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          2631dNick Said

          Pienaar: No regrets over decision to call time on Boks

          The Boks could have used a player of Pienaar's experience and versatility on tour to Europe, and at the Rugby World Cup in Japan next year, but he says that chapter of his career is now firmly closed.

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          2639dKweseESPN Staff

          Former Springboks flanker Deysel retires

          Deysel, who joined Ulster from Guinness Pro14 rivals Munster in 2017, made his decision because of a "combination of lower-body injuries and various niggles".

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          2671dKweséESPN staff

          Last-minute score sees Cheetahs-Ulster draw

          Former Wallaby Henry Speight scored a try in a dramatic finish to ensure a draw for Ulster in their PRO14 encounter against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Friday.

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          2677dNick Said

          Coetzee inspires Ulster to victory over Kings

          Former Springbok loose-forward Marcell Coetzee rock the shackles with a second-half try to help Irish side Ulster to a 28-7 victory over hosts the Southern Kings in their PRO14

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          2705dESPN

          Ulster reach agreement for McFarland to join

          Ulster have reached an agreement with Scottish Rugby for Dan McFarland to begin as their head coach from Monday after he was released from his contract.

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          2711dESPN

          Ulster's Stockdale to miss start of season

          Ulster could be without star winger Jacob Stockdale until October after a hamstring injury ruled him out before the start of the new season.

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          2788dESPN Staff

          Payne: I have to give up Ireland, Ulster dream

          Ireland, Ulster and British & Irish Lions centre Jared Payne has been forced to retire after being unable to recover from a head injury sustained on the Lions' tour of New Zealand last year and will take up a coaching role with the Irish province.

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          2793dESPN Staff

          Byrne, Beirne in Ireland squad for Australia

          Joe Schmidt has named uncapped duo Ross Byrne and Tadhg Beirne in Ireland's squad for their summer tour of Australia next month.

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          2796dESPN Staff

          Ulster confirm Champions Cup spot

          Ulster confirmed their place in next season's Champions Cup with a 35-17 victory over Ospreys at the Kingspan Stadium.

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          2816dESPN Staff

          Ulster land Scotland assistant as head coach

          Ulster Rugby have confirmed current Scotland assistant coach Dan McFarland as their new head coach for next season after he signed a three-year deal with the Irish Province.

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          2818dPA Sport

          Ulster blow lead, playoff hopes at Munster

          Ulster's PRO14 playoff hopes were dashed as they blew a 10-point half-time lead and a last-minute scoring opportunity in a 24-24 draw against Munster at Thomond Park.

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          2824dPA Sport

          Ulster stay in playoff race with Glasgow win

          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.

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          2826dCillian O Conchuir

          Piutau wants to give Ulster parting gift

          Ulster's former All Black Charles Piutau is determined to "make the jersey proud" as he aims to help deliver Champions Cup qualification in his final two appearances for the Irish province.

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          2833dESPN Staff

          Stockdale keeps Ulster's playoff hopes alive

          A Jacob Stockdale try in injury time helped Ulster to a 8-0 victory over Ospreys at Kingspan Stadium, after the Irish Province led for 3-0 for 73 minutes of the game.

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          2834dESPN Staff

          Ulster sponsor breaks silence on rape trial

          Ulster Rugby sponsor Bank of Ireland (BOI) has told the province that it is "highly concerned" with the behavioural and conduct issues that arose during the recent rape trial which saw player's Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding acquitted March 29.

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          2840dESPN Staff

          Ulster keep PRO14 playoff hopes alive

          Ulster Rugby kept their PRO14 playoff hopes alive with a stunning 32-20 bonus-point win over Edinburgh in Murrayfield.

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          2840dESPN Staff

          Jackson apologises, will always regret events

          Ulster fly-half Paddy Jackson admitted he was ashamed as he apologised for his behaviour that led to him facing rape charges, which he was cleared of last week.

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          2842dESPN Staff

          Gilroy 'deeply sorry' for rape trial message

          Ulster player Craig Gilroy has apologised "unreservedly" for a WhatsApp message he sent which was used in the rape trial of teammates Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding.

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          2848dESPN Staff

          Ireland players found not guilty of rape

          Ireland internationals Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding have been cleared of rape following an eight-week trial in a Belfast court.

          2026 European Rugby Champions Cup Table

          Pool 1
          RTeamGPPDP
          1Glasgow Warriors3+2415
          2Sale Sharks3+3211
          3Saracens3+3810
          4Stade Toulousain3+247
          5Sharks3-485
          6Clermont Auvergne3-700
          Pool 2
          RTeamGPPDP
          1Bath Rugby3+3811
          2Edinburgh3-1810
          3Toulon309
          4Munster306
          5Gloucester Rugby3-106
          6Castres Olympique3-105
          Pool 3
          RTeamGPPDP
          1Leinster3+2614
          2Harlequins3+8811
          3Stormers3-219
          4La Rochelle3-36
          5Leicester Tigers3+165
          6Bayonne3-1060
          Pool 4
          RTeamGPPDP
          1Bordeaux Begles3+6415
          2Bristol Rugby3+6214
          3Northampton Saints3+3111
          4Pau3-485
          5Scarlets3-392
          6Bulls3-702

          2026 RankingsEuropean Rugby Champions Cup

          • %{rank}%{ordinal}
            Tries Scored 1st Bordeaux Begles : 23 Tries Scored
            UNI1st
            0
            23
          • %{rank}%{ordinal}
            Points Difference 1st Harlequins : 88 Points Difference
            HAR1st
            0
            88