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Billy Burns joined Munster from Ulster this season

Munster move has given Burns 'a new lease of life'

Ahead of a potential debut for Munster this weekend, out-half Billy Burns speaks about his surprise move from Ulster, helping develop Munster's next crop of tens, and how he's keeping the door open on an Irish return.

United Rugby Championship • 19 Sep 24

Billy Burns

After six years at Ulster, Burns has made the move south where he is set to provide competition for first choice Jack Crowley.

Munster • 26 Aug 24

Munster confirm signing of Billy Burns for 2024-25

Munster have confirmed the signing of out-half Billy Burns from Ulster in the summer on a one-year contract.

Rugby • 19 Mar 24

Ferris feels Prendergast will need time to build on his potential before he is in the conversation for Ireland inclusion

Ferris: Too early to tout Prendergast for Ireland

Stephen Ferris believes any talk of Sam Prendergast being fast-tracked into consideration for Ireland's squad for the upcoming Six Nations is premature and feels the Leinster out-half needs to be given time to establish himself and build experience.

Rugby • 02 Jan 24

Billy Burns (c) talks to his team-mates during their victory over Leinster

'I'm desperate to be back' - Burns' desire still there

Ulster out-half Billy Burns believes he's a different player now and is "desperate" to get back into the Ireland fold.

Rugby • 03 Jan 24

Burns scored Ulster's opening try in Saturday's defeat at Bath

Burns a doubt for Ulster's crucial meeting with Racing

Ulster could be without Billy Burns for Saturday's Investec Champions Cup Pool 2 meeting with Racing 92.

Rugby • 12 Dec 23

Billy Burns suffered a concussion during the first half of Saturday's defeat

Herring and Burns ruled out for Ulster

Ulster will be without both Rob Herring and Billy Burns for Friday night's BKT United Rugby Championship meeting with Connacht at the Sportsground.

Rugby • 20 Dec 22

Dan McFarland: 'Munster are the team we've struggled against most this year'

Win or bust as season set to end for Ulster or Munster

Ulster and Munster meet in a mouthwatering URC play-off clash this evening with the season coming to an end for the losers.

Rugby • 03 Jun 22

Billy Burns in action during the 29-23 win over Clermont

Burns: Ulster now have 'real clarity' around game plan

Billy Burns says Ulster have gotten to know themselves better since the start of the season.

Rugby • 08 Jan 22

Ulster's O'Toole gets a 'different feeling this year'

Ulster prop Tom O'Toole says his team "know exactly what we are about" as they aim to finish the opening block of United Rugby Championship games top of the pile.

Rugby • 23 Oct 21

Jacob Stockdale and John Cooney are named in an exciting backline

Stockdale and Cooney named in strong Ulster XV

Ulster head coach Dan McFarland has been able to call on several of his Irish internationals for their United Rugby Championship opener against the Glasgow Warriors tomorrow evening.

Rugby • 23 Sep 21

Michael Lowry dives over for Ulster's fourth try

Ulster crush Harlequins to reach Challenge Cup quarters

Ulster will play Northampton in the quarter-finals of the European Rugby Challenge Cup next Saturday after a 57-21 victory over Harlequins at The Stoop.

Rugby • 04 Apr 21

Burns was injured during Ireland's Six Nations camp

Burns an Ulster injury doubt ahead of Harlequins clash

A decision on whether out-half Billy Burns will be fit to face Harlequins in Ulster's Challenge Cup fixture on Saturday will be made later in the week.

Rugby • 29 Mar 21

Billy Burns will win his fifth Ireland cap against France on Sunday

Farrell: Loss of key men won't disrupt Ireland

Ireland boss Andy Farrell rejects the suggestion that losing three of his most experienced players has been a big disruption to his plans to take down France.

Rugby • 12 Feb 21

Ireland have to bounce back quickly, says Easterby

Regret lingers but France loom large for Ireland

With France on the horizon, Ireland don't exactly have time to wallow in the pain of a bitterly disappointing defeat to Wales but Simon Easterby admits that regret will linger.

Rugby • 09 Feb 21

Leinster suffered a rare Pro14 defeat on Saturday

McFarland not buying 'vulnerable Leinster' tag

Ulster head coach Dan McFarland refuses to believe that Leinster are more vulnerable after their 26-match winning run came to an end.

Rugby • 05 Jan 21

Billy Burns starts for Ireland at the Aviva Stadium

Billy Burns to make first Ireland start against Georgia

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell said he's excited to see Billy Burns "run the show" after handing the Ulster out-half his first start for Ireland against Georgia at the Aviva Stadium.

Rugby • 26 Nov 20

Billy Burns came on as a replacement against Wales for his Ireland debut

Newcomer Burns won't feel conflicted at Twickenham

Billy Burns says he won't feel conflicted if he gets the opportunity to line out for Ireland at Twickenham in Saturday's Autumn Nations Cup clash against England.

Rugby • 17 Nov 20

Conor Murray marshalled the back line well for 20 minutes against Wales

Murray a 'genuine option' at out-half against England

Conor Murray is a "genuine option" to start at out-half for Ireland's trip to play England next Saturday, says head coach Andy Farrell.

Rugby • 14 Nov 20

Burns returns to lead Ulster against Edinburgh

Billy Burns is back to captain Ulster for Saturday's Guinness Pro14 semi-final against Edinburgh. The fly-half is one of three changes from last week's meeting with Leinster.

Rugby • 04 Sep 20

Ronan Kelleher has featured heavily in the try-scoring stakes for Leinster

Ireland's new faces: How have they fared this season?

Andy Farrell has included five uncapped players in his Ireland squad for the 2020 Six Nations. But how have that quintet fared statistically this season?

Rugby • 15 Jan 20

Billy Burns is confident heading into Saturday's clash with Leinster

Leinster clash a 'stepping stone' for Ulster - Burns

Ulster's Billy Burns revealed that his side view Saturday's Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final against Leinster as a stepping stone and insists that they won't be happy with anything other than a win.

Rugby • 29 Mar 19