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Graffiti was painted on the wall and entrance gates of Kingspan Stadium

Investigation into graffiti painted on Ulster stadium

Police have launched an investigation after graffiti referencing Grenfell Tower was painted on Ulster Rugby's Kingspan Stadium.

Rugby • 03 Jan 23

An empty Aviva Stadium will now play hose to Ulster's clash with the defending European champions

Ulster CEO frustrated after Champions Cup venue switch

Ulster's Heineken Champions Cup meeting with La Rochelle will take place behind closed doors at the Aviva Stadium today, after the Kingspan Stadium pitch was deemed unplayable by the EPCR, a decision that has frustrated Ulster CEO Jonny Petrie.

Rugby • 17 Dec 22

Ulster handed 'exceptionally difficult' draw - Best

Rory Best believes that Ulster have been handed a 'exceptionally difficult' Champions Cup draw after being paired with French giants Toulouse in the round of 16.

Rugby • 24 Jan 22

Michael Bent is congratulated by Leinster team-mates after his try against Ulster

Leinster primed and ready for Munster final date

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen said his team "rode their luck" at times against Ulster, but it was yet another win over Ulster and now just Munster stand in the way of Guinness Pro14 silverware.

Rugby • 07 Mar 21

Connacht and Munster last met in January, where Johann van Graan's side edged out their hosts at the Sportsground in a thrilling finish

Lenihan: Final incentive should be enough for Munster

Donal Lenihan expects Munster to seal their place in the Pro14 final as they welcome Connacht to Thomond Park, while a Leinster win in Belfast will effectively put paid to Ulster's hopes of reaching the decider.

Rugby • 05 Mar 21

Marcel Coetzee has made 11 appearances for Ulster this season, scoring eight tries

Ulster's Coetzee in race to be fit to face Ospreys

Ulster will have wait until later in the week to decide whether backrower Marcell Coetzee will be available for selection for Friday night's visit of Ospreys at Kingspan Stadium.

Rugby • 23 Feb 21

Ulster 38-17 Munster: Pro14 derby recap

Look back at the key moments in Belfast as Ulster registered an impressive victory over Munster.

Rugby • 03 Jan 20

Cooney touches down for Ulster's second try

Cooney magic drives Ulster forward

John Cooney helped Ulster to a well deserved win over Clermont Auvergne at a wet and windy Kingspan Stadium in Belfast.

Rugby • 23 Nov 19

Simon Zebo scored a try against Ulster in Racing 92's 26-22 defeat at Kingspan Stadium

Shane Byrne condemns alleged abuse of Simon Zebo

Former Ireland international Shane Byrne has condemned the alleged abuse directed at Simon Zebo at the weekend and says there is no place for it in the sport.

Rugby • 14 Jan 19

Munster players dejected after losing to Ulster.

Van Graan 'proud' of Munster's bonus point fightback

Munster head coach Johann van Graan says he's 'proud' of how his team rallied to secure a losing bonus point against Ulster in their Guinness Pro14 clash on Friday night.

Rugby • 22 Dec 18

Dan McFarland gets green light to take over at Ulster

Dan McFarland will begin his role as Ulster head coach tomorrow after the IRFU and Scottish Rugby Union (SRU) came to an agreement over his release.

Rugby • 19 Aug 18

Ulster are now four behind Edinburgh heading into next week's last round of games.

Ulster secure bonus-point victory over Glasgow

Ulster stayed in the race to make the Guinness PRO14 play-offs by claiming a 36-15 bonus point victory over Glasgow at the Kingspan Stadium in their last regulation season home game.

Rugby • 21 Apr 18

Munster's Sammy Arnold is given his marching orders by match referee Sean Gallagher

No complaints from Van Graan over Arnold red card

Munster head coach Johann van Graan admitted that Sammy Arnold left referee Sean Gallagher "with no other choice" than to brandish a red card in the Pro14 defeat to Ulster at Kingspan Stadium.

Rugby • 02 Jan 18

Kiss gets perfect response after week of soul-searching

The stunning comeback against Munster in the Pro 14 was the perfect response to banish the hurt of the recent defeat to Connacht, according to Ulster Director of Rugby Les Kiss.

Rugby • 01 Jan 18

Six tries for Ulster as they secure vital win

Ulster stayed in the race for European Champions Cup qualification by delivering a six-try thumping of Harlequins.

Rugby • 15 Dec 17

Luke Marshall and Kieran Treadwell in action this season for Ulster

Irish international trio pen new deals with Ulster

Ireland internationals Luke Marshall, Rob Herring and Kieran Treadwell have all signed three-year contract extensions with Ulster to keep them at Kingspan Stadium until the summer of 2021.

Rugby • 29 Nov 17

International team-mates Iain Henderson and Kieran Marmion will be in opposition on Friday

Connacht recall big guns, Henderson returns for Ulster

A whole host of Ireland internationals have been recalled to their respective sides for Friday night's Pro14 inter-provincial clash between Ulster and Connacht at Kingspan Stadium (kick-off 7.35pm).

Rugby • 05 Oct 17

Ireland can finish as high as fifth or as low as eighth depending on their next two games

Tierney makes three changes for Wallaroos clash

Coach Tom Tierney has made three changes for Ireland's World Cup fifth place semi-final against Australia in Kingspan Stadium on Tuesday afternoon.

Rugby • 22 Aug 17

Ruan Pienaar is departing Ulster at the end of the season

Ruan Pienaar battling to be fit for Ulster swansong

Ruan Pienaar is battling to be match fit for what is likely to be Ulster's final league outing against Leinster before he leaves the province at the end of the season.

Rugby • 03 May 17

Les Kiss said there had been interest abroad in Paddy Jackson before he signed his new two-year deal.

In-demand Paddy Jackson signs new Ulster contract

Paddy Jackson has signed a two-year contract extension with Ulster Rugby, with the province revealing they had to fend off interest from European rivals for his signature.

Rugby • 01 Mar 17

Recap: Ulster 22-26 Bordeaux

Bordeaux-Begles complete the double over Ulster as Les Kiss' side end their Champions Cup campaign with a disappointing defeat at Kingspan Stadium

Rugby • 21 Jan 17

Arno Botha, pictured in action for the Bulls, made his South African debut in 2013

Ulster capture Botha and Cooney in double swoop

South African international backrower Arno Botha and Connacht's John Cooney will join Ulster later this year, it was confirmed this morning.

Rugby • 16 Jan 17

Chris Henry pens new Ulster deal

Ulster have confirmed that backrow forward Chris Henry has signed a new two-year deal with the province that will keep him at Kingspan Stadium until June 2019.

Rugby • 10 Jan 17

Recap: Munster & Ulster reign in Europe

Following Ulster's bonus point win over Clermont, Munster hammered Leicester Tigers in Thomond Park to make it a good day for the provinces in Europe.

Rugby • 10 Dec 16

Rory Scannell scores the winning drop goal

Erasmus humbled by 'fantastic' Ulster gesture

Rassie Erasmus said it was a “humbling experience” when Ulster management and players joined Munster in their changing room to share a drink after an enthralling Pro12 encounter at Kingspan Stadium.

Rugby • 29 Oct 16