC after giving themselves a shot at European glory.
Simon Thomas
04 May 2026, 8:14
Rob Baxter bemoans 'tale of the game' in dismal Chiefs loss
Ulster head coach Richie Murphy hailed an “incredible” second-half performance after his team reached the EPCR Challenge Cup f…
Josh Raisey
02 May 2026, 13:03
Ulster storm into Challenge Cup final after Exeter lose England star early
Ulster booked an EPCR Challenge Cup final place after brushing aside Exeter 29-12 following a dominant display in Belfast.
PA
02 May 2026, 11:53
Opinion
Exeter Chiefs player ratings vs Ulster | 2025/26 Challenge Cup
Exeter Chiefs player ratings: Exeter Chiefs were a shell of the team they have been for much of the season as they lost to Ulster …
Josh Raisey
02 May 2026, 11:48
Opinion
Ulster player ratings vs Exeter Chiefs | 2025/26 Challenge Cup
Ulster player ratings: Ulster marched into the Challenge Cup semi-finals in a commanding performance against Exeter Chiefs, coming…
Josh Raisey
02 May 2026, 11:36
Ulster make 14-change axe swing for Challenge Cup clash with Exeter
Ulster has swung the axe following last weekend’s heavy URC defeat to Munster, with head coach Richie Murphy making 14 alteratio…
Ian Cameron
01 May 2026, 4:45
The Gareth Steenson verdict on Ulster versus Exeter Chiefs
Gareth Steenson admits that he can still see David Humphries dancing down the Ravenhill touchline to help Ulster clinch a 33-27 wi…
Neil Fissler
30 Apr 2026, 5:13
Ulster issue encouraging update on Angus Bell ahead of Cup semi-final
Bell, 25, was carted off in the loss to Leinster a fortnight ago after injuring his foot when his studs appear to have got caught …
Jon Newcombe
27 Apr 2026, 9:27
Munster punish injury-ravaged Ulster as Ireland prospect bags four
John Hodnett helped himself to four tries and Alex Kendellen a hat-trick as Munster beat Ulster 41-14 at Thomond Park to boost the…
PA
25 Apr 2026, 13:19
Stuart Lancaster's Connacht suffer play-off blow in Lions defeat
Connacht’s play-off hopes were dealt a blow when they went down 33-21 to the Lions in Johannesburg.
PA
25 Apr 2026, 10:59
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Fissler Confidential: Cardiff eye former Wallaby as ex-Scotland star heads to Paris
Cardiff are closing in on a deal to sign Samoan international loosehead Scott Sio from double-chasing Exeter Chiefs when his contr…
Neil Fissler
25 Apr 2026, 1:00
Centurions square off in front-row battle at Emirates Airline Park
A player from either side will make their 100th appearance when the Lions meet Connacht at Emirates Airline Park in the URC on Sat…
Jon Newcombe
24 Apr 2026, 6:36
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‘No-one was expecting us to win’: How Cape Town heist crowned Connacht comeback
Fuelled by eight players born in the province, Connacht's sixth straight URC win has put them in the play-off frame.
Pat McCarry
23 Apr 2026, 3:46
Brutal injury toll from Leinster loss rules out over a quarter of Ulster squad
Six members of the Ulster squad that lost to Leinster on Friday in the United Rugby Championship have been ruled out of their clas…
Josh Raisey
21 Apr 2026, 6:09
Stuart Lancaster says he knew Connacht could 'cause Stormers problems'
The battle for URC play-off positions has been shaken up in a big way with the top three sides going into the weekend failing to p…
Simon Thomas
19 Apr 2026, 5:27
