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Ulster grind past Connacht

Ulster grind past Connacht

Ulster climbed to third in the Guinness PRO12 standings after they battled past Connacht 13-10 at a wet Kingspan Stadium on Friday.

Preview: Ulster v Connacht

Preview: Ulster v Connacht

Ulster have made seven changes to their XV for the sold-out Guinness PRO12 fixture against Connacht at Kingspan Stadium on Boxing Day.

Best demands improvement from Ulster

Best demands improvement from Ulster

Ulster skipper Rory Best wants his side to bounce back from their loss to the Ospreys and prove they are still title contenders.

Ospreys beat Ulster to go top

Ospreys beat Ulster to go top

Ospreys moved to the summit of the Guinness PRO12 table on Saturday as they beat Ulster 31-20 with a bonus-point at Liberty Stadium.

New deal for Black

New deal for Black

Ulster have announced that loosehead prop Callum Black has signed a new three-year contract with the Guinness PRO12 side.

More Ulster News

  • Preview: Ospreys v Ulster PreviewPreview: Ospreys v Ulster
  • Ulster contract for Warwick
  • We are very much alive - Pivac
  • Davies try seals win for Scarlets ReportDavies try seals win for Scarlets
  • Preview: Scarlets v Ulster PreviewPreview: Scarlets v Ulster
  • Irish under pressure in Europe
  • Cave extends Ulster stay
  • Ulster have a chance - Doak
  • Preview: Ulster v Scarlets PreviewPreview: Ulster v Scarlets
  • Henry terrified by mini stroke
  • Wilson signs new Ulster deal
  • O'Callaghan banned for kick
  • Bowe on 'incredibly difficult' task
  • O'Callaghan in the dock
  • Missed conversion denies Ulster ReportMissed conversion denies Ulster
  • Preview: Munster v Ulster PreviewPreview: Munster v Ulster
  • Pienaar to miss Munster clash
  • Henry has heart surgery
  • Six weeks out for Jackson
  • Cave double sees Ulster edge Ospreys ReportCave double sees Ulster edge Ospreys
  • Preview: Ulster v Ospreys PreviewPreview: Ulster v Ospreys
  • Henry suffers blood vessel scare
  • Bowe signs new IRFU contract
  • Simple enough for Ulster ReportSimple enough for Ulster
  • Preview: Ulster v Dragons PreviewPreview: Ulster v Dragons
  • Ulster role for Cunningham
  • Doak and Best reflect on defeat
  • Toulon too strong for Ulster ReportToulon too strong for Ulster
  • Preview: Ulster v Toulon PreviewPreview: Ulster v Toulon
  • The lucky thirteen for Ireland?
  • Gilroy to "take it to" Toulon
  • Ireland lose Trimble for November
  • Leicester 'licking their lips' - Bowe
  • O'Connor banned for three weeks
  • Preview: European Champions Cup
  • Champions Cup Preview: Pool 3
  • Major win for Ulster over Glasgow ReportMajor win for Ulster over Glasgow
  • Preview: Ulster v Glasgow PreviewPreview: Ulster v Glasgow
  • Tuilagi comeback against Ulster?
  • Concussion sidelines Jackson
  • Kiss gets Ulster job after RWC
  • Pro12 captains prepare for Europe
  • Ulster cruise past Edinburgh ReportUlster cruise past Edinburgh
  • Preview: Ulster v Edinburgh PreviewPreview: Ulster v Edinburgh
  • Fitzpatrick handed one-week ban
  • Payne and Jackson to return
  • Fitzpatrick off as Zebre beat Ulster ReportFitzpatrick off as Zebre beat Ulster
  • Preview: Zebre v Ulster PreviewPreview: Zebre v Ulster
  • Kiwi lock signs for Ulster
  • Cave knows versatility is key
  • What next for Ulster Rugby?
  • Signs don't look good for Tuohy
  • Ulster cruise past Blues ReportUlster cruise past Blues
  • Preview: Cardiff Blues v Ulster PreviewPreview: Cardiff Blues v Ulster
  • Ulster lose Payne for Blues trip
  • Kiss has left his mark on Ulster
  • Ulster remember Spence two years on
  • Ulster ease past Zebre for first win ReportUlster ease past Zebre for first win
  • Preview: Ulster v Zebre PreviewPreview: Ulster v Zebre
  • Henderson needs hip operation
  • Trimble late show earns Ulster draw ReportTrimble late show earns Ulster draw
  • Preview: Scarlets v Ulster PreviewPreview: Scarlets v Ulster
  • Season Preview: Guinness PRO12
  • Pro12: Transfer Wrap
  • Clarke to coach Ulster forwards
  • PRO12 fixtures confirmed
  • Cave worried about Ireland spot
  • Best to captain Ulster
  • Cave optimistic after Ulster shock
  • Van der Merwe settling in at Ulster
  • Reidy eyeing lengthy spell at Ulster
  • Bowe keen to put injuries behind him
  • Top 14 funds concern Irish rugby
  • Glasgow host Leinster in Pro12 opener
  • Ryan to get "a bit of stick"
  • Bowe admits changes were needed
  • Uncertain new era for Ulster
  • Leinster beat Ulster to host final ReportLeinster beat Ulster to host final
  • Preview: Leinster v Ulster PreviewPreview: Leinster v Ulster
  • Ulster finish on a high ReportUlster finish on a high
  • Preview: Munster v Ulster PreviewPreview: Munster v Ulster
  • Cards fly as Leinster win derby ReportCards fly as Leinster win derby
  • Preview: Ulster v Leinster PreviewPreview: Ulster v Leinster
  • Super Glasgow go third ReportSuper Glasgow go third
  • Preview: Glasgow v Ulster PreviewPreview: Glasgow v Ulster
  • Eight tries for glorious Ulster ReportEight tries for glorious Ulster
  • Preview: Ulster v Connacht PreviewPreview: Ulster v Connacht
  • Payne sees red as Saracens win ReportPayne sees red as Saracens win
  • Preview: Ulster v Saracens PreviewPreview: Ulster v Saracens
  • Blues cling on to shock Ulster ReportBlues cling on to shock Ulster
  • Preview: Cardiff Blues v Ulster PreviewPreview: Cardiff Blues v Ulster
  • Ulster squeeze past Edinburgh ReportUlster squeeze past Edinburgh
  • Preview: Edinburgh v Ulster PreviewPreview: Edinburgh v Ulster
  • Bonus-point win for Ulster ReportBonus-point win for Ulster
  • Preview: Ulster v Scarlets PreviewPreview: Ulster v Scarlets
  • Ulster Fixtures
Forthcoming Fixtures
Fixture Details
All times are local
European Rugby Champions Cup
Saturday , January 17
Toulon vs Ulster TBC
Saturday , January 24
Ulster vs Leicester TBC
More European Rugby Champions Cup fixtures
Guinness PRO12
Saturday , January 3
Leinster vs Ulster 14:40
Sunday , January 11
Treviso vs Ulster 14:00
Wednesday, January 14
Ulster vs Benetton Treviso TBC
Saturday , February 21
Edinburgh vs Ulster TBC
Saturday , February 28
Ulster vs Scarlets TBC
Saturday , March 7
Newport Gwent D'gons vs Ulster TBC
More Guinness PRO12 fixtures
  • Ulster Results
Recent Results
Fixture Details
All times are local
Guinness PRO12
Friday , December 26
Ulster 13 - 10 Connacht Ulster vs Connacht Report
Saturday , December 20
Ospreys 31 - 20 Ulster Ospreys vs Ulster Report
More Guinness PRO12 results
European Rugby Champions Cup
Sunday , December 14
Scarlets 22 - 13 Ulster Scarlets vs Ulster Report
Saturday , December 6
Ulster 24 - 9 Scarlets Ulster vs Scarlets Report
More European Rugby Champions Cup results
Guinness PRO12
Friday , November 28
Munster 21 - 20 Ulster
Friday , November 21
Ulster 25 - 16 Ospreys
More Guinness PRO12 results
  • Table
Pool 3
European Rugby Champions Cup Table
Pos Team P Pts
1 Toulon 4 13
2 Scarlets 4 8
3 Leicester Tigers 4 8
4 Ulster 4 6
  • All Rugby Union Tables

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