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# ulster-rugby - Today’s News
Ulster set emotional tone for Pro12 Final with amazing #OurDS video
If this doesn’t get you Ulster fans charged up for Saturday’s clash with Leinster, nothing will.
# ulster-rugby - Yesterday’s News
Back row blow: Sean O’Brien ruled out of Pro12 final clash with Ulster
Warren Gatland revealed that the openside’s knee is badly bruised, but Brian O’Driscoll is set to return this week.
We’ve lost the last 3 Pro12 finals but are determined to beat Ulster – Mike Ross
Ospreys (twice) and Munster have pipped Leinster at the post in the last three seasons.
# ulster-rugby - Sunday 19 May, 2013
‘Ulster have done a job on us twice already this season. They are favourites’
Flanker Shane Jennings tells TheScore.ie that there is no room for sentiment in Leinster dressing room.
# ulster-rugby - Monday 13 May, 2013
Cup absentees could get Lions boost – Warren Gatland
Those players not involved in those club finals — like Leinster and Ulster — will be the ones who will face the Barbarians in Hong Kong.
Brian O’Driscoll hoping to be fit for Amlin decider, says Warren Gatland
And the Lions coach reckons BOD will make the flight to Oz.
Ulster have home dressing room option for Pro12 Final at Leinster’s RDS
Mark Anscombe’s men could turf the Blues into the ‘Away’ shed on 25 May.
# ulster-rugby - Sunday 12 May, 2013
Anscombe plans another blitzkrieg start for Pro12 final showdown
Ulster dominated Scarlets physically for 50 minutes but ensured a nervy ending as their intensity levels dipped.
# ulster-rugby - Saturday 11 May, 2013
Scarlets see red over Tom Court try that was ‘clearly short of the line’
Coach Simon Easterby believes Ulster would be delighted to see Alain Rolland refereeing the Pro12 Final.
Andrew Trimble misses his kick, falls on his face instead
Well, that’s embarrassing…
Pro12: Battle-scarred Best calls for Ulster improvement
Ulster took their foot off the pedal after 50 minutes last night.
# ulster-rugby - Friday 10 May, 2013
Missed Ulster’s win? Here are the tries that put them into the Pro12 final
Ulster beat the Scarlets 28-17 in Ravenhill tonight.
As it happened: Ulster v Llanelli Scarlets, Pro12 semi-final
We went minute-by-minute as the league leaders chased their last chance of silverware.
9 reasons the Pro12 semi-finals are essential viewing this weekend
There’s nothing quite like the intensity of knock-out rugby.
3 key battles Ulster must win to reach the Pro12 final
It’s time for some knock-out rugby. Here’s what’s in store when Ulster host Scarlets
Craig Gilroy not expecting Lions stand-by role but focused on Ulster success
“It’s been a good, but also a strange, season.”
# ulster-rugby - Thursday 9 May, 2013
Suited & booted: 12 of our favourite images from last night’s IRUPA awards
Who wants to tell Nick Williams that hat doesn’t fit him?
Ulster v Scarlets: Irish quartet return as Anscombe targets final place
Prop John Afoa is ruled out of tomorrow’s Ravenhill semi-final with a rib injury.
Williams wins Players’ Player of the Year as Henshaw scoops Nevin Spence Award
Simon Zebo won Supporter’s Player of the Year and Donnacha Ryan captured the prize for ‘best undersized tie’.
# ulster-rugby - Tuesday 7 May, 2013
‘Rory Best didn’t have anyone fighting his Lions case, others did’
Ulster coach Mark Anscombe felt the need to speak up for his hooker following his exclusion for Warren Gatland’s home nations squad.
# ulster-rugby - Monday 6 May, 2013
Ulster desire will lift them from bridemaids to winners – Mark Anscombe
The New Zealander believes his team has what it takes to capture the Pro12 title later this month.
# ulster-rugby - Friday 3 May, 2013
Trimble and Pienaar combine to clinch home semi-final for Ulster
Cardiff Blues looked to spoil the party at Ravenhill but Mark Anscombe’s men were having none of it.
Ian Madigan and Luke Marshall only Irishmen on Pro12 Dream Team
Nick Williams of Ulster also gets the Starting XV nod but Irish representation is down on last season.
Pro12 Cheat Sheet: Your guide to this weekend’s rugby action
Ulster and Leinster can ensure home semi-finals while Connacht bid farewell to a few legends.
# ulster-rugby - Thursday 2 May, 2013
‘It’s going to take a long time to get completely over it’ – Rory Best on Lions
To make matters worse, the hooker’s prize cows have been struck down with TB.
O’Driscoll on the bench as Leinster look to seal home semi
Table-toppers Ulster welcome back Johann Muller, John Afoa and Iain Henderson for their final regular season game in the Pro12.
Sky Sports signs four-year RaboDirect Pro12 deal
The subscription channel will begin broadcasting matches at the start of the 2014/15 season.
# ulster-rugby - Wednesday 1 May, 2013
‘It’s been a fairly nerve-racking couple of weeks’ – Tommy Bowe
Meanwhile, Paul O’Connell admitted that he was “lucky” to be going on tour.
# ulster-rugby - Tuesday 30 April, 2013
Tommy Bowe goes all ‘Uncle Rico’ in meat-throwing Lions party
The Ulster winger paid tribute to Napolean Dynamite after learning of his selection to Warren Gatland’s squad.
# ulster-rugby - Tuesday 23 April, 2013
3 provinces see Pro12 attendance increases but Munster in decline
Ulster fans have arrived in record numbers to see their side in Pro12 action this season.
# ulster-rugby - Monday 22 April, 2013
Joe Schmidt ticks every box for the Ireland job… bar 1
The Leinster boss will arrive with some provincial baggage but we all need to get behind the Kiwi, write Whiff of Cordite.
# ulster-rugby - Saturday 20 April, 2013
Lions chance is out of my hands now, admits Tommy Bowe
Bowe was on the mark again last night — but will that be enough to convince Warren Gatland?
# ulster-rugby - Friday 19 April, 2013
Pro12 report: Ulster maintain pace at summit with bonus point in Connacht
The league leaders rode out Connacht’s first half storm with five different try-scorers.
7 great reasons to watch the Pro12 action this weekend
Including Jonny Sexton drop goals, farewells to legends and Lions all over the shop.
Don’t touch that dial… here’s the sport on TV this weekend
It’s almost pay-day. Get on the couch and ride this one out.
# ulster-rugby - Thursday 18 April, 2013
Ulster recall international trio for Connacht clash
Mark Anscombe is leaving nothing up to chance in tomorrow’s inter-pro derby in the Sportsground.
‘I was fortunate enough to play with the man’ – Bell on Eric Elwood
The former Ireland teammates will be hoping for different results in Friday’s Pro12 clash.
# ulster-rugby - Wednesday 17 April, 2013
Ulster have nominated the RDS as their ‘home venue’ for the Pro12 final
With Ravenhill unavailable, Ulster say they will play a “home” final in Dublin 4.
‘If I was Warren Gatland, I’d be taking Tommy Bowe on tour’
Ulster’s backs coach Jonny Bell knows how it feels to be awaiting an important Lions squad announcement.


























































