Zac Ward earns Ulster contract after impressive trial
Ireland Sevens international Zac Ward has committed long term to the XVs game, signing a three-year contract at Ulster following a successful trial.
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Front-footed Ulster can cause an upset in Glasgow
This is an early gut check for Ulster. Last week’s defeat to Edinburgh was painful, the performance as much as the result. The torpor with which Richie Murphy’s side played in the opening 50 minutes fell well below the standards and talent of the group.
Ulster defence-focused ahead of trip to face ‘formidable’ Glasgow
Though there is no sense of alarm just yet for Ulster, having to now face Glasgow Warriors at Scotstoun, after tripping up badly at home to Edinburgh, has still created a certain sense of anxiety.
Ulster’s late comeback not enough against Edinburgh in URC opener
Ulster failed to open their URC account with an expected victory in a crazy game which saw them trail 34-5 early in the second half.
Ulster fighting fit as they face ailing Edinburgh in URC opener
With wriggle room not available in terms of coming up short of a top-eight finish, Ulster know that they must at least start as they intend to go on.
Head coach Richie Murphy says Ulster have learned lesson from lousy end to last season
It remains uncomfortable viewing to delve into how Ulster tripped up last time out when it came to narrowly missing a top-eight finish in the URC, but this is something which head coach Richie Murphy knows must be corrected this time around.
‘It’s only starting’: Richie Murphy committed to driving Ulster on to new level
Tall timber, the indigenous variety. Cormac Izuchukwu, Joe Hopes and Jude Postlethwaite climb in and out of cars. The imported kind. Ben Donnell, Irish-qualified, who recently arrived from Cardiff, can play either backrow or secondrow. Watching on, it’s a human version of a furling and unfurling process.
Ulster confirm Joe Schmidt to join province as coach development advisor
Ulster Rugby has confirmed that Joe Schmidt will join the province in consultancy capacity, taking up a newly created role as coach development advisor.
Scott Penny ready for 'must-win' as Leinster face Ulster test
The big games don't stop for Leinster and Scott Penny, as Leinster take on Ulster in the URC on Friday.