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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Ulster ‘understand the challenge’ that awaits in South Africa
A first win is in the bag, albeit at Zebre in the Challenge Cup, and yet there is simply no let up for Ulster as they now depart for South Africa where the challenging task of facing the Bulls and the Stormers awaits.
‘We’re playing matches like they’re training sessions’: Richie Murphy frustrated by Ulster’s lack of intensity
Ulster head coach Richie Murphy didn’t seek refuge or solace in his side’s recovery against Munster, rejecting the notion of having mixed emotions after the 26-26 draw in Belfast.
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.