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Richie Murphy's side have won their two home games this season

Murphy delighted with 'toughness, fight and commitment'

Ulster boss Richie Murphy praised his team's fight after they got the better of in-form Connacht in last night's URC derby in Belfast.

Rugby • 13 Oct 24

Murphy delighted with 'toughness, fight and commitment'

Ulster boss Richie Murphy praised his team's fight after they got the better of in-form Connacht in last night's URC derby in Belfast.

Rugby • 12 Oct 24

Ulster conceded three tries in the second half against Connacht

Ulster must cut out 'soft tries' to challenge Munster

Alan O'Connor says Ulster must take the lessons from a narrow loss to Connacht into tomorrow's clash with Munster.

Rugby • 09 Nov 23

Ulster crashed out of the URC with a shock defeat to Connacht

'I thought I'd cry' - O'Connor on Connacht loss

Ulster captain Alan O'Connor felt apologies were in order when he gathered his beaten team-mates in the dressing room at the Kingspan Stadium on Friday night.

Rugby • 08 May 23

Kearney has tipped his former teammates to have the edge in the pack

Ulster pack gives them the edge over Munster - Kearney

Former Ulster lock Mick Kearney believes his old side have the edge over local rivals Munster when the two meet in Thomond Park this Saturday.

Rugby • 26 Oct 22

Duane Vermeulen (right) got a first taste of action for Ulster

O'Connor hails Vermeulen's 'calm influence'

Ulster skipper Alan O'Connor hailed debutant Duane Vermeulen after the Springboks star helped his new side to a famous victory over Clermont Auvergne.

Rugby • 13 Dec 21

Connacht's players celebrate their second try of the game from Mack Hansen

Connacht make statement with bonus-point Ulster win

Connacht have ended Ulster's 100% record in the United Rugby Championship with an emphatic 36-11 bonus point win at the Aviva Stadium.

Rugby • 23 Oct 21

Alan O'Connor

One of Ulster's unsung heroes in recent years, O'Connor is a core member of the squad.

profiles • 12 Aug 24

Marshall is the most experienced of the four players

Ulster nail down contract extensions for four players

Ulster have confirmed that Robert Baloucoune, Luke Marshall, Alan O'Connor and Aaron Sexton have all committed to the province until the summer of 2023.

Rugby • 25 Jan 21

Louis Ludik crossed for two tries in seven first-half minutes

Ludik scores brace as Ulster dominate Dragons

Ulster made it three wins from three in the Guinness Pro14 by running in six tries in a 40-17 victory over the Dragons.

Rugby • 25 Oct 20

Clive Ross has so far made over 50 appearances for the province

Ulster quartet pen contract extensions

Back row forward Clive Ross, lock Alan O'Connor, and scrum-half Dave Shanahan have all signed contract extensions that will keep them at Ulster until the summer of 2019, while hooker John Andrew has agreed terms to stay with the province until 2020.

Rugby • 27 Apr 17

Donncha and Alan O'Connor up against Kerry's Declan O'Sulivan in 2009

O'Connors commit to Cork for 2017

Alan and Donncha O'Connor have made themselves available for selection for the Cork senior footballers for another season.

GAA • 11 Jan 17

Cork footballer Alan O'Connor celebrates winning the All-Ireland in 2010

Cork's Alan O'Connor to come out of retirement

All-Ireland winner Alan O'Connor, who retired from inter-county football in 2013, is to rejoin the Cork senior panel after the Rebels' Allianz League football final against Dublin on Sunday at Croke Park.

Football • 23 Apr 15

Alan O'Connor opts to end his six-year senior inter-county carrer

O'Connor adds to Cork football retirees

Cork midfielder Alan O'Connor has announced his retirement from the inter-county scene, adding to the list of players that have already called time on their Rebel footballing career.

Football • 19 Nov 13

Alan O'Connor

Murphy delighted with 'toughness, fight and commitment'

Murphy delighted with 'toughness, fight and commitment'

Ulster must cut out 'soft tries' to challenge Munster

'I thought I'd cry' - O'Connor on Connacht loss

Ulster pack gives them the edge over Munster - Kearney

O'Connor hails Vermeulen's 'calm influence'

Connacht make statement with bonus-point Ulster win

Alan O'Connor

Ulster nail down contract extensions for four players

Ludik scores brace as Ulster dominate Dragons

Ulster quartet pen contract extensions

O'Connors commit to Cork for 2017

Cork's Alan O'Connor to come out of retirement

O'Connor adds to Cork football retirees

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