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2024–25 Ulster Rugby season
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| 2024–25 season | |||
| Richie Murphy | |||
| Bryn Cunningham | |||
| Iain Henderson | |||
| 14th | |||
| Round of 16 | |||
| League: Jude Postlethwaite, Jacob Stockdale (5)All: Nick Timoney (7) | |||
| League: Nathan Doak (56)All: Nathan Doak (82) | |||
| 16,491 | |||
| 11,533 | |||
| 13,023 | |||
| Home colours |
Away colours
Third colours | Home colours | Away colours | Third colours | | Home colours | Away colours | Third colours | | | | | | | | ← 2023–24 2025–26 → | ← 2023–24 | 2025–26 → | | | ← 2023–24 | 2025–26 → | | |
The 2024–25 season was Ulster Rugby's 31st season since the advent of professionalism in rugby union, and Richie Murphy's first full season as head coach of the men's senior team. New signings included South African wing Werner Kok, Irish-qualified New Zealand out-half Aidan Morgan, and former Ireland Sevens wing Zac Ward.
Ulster's men finished 14th in the fourth United Rugby Championship, failing to qualify for the European Rugby Champions Cup for the first time, and 3rd in its Irish Shield competition. In Europe, Ulster took part in the 2024-25 European Rugby Champions Cup, qualifying as 16th seed from the pool stage, before going out in the round of 16 to Bordeaux. Nick Timoney was named player of the year.
Cormac Izuchukwu made his debut for Ireland, with Iain Henderson, Rob Herring, Tom O'Toole, Stuart McCloskey and Jacob Stockdale also being capped. Izuchukwu, Harry Sheridan, Scott Wilson, Jack Murphy, Jude Postlethwaite and Zac Ward were selected for Emerging Ireland.
Ulster's men's 'A' team took part in the 'A' Interprovincial Championship, finishing second behind Leinster 'A'.
In the women's game, Ulster took part in the IRFU Women's Interprovincial Series, finishing fourth. Claire Boles was player if the year. Boles, Sophie Barrett, Sadhbh McGrath, Fiona Tuite and Brittany Hogan represented Ireland. Ulster supplied seven players to the Wolfhounds and two to the Clovers in the 2024-25 Celtic Challenge; the Wolfhounds won the competition for the second time, and the Clovers came second.
Ulster Rugby drew an average home attendance of 13,196 in the 2024-25 URC season.
Richie Murphy, who joined as interim head coach last season following the departure of Dan McFarland, was confirmed as head coach on a two-year contract. Skills coach Craig Newby left for Ealing Trailfinders. Jimmy Duffy, former assistant coach at Connacht, Ireland under-20s and Western Force, joined as forwards coach. Incumbent forwards coach Roddy Grant left by mutual consent. Sam Dodge arrived as head of athletic performance. Hugh McCaughey was confirmed as chief executive officer until the end of 2025.
Centre Angus Curtis retired partway through last season on medical advice after a series of concussions. Prop Steven Kitshoff cut short his stay at Ulster and returned to the Stormers, where he was joined by flanker Dave Ewers. Out-half Billy Burns joined Munster on a one-year contract. Centre Luke Marshall retired. Utility back Will Addison signed for his former club, Sale Sharks. Fullback Shea O'Brien, prop James French and flanker Greg Jones were released. Prop Marty Moore retired on medical grounds at the start of the season.
New signings included wing Werner Kok from the Sharks, and Irish-qualified out-half Aidan Morgan from the Hurricanes. Scrum-half Michael McDonald returned from his season-long loan at Connacht. Academy prop Scott Wilson, flankers Lorcan McLoughlin and James McNabney and out-half James Humphreys joined the senior squad on development contracts. Ireland Sevens player Zac Ward joined on a trial basis, converted to wing, and signed a three-year contract in December. Prop Corrie Barrett, formerly of Doncaster Knights, joined on a one-year contract after a successful pre-season trial.
Seven players joined the academy: centres Sam Berman, Wilhelm de Klerk and Jonny Scott, scrum-half Clarke Logan, flankers James McKillop and Bryn Ward, and out-half Jack Murphy. Prop George Saunderson left the academy after retiring from the game on medical grounds.
Six Ulstermen were named in Andy Farrell's Ireland squad for their two-match tour of South Africa in July 2024: Rob Herring, Tom O'Toole, Nick Timoney, Stuart McCloskey, Jacob Stockdale and the uncapped Cormac Izuchukwu. Nathan Doak was called up after Craig Casey was injured in the first test. Herring and McCloskey appeared from the bench in the second test.
Cormac Izuchukwu, Harry Sheridan, Scott Wilson, Jack Murphy, Jude Postlethwaite and Zac Ward were selected for Emerging Ireland for the 2024 Toyota Challenge in South Africa.
Ulster won their first pre-season friendly at home against Benetton, and lost their second the following Saturday away to Exeter Chiefs.
The opening match of the URC season was at home against defending champions Glasgow Warriors. Replacement scrum-half David Shanahan gave Ulster a win with a last-minute try. Prop Corrie Barrett, out-half Aidan Morgan, and replacements hooker James McCormick and wing Werner Kok made their Ulster debuts. Former Connacht hooker Tadgh McElroy was signed as short-term injury cover, and travelled with the squad on two-week mini-tour to South Africa. Ulster lost to both the Lions in Johannesburg and the Bulls in Pretoria. Academy lock Charlie Irvine made his debut from the start against the Bulls, as did hooker McElroy and out-half James Humphreys from the bench. Prop Bryan O'Connor signed from Bedford Blues. Ulster then returned home and defeated Connacht and Ospreys, before losing away to Cardiff.
In the 2024 end-of-year rugby union internationals, Rob Herring, Tom O'Toole and Iain Henderson came off the bench for Ireland against New Zealand on 8 November. Herring appeared from the bench against Argentina on 15 November. Jacob Stockdale and international debutant Cormac Izuchukwu started, and Tom O'Toole, Iain Henderson and Stuart McCloskey came off the bench against Fiji on 23 November. O'Toole and Henderson appeared off the bench against Australia on 30 November.
Ulster lost narrowly at home to Leinster in the URC on 29 November, then opened their Champions Cup campaign with heavy away defeats to Toulouse and Bordeaux. Wing Zac Ward and replacement wing Rory Telfer made their debuts against Bordeaux. Between the two matches, wing Aaron Sexton left to join the NFL International Player Pathway. Two interpros followed - a narrow home defeat to Munster, in which out-half Jack Murphy made his debut from the bench, and a win away against Connacht, in which academy centre Wilhelm de Klerk made his debut from the bench, before the Champions Cup resumed with an away defeat to Leicester Tigers. Former Ulster wing Rob Lyttle re-signed as short-term injury cover, and appeared in the final pool game, a bonus point home win against Exeter Chiefs, which was enough to qualify for the round of sixteen. The final match before the Six Nations was a lacklustre home defeat to Zebre.
Rob Herring, Iain Henderson and Cormac Izuchukwu were selected for the Ireland quad for the 2025 Six Nations. James McNabney was called up as a development player. Henderson came off the bench in the opening home win against England. No Ulster players were selected for the second match, an away win against Scotland.
Former Ulster academy lock Matthew Dalton signed in January 2025 following a successful trial, and academy locks Joe Hopes and Charlie Irvine signed development contracts. Defence coach Jonny Bell left Ulster in February, with Willie Faloon joining the senior coaching team in his place.
During the Six Nations break, Ulster played a friendly against the touring Queensland Reds, losing 31–38. James Hume, Stuart McCloskey and Jacob Stockdale appeared on their return from injury. In the URC, they lost away to Benetton, and beat Scarlets at home, with debuts for scrum-half Conor McKee and loosehead prop Sam Crean, on loan from Saracens.
After the six nations ended, Ulster came from behind to defeat Dragons away, and won a third game in a row by defeating the Stormers at home, in a game that marked Stuart McCloskey's 200th appearance for the province, and a try-scoring return from 11 months out injured for Robert Baloucoune. There then followed five straight defeats: one in the round of 16 of the Champions Cup, away to Bordeaux, and four in the URC, away to Leinster, home to the Sharks, away to Munster, and away to Edinburgh. Ulster finished 14th in the URC, failing to qualify for the Champions Cup for the first time. Next season they will play in the EPCR Challenge Cup.
The Ulster Rugby Awards for the 2024–25 season were presented at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Belfast, on 22 May 2025. Winners were:
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Player of the year: Nick Timoney
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Personality of the year: Alan O'Connor
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Rugby writers's player of the year: Jacob Stockdale
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Supporters' club player of the year: Nick Timoney
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Young men's player of the year: James McNabney
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Club player of the year: Conor Rankin, Ballynahinch RFC
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Boys' schools player of the year: Connor McVicker, Belfast Royal Academy
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Boys' youth player of the year: Caiden Slaughter, Carrick RFC
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Women's player of the year: Claire Boles
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Young women's player of the year: Lucy Thompson
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Girls' schools player of the year: Mary-Rose O'Donnell, St Louis Grammar School, Ballymena
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Girls' youth player of the year: Cara McLean, Larne RFC
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Club of the year: City of Armagh RFC
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Referee of the year: Alana Kerr
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Dorrington B. Faulkner award (services to rugby): Richard Black, City of Armagh RFC
Signings announced for next season include South African back row forward Juarno Augustus from Northampton Saints next season, tighthead prop Rory McGuire from Leinster and Irish-qualified loosehead prop Sam Crean from Saracens. Academy locks Charlie Irvine and Joe Hopes will join the senior squad on development contracts.
Players leaving include lock Kieran Treadwell to Harlequins, and scrum-half John Cooney to Brive. Flanker Reuben Crothers retired. Lock Alan O'Connor, props Andrew Warwick and Corrie Barrett, flanker Matty Rea and scrum-half Michael McDonald were released, along with academy players Rory Telfer, Zac Solomon, Jack Boal, Cameron Doak and Ben McFarlane.
Ulster announced next season's coaching team in February. Mark Sexton will join from Connacht as backs coach, with Dan Soper moving to a player development and transition role. Willie Faloon will be defence and contact skills coach.
Ulster's principal sponsor next season, following the end of their deal with Kingspan, will be Antrim-based manufacturing company SAM Mouldings.
| Position | Name | Nationality |
|---|---|---|
| Chief executive officer | Hugh McCaughey | Ireland |
| Operations director | Bryn Cunningham | Ireland |
| Head coach | Richie Murphy | Ireland |
| Assistant coach | Dan Soper | New Zealand |
| Defence coach (until 4 February 2025) | Jonny Bell | Ireland |
| Defence coach (from 4 February 2025) | Willie Faloon | Ireland |
| Forwards coach | Jimmy Duffy | Ireland |
| Head of Athletic Performance | Sam Dodge | Wales |
| Academy manager | Gavin Hogg | Ireland |
| Elite performance development officer | Willie Faloon | Ireland |
| Elite performance development officer | Neil Doak | Ireland |
The below squad reflects the confirmed joiners and leavers for the 2024–25 season. Amendments to the squad will be made as-and-when announcements are confirmed by the province.
| Ulster Rugby squad | ||
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| Props |
Tom O'Toole (17 apps, 12 starts, 10 pts, 1 ) Andrew Warwick (17 apps, 12 starts, 5 pts) Scott Wilson (18 apps, 10 starts, 5 pts, 1 ) Eric O'Sullivan (13 apps, 8 starts, 5 pts) Corrie Barrett (9 apps, 2 starts, 15 pts, 1 ) Callum Reid (12 apps, 2 starts, 5 pts) Jacob Boyd (1 app, 1 start) Sam Crean* ST (2 apps) Bryan O'Connor (2 apps) Hookers
Rob Herring (13 apps, 12 starts, 15 pts, 1 ) John Andrew (11 apps, 5 starts, 5 pts) James McCormick (10 apps, 5 starts, 15 pts) Tom Stewart (9 apps, 1 start) Tadgh McElroy ST (2 apps) Locks
Alan O'Connor (16 apps, 12 starts, 5 pts) Kieran Treadwell (20 apps, 12 starts) Cormac Izuchukwu (13 apps, 12 starts, 20 pts) Iain Henderson (c) (11 apps, 9 starts, 5 pts) Harry Sheridan (13 apps, 4 starts, 10 pts, 3 ) Matthew Dalton (5 apps, 2 starts, 5 pts) Charlie Irvine (1 app, 1 start) | Back row
Nick Timoney (21 apps, 19 starts, 35 pts, 2 ) David McCann (22 apps, 17 starts, 25 pts, 4 ) James McNabney (17 apps, 14 starts, 5 pts) Matty Rea (13 apps, 8 starts) Marcus Rea (7 apps, 3 starts, 5 pts) Sean Reffell* (3 app, 3 starts) Lorcan McLoughlin (1 app, 1 start) Reuben Crothers (2 apps) Scrum-halves
Nathan Doak (22 apps, 15 starts, 81 pts) John Cooney (14 apps, 7 starts, 49 pts) David Shanahan (7 apps, 5 pts) Conor McKee (1 app, 1 start) Michael McDonald Fly-halves
Aidan Morgan* (14 apps, 12 starts, 10 pts) Jack Murphy (13 apps, 11 starts, 46 pts) James Humphreys (4 apps, 4 pts) Jake Flannery (4 apps) | Centres
Jude Postlethwaite (18 apps, 14 starts, 30 pts) Stuart McCloskey (14 apps, 14 starts, 5 pts, 1 ) Stewart Moore (16 apps, 11 starts, 15 pts, 1 ) Ben Carson (11 apps, 9 starts, 20 pts) James Hume (4 apps, 4 starts, 5 pts) Wilhelm de Klerk* (2 apps) Wings
Werner Kok (16 apps, 14 starts, 15 pts, 1 ) Jacob Stockdale (13 apps, 13 starts, 25 pts, 1 ) Zac Ward (10 apps, 8 starts, 15 pts) Robert Baloucoune (2 app, 2 start, 5 pts) Ben Moxham (2 apps) Rob Lyttle ST (2 apps) Aaron Sexton Fullbacks
Michael Lowry (21 apps, 19 starts, 5 pts) Ethan McIlroy (5 apps, 5 starts) Rory Telfer (4 apps, 1 start) | | | | | | (c) denotes the team captain, Bold denotes internationally capped players.* denotes players qualified to play for Ireland on residency or dual nationality. Italics denote academy players. ST denotes a short-term signing..mw-parser-output .reflist-columns-2{column-width:30em}.mw-parser-output .reflist-columns-3{column-width:25em}body.skin-vector-2022 .mw-parser-output .reflist-columns-2{column-width:27em}body.skin-vector-2022 .mw-parser-output .reflist-columns-3{column-width:22.5em}.mw-parser-output .references[data-mw-group=upper-alpha]{list-style-type:upper-alpha}.mw-parser-output .references[data-mw-group=upper-roman]{list-style-type:upper-roman}.mw-parser-output .references[data-mw-group=lower-alpha]{list-style-type:lower-alpha}.mw-parser-output .references[data-mw-group=lower-greek]{list-style-type:lower-greek}.mw-parser-output .references[data-mw-group=lower-roman]{list-style-type:lower-roman}.mw-parser-output div.reflist-liststyle-upper-alpha .references{list-style-type:upper-alpha}.mw-parser-output div.reflist-liststyle-upper-roman .references{list-style-type:upper-roman}.mw-parser-output div.reflist-liststyle-lower-alpha .references{list-style-type:lower-alpha}.mw-parser-output div.reflist-liststyle-lower-greek .references{list-style-type:lower-greek}.mw-parser-output div.reflist-liststyle-lower-roman .references{list-style-type:lower-roman} | | |
| Ulster Rugby academy squad | ||
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| Props |
Jack Boal (2) Jacob Boyd (2) Cameron Doak (2) Hookers
Zac Solomon (2) Henry Walker* (2) Locks
Joe Hopes (3) Charlie Irvine (2) James McKillop (1) | Back row
Tom Brigg (2) Josh Stevens (2) Bryn Ward (1) Scrum-halves
Clarke Logan (1) Fly-halves
Jack Murphy (1) | Centres
Sam Berman (1) Wilhelm de Klerk* (1) Jonny Scott (1) Back three
Rory Telfer (3) Ethan Graham (2) Lukas Kenny (2) Ben McFarlane (2) | | | | | | Number in brackets indicates players stage in the three-year academy cycle. * denotes players qualified to play for Ireland on residency or dual nationality. Players and their allocated positions from the Ulster Rugby website. | | |
| 16:15 | Try: Lebel 1' mNtamack 8' cMeafou (2) 14' c, 40' cCapuozzo (2) 27' c, 56' cDupont 29' cChocobares 50' cPenalty try 80'Con: Ramos (7/8) 9', 15', 28', 30', 40+3', 51', 57' | ReportMatch centre | Try: McCormick 12' cMoore 36' cHenderson 67' cCon: Doak (3/3) 12', 36', 68'Cards: Sheridan 80' | Attendance: 18,837Referee: Adam Leal |
| Ulster lineup: |
- Andrew Warwick, 2. James McCormick, 3. Scott Wilson,
- Alan O'Connor, 5. Harry Sheridan,
- Matty Rea, 7. Marcus Rea, 8. James McNabney,
- Nathan Doak, 10. Aidan Morgan,
- Michael Lowry, 12. Stuart McCloskey, 13. Ben Carson, 14. Werner Kok,
- Stewart Moore. Replacements:
- Rob Herring (for McCormick 40'), 17. Eric O'Sullivan (for Warwick 58'), 18. Tom O'Toole (for Wilson 40'),
- Iain Henderson (for O'Connor 58'), 20. Cormac Izuchukwu (for Matty Rea 52'),
- David Shanahan (for Morgan 58'), 22. Jude Postlethwaite (for Carson 20'), 23. Nick Timoney (for McNabney 52') | | | | |
| 15:15 | Try: Izuchukwu 6' cTimoney 18' cKok 40' mCon: N. Doak (2) 6' 19'Cards: McCann 27' | Match centre | Try: Tatafu 2' cPenaud 61' cPetti 67' cBielle-Biarrey 71' cBoniface 78' mCon: Carbery (2) 3' 62'Garcia (2) 68' 71'Cards: Gazzotti 16'Poirot 31'Moefana 31' | Attendance: 11,576Referee: Gianluca Gnecchi |
| Ulster lineup: |
- Eric O'Sullivan, 2. Rob Herring, 3. Tom O'Toole,
- Iain Henderson (c), 5. Kieran Treadwell,
- Cormac Izuchukwu, 7. Nick Timoney, 8. David McCann,
- Nathan Doak, 10. Aidan Morgan,
- Zac Ward, 12. Stuart McCloskey, 13. Jude Postlethwaite, 14. Werner Kok,
- Michael Lowry. Replacements:
- John Andrew (for Herring 69'), 17. Andrew Warwick (for O'Sullivan 46'), 18. Scott Wilson (for O'Toole 69')
- Harry Sheridan (for Henderson 62'), 20. Marcus Rea (for Izuchukwu 54'),
- David Shanahan (for N. Doak 54'), 22. James Humphreys (for Morgan 62'), 23. Rory Telfer (for Lowry 76'). | | | | |
| 20:00 | Try: Bassett (3) 17' 41' 60'Hassell-Collins (2) 48' 51Perese 62'Con: Pollard (2) 18' 52'Steward 61'Shillcock 63' | Match centre | Try: Timoney 8'Con: N. Doak 9'Pen: N. Doak 8' | Attendance: 16,429Referee: Craig Evans |
| Ulster lineup: |
- Andrew Warwick, 2. John Andrew, 3. Scott Wilson,
- Iain Henderson (c), 5. Cormac Izuchukwu,
- James McNabney, 7. Nick Timoney, 8. David McCann,
- Nathan Doak, 10. Aidan Morgan,
- Zac Ward, 12. Jude Postlethwaite, 13. Ben Carson, 14. Werner Kok,
- Ethan McIlroy, Replacements:
- James McCormick (for Andrew 55'), 17. Eric O'Sullivan (for Warwick 51'), 18. Corrie Barrett (for Wilson 55'),
- Kieran Treadwell (for Henderson 51'), 20. Harry Sheridan (for Izuchukwu 62;),
- John Cooney (for Doak 55'), 22. Jack Murphy (for Morgan 49'), 23. Rory Telfer (for McIlroy 22'). | | | | |
| 20:00 | Try: Izuchukwu (3) 20' 65' 77'McCann (2) 26' 73'Timoney 37'Herring 48'Carson 67'Con: N. Doak (2) 21' 49'Cooney (4) 66' 68' 74' 78' | Match centrePlayer of the match:Scott Wilson | Try: Brown-Bampoe 2'Vintcent 13'Tuima 29'Wimbush 79'Con: Haydon-Wood 3'Skinner 79' | Attendance: 13,093Referee: Hollie Davidson |
| Ulster Rugby: |
- Eric O'Sullivan, 2. Rob Herring, 3. Scott Wilson,
- Iain Henderson (c), 5. Cormac Izuchukwu,
- James McNabney, 7. Nick Timoney, 8. David McCann,
- Nathan Doak, 10. Jack Murphy,
- Michael Lowry, 12. Jude Postlethwaite, 13. Ben Carson, 14. Werner Kok,
- Stewart Moore. Replacements:
- Tom Stewart (for Herring 57'), 17. Callum Reid (for O'Sullivan 60'), 18. Corrie Barrett (for Wilson 56'),
- Kieran Treadwell (for Henderson 57'), 20. Harry Sheridan (for McNabney 69'),
- John Cooney (for N. Doak 57'), 22. Jake Flannery (for Moore 49'), 23. Rob Lyttle (for Kok 3'). | | | | |
Ulster finished their European Rugby Champions Cup pool campaign as the sixteenth and final seed, and were therefore drawn away in the round of 16 to the top seed and eventual champions, Bordeaux-Begles. Despite the seeding gulf, Ulster remained doggedly competitive throughout the last-16 tie, with a 70th minute Janse van Rensburg try effectively ending the contest, despite a late consolation score for Zac Ward.
| 12:30 | Try: Penaud 6'Tameifuna 15'Coleman 20'Buros40'Lamothe 50'Janse van Rensburg 70'Con: Carbery (4) 6' 16' 21' 41'Jalibert 71'Pen: Lucu 46' | Try: O'Toole 28'McCann 35'Timoney 55'Z. Ward (2) 63' 75'Con: Cooney (2) 29' 37'N. Doak 76' | Referee: Luke Pearce | |
| Ulster lineup: |
- Andrew Warwick, 2. Rob Herring, 3. Tom O'Toole,
- Alan O'Connor (c), 5. Kieran Treadwell,
- James McNabney, 7. Nick Timoney, 8. David McCann,
- John Cooney, 10. Jack Murphy,
- Jacob Stockdale, 12. Stuart McCloskey, 13. James Hume, 14. Zac Ward,
- Michael Lowry. Replacements:
- Tom Stewart (for Herring 58'), 17. Callum Reid (for Warwick 44'), 18. Scott Wilson (for O'Toole 56'),
- Matthew Dalton (for A. O'Connor 56'), 20. Matty Rea (for McCann 65'),
- Nathan Doak (for Cooney 51'), 22. Aidan Morgan (for Murphy 61'), 23. Stewart Moore (for Hume 40'),
- Jack Murphy (for McCloskey 73'). | | | | |
| 19:45 | Try: Morgan 18'McCann 72'Shanahan 84'Con: N. Doak 19'Pen: N. Doak 16' | ReportMatch centrePlayer of the match:David Shanahan | Try: Matthews 5'Venter 25'Steyn 74'Con: Jordan 26'Hastings 75'Cards: Jordan 57'Gray 66' | Attendance: 11,533Referee: Adam Jones |
| Ulster lineup: |
- Eric O'Sullivan, 2. John Andrew, 3. Corrie Barrett,
- Iain Henderson (c), 5. Kieran Treadwell,
- James McNabney, 7. David McCann, 8. Nick Timoney,
- Nathan Doak, 10. Aidan Morgan,
- Jacob Stockdale, 12. Jude Postlethwaite, 13. Stewart Moore, 14. Michael Lowry,
- Ethan McIlroy. Replacements:
- James McCormick (for Andrew 66'), 17. Andrew Warwick (for O'Sullivan 45'), 18. Tom O'Toole (for Barrett 45'),
- Harry Sheridan (for Henderson 57'), 20. Cormac Izuchukwu (for Treadwell 52'),
- David Shanahan (for Doak 53'), 22. James Humphreys, 23. Werner Kok (for S. Moore 58'). | | | | |
| 12:45 | Try: Maxwane 10'Horn 34'Marais 46'Van Wyk 49'Wolhuter 79'Con: Wolhuter (2) 35' 51'Pen: Wolhuter (2) 14' 57' | ReportMatch centre | Try: Cooney 43'Morgan 42'Kok 59'Barrett 77'Con: N. Doak 78' | Attendance: 2,194Referee: Sam Grove-White |
| Ulster lineup: |
- Andrew Warwick, 2. John Andrew, 3. Tom O'Toole,
- Alan O'Connor (c), 5. Kieran Treadwell,
- Matty Rea, 7. Sean Reffell, 8. Nick Timoney,
- John Cooney, 10. Aidan Morgan,
- Jacob Stockdale, 12. Stuart McCloskey, 13. Stewart Moore, 14. Werner Kok,
- Ethan McIlroy. Replacements:
- James McCormick (for Andrew 51'), 17. Eric O'Sullivan (for Warwick 51'), 18. Corrie Barrett (for O'Toole 51'),
- Iain Henderson (for Treadwell 51'), 20. James McNabney (for O'Connor 61'),
- Nathan Doak (for Cooney 55'), 22. Michael Lowry (for McIlroy 65'), 23. David McCann (for Rea 51'). | | | | |
| 15:00 | Try: Arendse 5'Kriel 13'Grobbelaar 33'Moodie 41'Hanekom 55'Chamberlain 60'E. Louw 77'Con: Chamberlain (3) 6' 14' 34'Kriel (2) 42' 61'Johannes 78' | ReportMatch centre | Try: Stockdale 8'Carson 68'Moore 71'Con: N. Doak 9'Humphreys (2) 69' 72'Cards: Barrett 31' | Attendance: 6,319Referee: Ben Whitehouse |
| Ulster lineup: |
- Andrew Warwick, 2. James McCormick, 3. Corrie Barrett,
- Iain Henderson (c), 5. Charlie Irvine,
- James McNabney, 7. Sean Reffell, 8. David McCann,
- Nathan Doak, 10. Aidan Morgan,
- Jacob Stockdale, 12. Ben Carson, 13. Stewart Moore, 14. Werner Kok,
- Michael Lowry. Replacements:
- Tadgh McElroy (for McCormick 51'), 17. Eric O'Sullivan (for Warwick 49'), 18. Tom O'Toole (for Reffell 31-42', for Barrett 49'),
- Alan O'Connor (for Henderson 51'), 20. Nick Timoney (for McCann 58'),
- David Shanahan (for Doak 59'), 22. James Humphreys (for Morgan 61'), 23. Ben Moxham (for Stockdale 58'). | | | | |
| 20:00 | Try: Andrew 2'Postlethwaite 20'Cooney 27'McCann 49'Timoney 75'Con: Cooney (2) 3' 28'Pen: Cooney 71'Cards: Kok 32' | ReportMatch centrePlayer of the match:John Cooney | Try: Bolton 10'Joyce 30'B. MurphyTierney-Martin 60'Con: Ioane (2) 42' 62'Pen: Ioane 79'Cards: J. Murphy 49' 2' | Attendance: 12,442Referee: Andrew Brace |
| Ulster lineup: |
- Andrew Warwick, 2. John Andrew, 3. Tom O'Toole,
- Iain Henderson (c), Kieran Treadwell,
- David McCann, 7. Sean Reffell, 8. Nick Timoney,
- John Cooney, 10. Aidan Morgan,
- Jacob Stockdale, 12. Jude Postlethwaite, 13. Stewart Moore, 14. Werner Kok,
- Ethan McIlroy. Replacements:
- James McCormick (for Andrew 52'), 17. Callum Reid (for Warwick 66'), 18. Corrie Barrett (for O'Toole 71'),
- Alan O'Connor (for Henderson 14'), 20. Marcus Rea (for Reffell 60'),
- Nathan Doak (for Morgan 57'), 22. Ben Carson (for Postlethwaite 32'), 23. Michael Lowry (for Moore 72'). | | | | |
| 19:35 | Try: McCormick (2) 4' 50'Stockdale (2) 9' 50'Penalty tryMarcus Rea 31'Con: Cooney 33'N. Doak 65'Cards: Sheridan 56' | ReportMatch centrePlayer of the match:Jacob Stockdale | Try: Parry 39'Giles 61'Con: Edwards 40'Cards: Hardy 23' | Attendance: 12,272Referee: Andrea Piardi |
| Ulster lineup: |
- Eric O'Sullivan, 2. James McCormick, 3. Tom O'Toole,
- Alan O'Connor (c), 5. Harry Sheridan,
- Cormac Izuchukwu, 7. Marcus Rea, 8. David McCann,
- John Cooney, 10. Aidan Morgan,
- Jacob Stockdale, 12. Stuart McCloskey, 13. Ben Carson, 14. Werner Kok,
- Michael Lowry. Replacements:
- Tadgh McElroy (for McCormick 64'), 17. Callum Reid (for O'Sullivan 56'), 18. Scott Wilson (for O'Toole 51'),
- Kieran Treadwell (for Sheridan 67'), 20. Matty Rea (for McCann 64'),
- Nathan Doak (for Cooney 56'), 22. James Humphreys (for Morgan 56'), 23. Jude Postlethwaite (for McCloskey 62'). | | | | |
| Try: Stephens 48'Hughes 64'Young 67'Con: Sheedy (3) 49' 65' 68'Cards: Lloyd 23' | Match centre | Try: Izuchukwu 13'Jude Postlethwaite (2) 17' 23'Con: N. Doak 14' 18'Cards: McCann 47' | Attendance: 8,312Referee: Sam Grove-White | |
| Ulster lineup: |
- Eric O'Sullivan, 2. James McCormick, 3. Tom O'Toole,
- Iain Henderson, 5. Kieran Treadwell,
- Cormac Izuchukwu, 7. Nick Timoney, 8. David McCann,
- Nathan Doak, 10. Aidan Morgan,
- Michael Lowry, 12. Stuart McCloskey, 13. Jude Postlethwaite, 14. Werner Kok,
- Ethan McIlroy. Replacements:
- John Andrew (for McCormick 78'), 17. Andrew Warwick (for O'Sullivan 51'), 18. Scott Wilson (for O'Toole 52'),
- Harry Sheridan (for Henderson 24'), 20. Marcus Rea (for Sheridan 70'),
- John Cooney (for Mogan 69'), 22. Ben Carson (for McCloskey 66'), 23. Ben Moxham. | | | | |
| 19:35 | Try: Carson (2) 4' 55'Con: N. Doak (2) 6' 56'Pen: N. Doak (2) 12' 29'Cards: Timoney 43' | ReportMatch centre | Try: McGrath 9'Larmour 49'J. O'Brien 59'Culhane 72'Con: R. Byrne (2) 10' 49'Pen: R. Byrne 16' | Attendance: 16,491Referee: Eoghan Cross |
| Ulster lineup: |
- Eric O'Sullivan, 2. James McCormick, 3. Scott Wilson,
- Alan O'Connor (c), 5. Kieran Treadwell,
- James McNabney, 7. Nick Timoney, 8. David McCann,
- Nathan Doak, 10. Aidan Morgan,
- Michael Lowry, 12. Jude Postlethwaite, 13. Ben Carson, 14. Werner Kok,
- Stewart Moore. Replacements:
- Tom Stewart (for McCormick 53'), 17. Andrew Warwick (for O'Sullivan 53'), 18. Corrie Barrett (for Wilson 53'),
- Harry Sheridan for Treadwell 67'), 20. Marcus Rea (for Cooney 71'),
- John Cooney (for Moxham 39'), 22. James Humphreys (for Morgan 65'), 23. Ben Moxham (for Kok 12'). | | | | |
| 19:35 | Try: O'Toole 7'Sheridan 64'McNabney 75'Con: Cooney (2) 8' 76'Cards: O'Toole 31' | Match centre | Try: Farrell (3) 27' 51' 78'Daly 66'Con: Crowley 79'Cards: R. Scannell 60' | Attendance: 14,313Referee: Ben Whitehouse |
| Ulster lineup: |
- Andrew Warwick, 2. Rob Herring, 3. Tom O'Toole,
- Alan O'Connor (c), 5. Kieran Treadwell,
- James McNabney, 7. Marcus Rea, 8. David McCann,
- John Cooney, 10. Aidan Morgan,
- Zac Ward, 12. Stuart McCloskey, 13. Jude Postlethwaite, 14. Werner Kok,
- Michael Lowry. Replacements:
- John Andrew (for Herring 55'), 17. Eric O'Sullivan (for Warwick 62'), 18. Scott Wilson (for Telfer 34'),
- Harry Sheridan (for Treadwell 61'), 20. Matty Rea (for Marcus Rea 66'),
- David Shanahan, 22. Jack Murphy (for McCloskey 38'), 23. Rory Telfer (for Ward 25'). | | | | |
| 19:35 | Try: Hansen 35'Con: Carty 36' | Match centrePlayer of the match:Nick Timoney | Try: O'Sullivan 10'Timoney 54'Con: N. Doak (2) 11' 5'Pen: N. Doak 14; | Attendance: 6,129Referee: Andrew Brace |
| Ulster lineup: |
- Eric O'Sullivan, 2. John Andrew, 3. Scott Wilson,
- Kieran Treadwell, 5. Cormac Izuchukwu,
- Matty Rea, 7. Nick Timoney (c), 8. James McNabney,
- Nathan Doak, 10. Jack Murphy,
- Rory Telfer, 12. Jude Postlethwaite, 13. Ben Carson, 14. Werner Kok,
- Michael Lowry.
- James McCormick (for Andrew 12-27', 63'), 17. Andrew Warwick (for O'Sullivan 40'), 18. Corrie Barrett (for Wilson 63'),
- Harry Sheridan (for Treadwell 68'), 20, David McCann (for Rea 49'),
- John Cooney, 22. Aidan Morgan, 23. Wilhelm de Klerk (for Kok 41'). | | | | |
| 17:30 | Try: Barrett (2) 56' 75'Con: N. Doak (2) 56' 76' | Match centre | Try: Stavile 46'Da Re 49'Con: Montemauri 50'Pen: Montemauri 28'Cards: Stavile 32' | Attendance: 11,792Referee: Ben Breakspear |
| Ulster lineup: |
- Eric O'Sullivan, 2. Tom Stewart, 3. Scott Wilson,
- Harry Sheridan, 5. Kieran Treadwell,
- Lorcan McLoughlin, 7. Nick Timoney (c), 8. David McCann,
- John Cooney, 10. Jack Murphy,
- Zac Ward, 12. Jude Postlethwaite, 13. Ben Carson, 14. Michael Lowry,
- Stewart Moore. Replacements:
- John Andrew (for Stewart 52'), 17. Callum Reid (for O'Sullivan 50'), 18. Corrie Barrett (for Wilson 46'),
- Alan O'Connor (for Treadwell 47'), 20. Matty Rea (for McLoughlin 66'),
- Nathan Doak (for Cooney 50'), 22. Jake Flannery (for Murphy 59'), 23. Rob Lyttle (for Ward 76'). | | | | |
| 17:15 | Try: Gallagher 11'Mendy 38'Spagnolo 64'Izekor 79'Con: Albornoz (4) 12' 39' 65' 80'Pen: Albornoz (2) 25' 57' | Match centre | Try: N. Doak 3'Lowry 16'Stockdale 29'Con: N. Doak (2) 3' 17'Cards: McCann 43'Timoney 56'Moore 63' | |
| Ulster lineup: |
- Jacob Boyd, 2. Rob Herring, 3. Tom O'Toole,
- Alan O'Connor (c), 5. Cormac Izuchukwu,
- Matty Rea, 7. Nick Timoney, 8. David McCann,
- Nathan Doak, 10. Aidan Morgan,
- Jacob Stockdale, 12. Stuart McCloskey, 13. James Hume, 14. Michael Lowry,
- Stewart Moore. Replacements:
- John Andrew (for Herring 59'), 17. Bryan O'Connor (for O'Toole 76), 18. Scott Wilson (for Boyd 47'),
- Kieran Treadwell (for Izuchukwu 20'), 20, Reuben Crothers (for McCann 74'),
- David Shanahan (for Flannery 69'), 22. Jake Flannery (for Morgan 56'), 23. Jude Postlethwaite (for Lowry 43'). | | | | |
| 17:15 | Try: Timoney 22'Reid 53'A. O'Connor 57'Con: Murphy (2) 23' 54'N. Doak 78'Pen: Murphy (3) 27' 37' 43' | Match centrePlayer of the match:James McNabney | Try: Page 4'Nicholas 10'Fifita 57'Con: Lloyd (2) 5' 58'Pen: Lloyd (3) 41' 46' 70' | Attendance: 11,717Referee: Sam Grove-White |
| Ulster lineup: |
- Callum Reid, 2. Rob Herring, 3. Scott Wilson,
- Alan O'Connor (c), 5. Matty Dalton,
- Matty Rea, 7. Nick Timoney, 8. James McNabney,
- Conor McKee, 10. Jack Murphy,
- Jacob Stockdale, 12. Stuart McCloskey, 13. James Hume, 14. Michael Lowry,
- Stewart Moore. Replacements:
- John Andrew (for Herring 66'), 17. Sam Crean (for Reid 64'), 18. Tom O'Toole (for Wilson 47'),
- Kieran Treadwell (for Dalton 66'), 20. David McCann (for Matty Rea 64'),
- Nathan Doak (for McKee 58'), 22. Jake Flannery (for Murphy 73'), 23. Jude Postlethwaite (for Hume 54'). | | | | |
| Try: Owen 0'Anderson 20'R. Williams 34'Con: Reid (3) 1' 21' 35'Pen: Reid (3) 14' 47' 63'Cards: Westwood 27' | ReportMatch centrePlayer of the match:Scott Wilson | Try: Hume 9'Herring (2) 28' 44'WilsonCon: N. Doak (3) 10' 29' 44'Cooney 71'Pen: Cooney (2) 65' 80'Cards: Herring 13' | Attendance: 5,950Referee: Griffin Colby | |
| Ulster lineup: |
- Callum Reid, 2. Rob Herring, 3. Tom O'Toole,
- Alan O'Connor (c), 5. Matthew Dalton,
- David McCann, 7. Nick Timoney, 8. James McNabney,
- Nathan Doak, 10. Jack Murphy,
- Jacob Stockdale, 12. Stuart McCloskey, 13. James Hume, 14. Michael Lowry,
- Stewart Moore. Replacements:
- John Andrew (for Herring 66'), 17. Sam Crean (for Reid 47'), 18. Scott Wilson (for O'Toole 52'),
- Kieran Treadwell (for Dalton 63'), 20. Reuben Crothers (for McNabney 69'),
- John Cooney (for N. Doak 56'), 22. Aidan Morgan, 23. Zac Ward (for Stockdale 69'). | | | | |
| 19:35 | Try: Baloucoune 10'Warwick 28'Murphy39'Stockdale 43' Z. Ward 54'Moore 65'Con: Cooney (2)29' 44' Murphy 55'N. Doak 66'Cards: Sheridan 71' | ReportMatch centrePlayer of the match:Jack Murphy | Try: Roos (2) 1' 74'Loader 6'Engelbrecht 61'Con: Feinberg-Mngomezulu (4) 2' 7' 62' 75'Drop: Feinberg-Mngomezulu (2) 5' 50'Cards: Feinberg-Mngomezulu 39'Fouché 45' | Attendance: 11,672Referee: Andrea Piardi |
| Ulster lineup: |
- Andrew Warwick, 2. Rob Herring, 3. Tom O'Toole,
- Alan O'Connor (c), 5. Kieran Treadwell,
- Matty Rea, 7. Nick Timoney, 8. David McCann,
- John Cooney, 10. Jack Murphy,
- Jacob Stockdale, 12. Stuart McCloskey, 13. Ben Carson, 14. Robert Baloucoune,
- Michael Lowry. Replacements:
- Tom Stewart (for Herring 66'), 17. Callum Reid (for Warwick 49'), 18. Scott Wilson (for O'Toole 49'),
- Harry Sheridan (for O'Connor 66'), 20. James McNabney (for Matty Rea 51'),
- Nathan Doak (for Cooney 55'), 22. Stewart Moore (for Carson 45'), 23. Zac Ward (for Baloucoune 47'). | | | | |
| 19:35 | Try: T. O'Brien 19'Clarkson 26'Ringrose 41'Sheehan (3) 57' 68' 77'Con: Frawley 27'Prendergast 69'Cards: Mangan 51' | ReportMatch centre | Try: Izuchukwu 35'Dalton 72'Con: Murphy (2) 36' 73'Pen: Murphy 8'Cards: McCann 39' | Referee: Gianluca Gnecchi |
| Ulster lineup: |
- Andrew Warwick, 2. Rob Herring, 3. Tom O'Toole,
- Alan O'Connor (c), 5. Cormac Izuchukwu,
- James McNabney, 7. Nick Timoney, 8. David McCann 39',
- Nathan Doak, 10. Jack Murphy,
- Jacob Stockdale, 12. Stewart Moore, 13. Jude Postlethwaite, 14. Zac Ward,
- Michael Lowry. Replacements:
- Tom Stewart (for Herring 39'), 17. Callum Reid (for Warwick 38'), 18. Scott Wilson for O'Toole 56'),, 3. Tom O'Toole (for Reid 61')
- Matthew Dalton (for Izuchukwu 48'), 20. Kieran Treadwell (for A. O'Connor 48'),
- John Cooney (for Lowry 20'), 22. Wilhelm de Klerk (for Moore 15'), 23. Matty Rea (for McNabney 60'). | | | | |
| 19:35 | Try: Murphy, 7'Postlethwaite, 10'Doak, 30'Con: Murphy, 10', 31'Cards: Stockdale 33' | Report Match centrePlayer of the match:Jacob Stockdale | Try: Mapimpi, 34'Tshituka, 61'Julius, 70'Con: Hendrikse, 62', 71'Pen: Hendrikse, 78' | Attendance: 16,350Referee: Ben Whitehouse |
| Ulster lineup: |
- Andrew Warwick, 2. Rob Herring, 3. Scott Wilson,
- Alan O'Connor (c), 5. Cormac Izuchukwu,
- Matty Rea, 7. Nick Timoney, 8. James McNabney,
- Nathan Doak, 10. Jack Murphy,
- Zac Ward, 12. Stuart McCloskey, 13. Jude Postlethwaite, 14. Werner Kok,
- Jacob Stockdale. Replacements:
- Tom Stewart (for Herring 70'), 17. Callum Reid (for Warwick 62'), 18. Bryan O'Connor (for Wilson 74'),
- Matthew Dalton (for Izuchukwu 72'), 20. Kieran Treadwell (for O'Connor 70'),
- David Shanahan, 22. Aidan Morgan, 23. David McCann (for McNabney 70'). | | | | |
| 19:35 | Try: Milne 13'Farrell (2) 24', 55'Beirne 28'Scannell 35'O'Mahony 58'Con: Crowley (4) 29', 36', 56', 59'Cards: J. Wycherley 67' | ReportMatch centre | Try: McCloskey 6'Postlethwaite 26'Con: Murphy (2) 7', 27'Pen: Murphy (2) 18', 41'Cards: Wilson 15'McCloskey 53' | Attendance: 17,684 |
| Ulster lineup: |
- Andrew Warwick, 2. Rob Herring, 3. Scott Wilson,
- Iain Henderson (c), 5. Cormac Izuchukwu,
- Matty Rea, 7. Nick Timoney, 8. James McNabney,
- Nathan Doak, 10 Jack Murphy,
- Jacob Stockdale, 12. Stuart McCloskey, 13. Jude Postlethwaite, 14. Robert Baloucune,
- Michael Lowry. Replacements:
- Tom Stewart (for Herring 59'), 17. Callum Reid (for Warwick 49'), 18. Tom O'Toole (for Baloucoune 19-26', for Wilson 53')),
- Alan O'Connor (for Henderson 59'), 20. David McCann (for Matty Rea 48'),
- David Shanahan (for Doak 63'), 22. Stewart Moore (for McCloskey 68'), 23. Werner Kok (for Baloucoune 60'). | | | | |
| 19:35 | Try: Graham, 9', 74', 81'Bradbury, 16', 53'Ashman, 34'Schoeman, 59'Con: Thompson, 10', 35', 54', 60'Healy, 75', 82'Cards: Graham 25' | ReportMatch centre | Try: Penalty try 25'Kok, 29'Postlethwaite, 73 | Attendance: 7,989Referee: Craig Evans |
| Ulster lineup: |
- Andrew Warwick, 2. Rob Herring, 3. Tom O'Toole,
- Kieran Treadwell, 5. Iain Henderson (c),
- Cormac Izuchukwu, 7. Nick Timoney, 8. David McCann,
- Nathan Doak, 10. Jack Murphy,
- Zac Ward, 12. Stuart McCloskey, 13. Jude Postlethwaite, 14. Werner Kok,
- Michael Lowry. Replacements:
- Tom Stewart (for Herring 53'), 17. Callum Reid (for Warwick 46'), 18. Scott Wilson (for O'Toole 53'),
- Harry Sheridan (for Henderson 65'), 20. James McNabney (for Treadwell 60'),
- David Shanahan (for Doak 2-14', 56'), 22. Aidan Morgan (for Murphy 62'), 23. Stewart Moore (for Ward 56'). | | | | |
End of season (May 2025)
| 17:00 | Try: TelferAndrewPostlethwaiteShanahanCon: DoakHumphreysMurphy | Report | Try: RataveZanandreaGasperiniCon: Smith (2) | |
| Ulster lineup: |
- Eric O'Sullivan, 2. John Andrew, 3. Corrie Barrett,
- Harry Sheridan, 5. Kieran Treadwell,
- James McNabney, 7. Sean Reffell, 8. David McCann,
- Nathan Doak, 10. Aidan Morgan,
- Aaron Sexton, 12. Jude Postlethwaite, 13. Stewart Moore, 14. Rory Telfer,
- Michael Lowry (c). Replacements: Forwards: James McCormick, Henry Walker, Callum Reid, Scott Wilson, Charlie Irvine, James McKillop, Alan O’Connor, Tom Brigg, Marcus Rea. Backs: David Shanahan, Conor McKee, Zac Ward, James Humphreys, Ben Carson, Jack Murphy. | | | | |
| 17:00 | Try: Vermeulen 5'Feyi-Waboso 42'Brown-Bampoe 65'Woodburn 74'Dunne 77'Con: Hodge (3) 6' 43' 66' | Report | Try: Sexton 14'Telfer 49'Andrew 56' | |
| Ulster lineup: |
- Andrew Warwick, 2. James McCormick, 3. Corrie Barrett,
- Harry Sheridan, 5. Kieran Treadwell (c),
- Matty Rea, 7. Marcus Rea, 8. James McNabney,
- Nathan Doak, 10. Aidan Morgan,
- Aaron Sexton, 12. Ben Carson, 13. Jude Postlethwaite, 14. Zac Ward,
- Ethan McIlroy. Replacements: Forwards: John Andrew (for McCormick 55'), Eric O'Sullivan (for Warwick 40'), Scott Wilson (for Barrett 40'), Henry Walker, Reuben Crothers (for Marcus Rea 55'), Callum Reid, Nick Timoney, Backs: David Shanahan (for Doak 59'), James Humphreys (for Morgan 65'), Stewart Moore (for Carson 21'), Werner Kok (for McIlroy 65'), Ben Moxham (for Sexton 36'), Rory Telfer (for Ward 40'). | | | | |
| 19:35 | Try: Stockdale 18'McKee 27'Hume 44'Lowry 50'Moore 71'Con: Morgan (2) 19' 28'Humphreys 72' | Report | Try: Faessler 8'Wilson 24'McDermott 37'Ryan (2) 58' 61'Murray 66'Con: McLaughlin-Phillips (2) 25' 37'Lynagh (2) 59' 61' | Referee: A. Cole |
| Ulster lineup: |
- Andrew Warwick, 2. Tom Stewart, 3. Corrie Barrett,
- Alan O'Connor (c), 5. Matthew Dalton,
- Matty Rea, 7. Lorcan McLoughlin, 8. David McCann,
- Conor McKee, 10. Aidan Morgan,
- Jacob Stockdale, 12. Stuart McCloskey, 13. James Hume, 14. Zac Ward,
- Jake Flannery. Replacements: James McCormick (for Stewart 46'), Eric O’Sullivan (for Warwick 46'), Bryan O’Connor (for Barrett 40'), Jacob Boyd (for O'Sullivan 68') Harry Sheridan (for Dalton 57'), Kieran Treadwell (for O'Connor 57'), Tom Brigg (for McLoughlin 68'), Reuben Crothers (for Matty Rea 57'), David Shanahan (for McKee 46'), James Humphreys (for Morgan 57'), Wilhelm de Klerk (for Hume 46'), Michael Lowry (for Stockdale 40'), Stewart Moore (for McCloskey 40'). | | | | |
The following players, other than players from the senior squad and academy, appeared for Ulster 'A' and Ulster Development this season.
| Players used by Ulster 'A' and Ulster Development | |
|---|---|
| Props |
Tyrese Abolarin (Queen's University) Niall Carville (City of Armagh) Flynn Longstaff (Queen's University) Joe Mawhinney (Ballymena) Tom McAllister (Ballynahinch) Blake McClean (RBAI) Paddy Moore (Ireland u19) Hookers
Connor Magee (Banbridge) Locks
Scott Gray (Campbell College) Callum Johns (Dungannon) Adam McNamee (Malone) | Back row
Billy Allen (Dungannon) Jack Harte (Enniskillen) Matthew Heasley (Banbridge) Scrum-halves
Toby McGribben (Dungannon) Fly-halves
Daniel Green (Queen's University) Owen O'Kane (Rainey Endowed School) Outside backs
Fraser Cunningham (Queen's University) Cal Florence (Queen's University) Josh Gibson (Banbridge) James Kerr (RBAI) Zac McConnell (Ireland sevens) Peter Nelson (Dungannon) Bevan Prinsloo (Instonians) Conor Rankin (Ballynahinch) |
Ulster 'A', coached by Gavin Hogg, finished second in the inaugural 'A' Men's Interprovincial Championship.
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | BP | Pts | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leinster | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 182 | 102 | 6 | 26 | Champions |
| Ulster | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 150 | 184 | 4 | 16 | |
| Munster | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 166 | 161 | 3 | 15 | |
| Connacht | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 122 | 173 | 3 | 7 |
| Try: Moxham (2)Con: HumphreysMurphy | Report | Try: Hurley-Langton (2)RalstonMcCormackMallonPowerCon: Naughton (5) | ||
| Ulster 'A' lineup': |
- Jack Boal, 2. Henry Walker, 3. Corrie Barrett,
- James McKillop, 5. Charlie Irvine,
- Matty Rea (c), 7. Lorcan McLoughlin, 8. James McNabney,
- Conor McKee, 10. James Humphreys,
- Zac Ward, 12. Wilhelm De Klerk, 13. Sam Berman, 14. Ben Moxham,
- Rory Telfer. Replacements:
- Zac Solomon, 17. Jacob Boyd, 18. Cameron Doak,
- Joe Hopes, 20. Reuben Crothers,
- Michael McDonald, 22. Jack Murphy, 23. Ben McFarlane,
- Tom Brigg, 25. Lukas Kenny. | | | | |
| Try: GleesonGilvarryO'ConnorL. Coombes (2)MinogueSheahanCon: Hicks (5)WoodPen: Hicks | Report | Try: Kenny (2)C. DoakWalker (2)Con: Murphy (4) | ||
| Ulster lineup: |
- Jacob Boyd, 2. Zac Solomon, 3. Cameron Doak,
- Joe Hopes, 5. Charlie Irvine, 6/ Tom Brigg, 7. Reuben Crothers (c), 8. Lorcan McLoughlin,
- Michael McDonald, 10. Jack Murphy,
- Josh Gibson, 12. Cal Florence, 13. Wilhelm de Klerk, 14. Lukas Kenny,
- Ben McFarlane. Replacements:
- Henry Walker, 17. Jack Boal, 18. Flynn Longstaff,
- James McKillop, 20. Matthew Dalton, 21. Bryn Ward,
- David Shanahan, 23. Dan Green, 24. Clarke Logan, 25. Jonny Scott. | | | | |
| Try: BriggCrothersB. WardMcFarlaneCon: McFarlane (3) | Report | Try: FitzgeraldDohertyCon: Butler (2) | ||
| Ulster 'A' lineup: |
- Jacob Boyd, 2. James McCormick (c), 3. Bryan O'Connor,
- Matty Dalton, 5. Joe Hopes,
- Tom Brigg, 7. Reuben Crothers, 8. Bryn Ward,
- Conor McKee, 10. Dan Green,
- Ethan Graham, 12. Peter Nelson, 13. Wilhelm De Klerk, 14. Lukas Kenny,
- Ben McFarlane. Replacements: Conor Magee, Jack Boal, Cameron Doak, Flynn Longstaff, James McKillop, Josh Stevens, Michael McDonald, Fraser Cunningham, Josh Gibson, Conor Rankin, Jack Harte. | | | | |
| 15:00 | Try: Treacy 9'Coghlan 40+1'Barrett 50'Con: Naughton (3) 10', 40+2', 51' | Report | Try: Z. Ward 17'Brigg 40+2'Scott 75'Graham 80'Con: Morgan 40+3' | |
| Ulster 'A' lineup: |
- Jack Boal, 2. 2. James McCormick, 3. 3. Bryan O’Connor,
- Harry Sheridan (c), 5. Charlie Irvine,
- Tom Brigg, 7. Reuben Crothers, 8. Lorcan McLoughlin,
- David Shanahan, 10. Aidan Morgan,
- Zac Ward, 12. Ben Carson, 13. Wilhelm De Klerk, 14. Lukas Kenny,
- Rory Telfer. Replacements:
- Zac Solomon (for McCormick 71'), 17. Tyrese Abolarin (for Boal 62'), 18. Cameron Doak (for B. O'Connor 40'),
- Joe Hopes (for McLoughlin 36'), 20. Josh Stevens (for Crothers 56'),
- Conor McKee (for Shanahan 53'), 22. James Humphreys (for Morgan 53'), 23. Jonny Scott (for De Klerk), 24. Ethan Graham (for Z. Ward 59'), 25. Ben McFarlane (for Telfer 62'). | | | | |
| 15:00 | Try: Tector 5'McLaughlin 19'A. Osborne 28'Corrigan 53.Con: Gabriel (2) 6' 54' | Report | Try: McCormick 10'Z. Ward 37'McLoughlin 43'Dalton 49'Brigg 57'Con: O'Kane (3) 44' 50' 58'Pen: O'Kane 17' | Referee: Jack McNeice |
| Ulster 'A' lineup: |
- Jack Boal, 2. James McCormick, 3. Tom McAllister,
- Harry Sheridan (c), 5. Charlie Irvine,
- Marcus Rea, 7. Sean Reffell, 8. Lorcan McLoughlin,
- Conor McKee, 10. Owen O'Kane,
- Zac Ward 52', 12. Jonny Scott, 13. Wilhelm de Klerk, 14. Lukas Kenny,
- Ethan Graham. Replacements:
- Henry Walker, 17. Niall Carville, 18. Joe Mawhinney,
- Matthew Dalton, 20. Tom Brigg,
- Clarke Logan, 22. Conor Rankin, 23. Rory Telfer. | | | | |
| 13:00 | Try: Kenny 21'McCormick 42'Cunningham 80'Con: O'Kane (3) 22' 43' 80' | Report | Try: Foley 4'L. Molony 15'Ronan 31'Tector (2) 50' 63'Con: Gabriel (5) 5' 16' 32' 51' 64' | |
| Ulster 'A' lineup: |
- Jack Boal, 2. James McCormick (c), 3. Joe Mawhinney,
- Matthew Dalton, 5. Charlie Irvine,
- Marcus Rea, 7. Sean Reffell, 8. Tom Brigg,
- Conor McKee, 10. Owen O'Kane,
- Rory Telfer, 12. Bevan Prinsloo, 13. Wilhelm de Klerk, 14. Lukas Kenny,
- Ethan Graham. Replacements:
- Henry Walker, 17. Niall Carville, 18. Blake McClean,
- Reuben Crothers, 20. Bryn Ward,
- Clark Logan, 23. Fraser Cunningham,
- Josh Stevens, 25. Conor Rankin. | | | | |
| 16:00 | Try: RobertsMcConnell (2)PattersonDouglasMcAlpine (2)Blyth-LaffertyFyffeDuncanRamsayCon: Urwin (4)Hocking | Report | Try: ScottMcAllisterMcKillopReidHeasleyCon: Murphy (3) | |
| Ulster Development: |
- Callum Reid, 2. Zac Solomon, 3. Tom McAllister,
- Callum Johns, 5. Charlie Irvine (c),
- James McKillop, 7. Billy Allen, 8. Tom Brigg,
- Conor McKee, 10. Jack Murphy,
- Ethan Graham, 12. Johnny Scott, 13. Sam Berman, 14. Ben McFarlane,
- Rory Telfer. Replacements:
- Conor Magee, 17. Tyrese Abolarin, 18. Jack Boal,
- Adam McNamee, 20. Scott Gray,
- Clarke Logan, 22. Matthew Heasley, 23. Daniel Green,
- Josh Gibson, 25. Fraser Cunningham. | | | | |
| 17:30 | Try: McKeeIrvineMcConnellCon: O'Kane (2) | Report | Try: MurphyFarrell (2)PowerSmythWootonLawlorFahyCon: Wood (2)Wisniewski (3) | |
| Ulster 'A': |
- Niall Carville, 2. James McCormick, 3. Joe Mawhinney,
- Harry Sheridan (c), 5. Charlie Irvine,
- James McKillop, 7. Josh Stevens, 8. Bryn Ward,
- Conor McKee, 10. Owen O'Kane,
- Ethan Graham, 12. Johnny Scott, 13. Fraser Cunningham, 14. Lukas Kenny,
- Josh Gibson. Replacements:
- Conor Magee, 17. Paddy Moore, 18. Blake McLean,
- Callum Johns, 20. Tom Brigg,
- Toby Gribben, 22. James Kerr, 23. Zac McConnell. | | | | |
Ulster's senior women's team took part in the Interprovincial series, a single round robin with finals. Ulster finished fourth, with a draw and three defeats overall.
In the third Celtic Challenge, there were two Irish teams, the Wolfhounds and the Clovers. Eight Ulster players featured for the Wolfhounds: prop Sophie McAllister, hooker Maeve Clenaghan, lock Fiona Tuite, back row forwards Claire Boles and Brittany Hogan, scrum-half Rachael McIlroy, out-half/fullback Lauren Farrell-McCabe and wing/centre Ella Durkan. Two Ulster players appeared for the Clovers, props Sophie Barrett and Sadhbh McGrath. The Wolfhounds were champions for a second time, with the Clovers finishing second.
Five Ulster players were selected for the Ireland squad for the 2025 Women's Six Nations Championship: props Sophie Barrett and Sadhbh McGrath; lock Fiona Tuite; and back row forwards Claire Boles and Brittany Hogan. Hogan and Tuite appeared in all five matches, with McGrath and Boles featuring in two.
| Ulster Senior Women's Squad | ||
|---|---|---|
| Props |
Sophie Barrett Megan Brodie Bronach Cassidy Ava Fannin Ellen Madden Sophie McAllister Sadhbh McGrath Sarah Murphy Aishling O'Connell Hookers
Maebh Clenaghan Megan Simpson Locks
Brenda Barr Cara O'Kane Ellen Patterson Fiona Tuite | Back row
Claire Boles India Daley Chloe Donnan Christy Hill Moya Hill Brittany Hogan Gemma McCamley Lila O'Molloy Stacey Sloan Ruby Starrett Scrum-halves
Laura Cairns Kathryn Dane (c) Rachael McIlroy Out-halves
Lauren Farrell-McCabe Abby Moyles | Centres
Ella Durkan Vicky Irwin Catherine Martin Peita McAlister Kelly McCormill Tara O'Neill Back three
Megan Edwards Niamh Marley Sophie Meeke Lauren Patterson Paige Smyth Lucy Thompson | | (c) denotes the team captain, Bold denotes internationally capped players. Italics denotes players selected for the 2024–25 Celtic Challenge. | | |
| Position | Name | Nationality |
|---|---|---|
| Head coach | Murray Houston | Scotland |
| Scrum and defence coach | Eric O'Sullivan | Ireland |
| Backs coach | Grace Davitt | Ireland |
| Team manager | Marianne Breem | Ireland |
| Athletic development | Kevin Gallagher | Ireland |
| Physio | Naomi Hamilton | Ireland |
| 2:30pm | Try: Alana McInerney (3)Chloe PearseChisom UgwueruCon: Kate Flannery (2) | Report | Try: Tara O’Neill India DaleyLucy ThompsonBrittany HoganCon: Vicky Irwin | Referee: Cathal Roddy (IRFU) |
| Ulster lineup: |
- Gemma McCamley, 2. India Daley, 3. Sophie Barrett,
- Brenda Barr, 5. Fiona Tuite,
- Moya Hill, 7. Christy Hill, 8. Brittany Hogan,
- Kathryn Dane, 10. Vicky Irwin,
- Lauren Patterson, 12. Tara O'Neill, 13. Peita McAlister, 14. Sophie Meeke,
- Lauren Farrell-McCabe. Replacements:
- Maebh Clenaghan, 17. Bronach Cassidy (for McCamley 40'), 18. Megan Brodie (for C Hill 40+2-49', for Barrett 49-58'),
- Cara O'Kane (for Tuite 49'), 20. Stacey Sloan (for M Hill 62'),
- Rachael McIlroy (for Dane 62'), 22. Paige Smyth (for Patterson 62'), 23. Lucy Thompson (for Farrell-McCabe 43'). | | | | |
| 2:30pm | Try: Lucy ThompsonIndia DaleyStacey SloanCon: Vicky Irwin (2)Pen: Abby Moyles (2) | Report | Try: Méabh Deely (2) Faith OviaweLaoise McGonagleCon: Méabh DeelyPen: Méabh Deely | |
| Ulster lineup: |
- Bronach Cassidy, 2. India Daley, 3. Sophie Barrett,
- Brenda Barr, 5. Cara O'Kane,
- Moya Hill, 7. Maebh Clenaghan, 8. Brittany Hogan,
- Kathryn Dane (c), 10. Abby Moyles,
- Peita McAllister, 12. Tara O'Neill, 13 Catherine Martin, 14. Lucy Thompson,
- Lauren Farrell-McCabe. Replacements:
- Christy Hill (for Clenaghan 70'), 17. Megan Brodie (for Cassidy 21-66'), 18. Ava Fannin (for Barrett 35-50'),
- Gemma McCamley (for O'Kane 62'), 20. Stacey Sloan (for M Hill 50'),
- Rachael McIlroy (for Dane 50'), 22. Paige Smyth (for Moyles 70'), 23. Vicky Irwin (for O'Neill 57'). | | | | |
| 4:45pm | Try: Brittany Hogan (2)Con: Abby Moyles (2) | Report | Try: Robyn O'Connor Ruth Campbell Leah Tarpey Linda Djougang Emma Tilly Eimear Corri Kelly BurkeCon: Jemma Farrell (2) Nikki Caughey | |
| Ulster lineup: |
- Megan Brodie, 2. India Daley, 3. Sophie Barrett,
- Cara O'Kane, 5. Brenda Barr,
- Moya Hill, 7. Maebh Clenaghan, 8. Brittany Hogan,
- Kathryn Dane (c), 10. Abby Moyles,
- Lauren Patterson, 12. Vicky Irwin, 13. Catherine Martin, 14. Lucy Thompson,
- Lauren Farrell-McCabe. Replacements:
- Christy Hill (for M Hill 62'), 17. Bronagh Cassidy (for Brodie 45'), 18. Ava Fannin (for Barrett 52'),
- Ellen Patterson (for Barr 75'), 20. Stacey Sloan (for Daley 40'),
- Rachael McIlroy (for Dane 48'), 22. Megan Edwards (for Thompson 68'), 23. Lucinda Kinghan (for L. Patterson 54'). | | | | |
| 2:30pm | Try: Edel McMahon Faith Oviawe (2)Hannah ClarkeBeibhinn GleesonCon: Nicole Fowley (4) | Report | Try: Sophie BarrettAbby Moyles (2)Con: Abby Moyles | |
| Ulster lineup: |
- Ava Fannin, 2. India Daley, 3. Sophie Barrett,
- Brenda Barr, 5. Cara O'Kane
- Moya Hill, 7. Maebh Clenaghan, 8. Brittany Hogan (c),
- Rachael McIlroy, 10. Abby Moyles,
- Megan Edwards, 12. Lucinda Kinghan, 13. Catherine Martin, 14. Lucy Thompson,
- Lauren Farrell-McCabe. Replacements:
- Christy Hill (for Clenaghan 73'), 17. Bronagh Cassidy (for Fannin 32), Fannin (for Barrett 54-65'), 18. Megan Brodie (for Cassidy 54'),
- Ellen Patterson (for Barr 73'), 20. Stacey Sloan (for M Hill 54'),
- Paige Smyth (for Thompson 70'), 22. Lauren Patterson (for Edwards 79'), 23. Peita McAlister (for Martin 79'). | | | | |
Ballynahinch were Ulster's top-ranked team in the All-Ireland League, finishing 5th in Division 1A, while City of Armagh finished 9th and were relegated after the playoffs. In Division 1B, Queen's University finished 6th. Instonians topped Division 2A, securing automatic promotion to 1B, with Banbridge finishing 6th and Ballymena 8th. In Division 2B, Dungannon finished 2nd and were promoted via the playoffs, Clogher Valley qualified for the playoffs by finishing 3rd, while Rainey finished 5th and Malone 7th. In Division 2C, Ballyclare finished 4th, making the promotion playoffs in their first season in the AIL, while Belfast Harlequins were 7th, and Omagh Academicals finished 9th, and were relegated to the Ulster Championship following the playoffs.
| Report |
| Conceded by Queen's University |
| Team | P | W | D | L | Pts | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ballyclare | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 16 | Senior Cup |
| 2 | Clogher Valley | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 12 | Senior Shield |
| 3 | Belfast Harlequins | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 12 | Senior Shield |
| 4 | Omagh Academicals | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 12 | Senior Shield |
| 5 | Ballymena | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | Senior Shield |
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