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All Ireland League Rugby: Ballynahinch rely on added-time heroics to break UCD hearts and extend winning run In-form Ballynahinch stayed top of Division 1A after banking their fifth consecutive victory, though this time, it took an injury-time score to finish 24-19 ahead of visiting UCD.

All Ireland League Rugby: Ballynahinch rely on added-time heroics to break UCD hearts and extend winning run #DownSport #SouthBelfastSport #MichaelSadlier (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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My first son was just born and we beat Argentina... it was so special, recalls ex-Ulster and Ireland ace Kenny Hooks It all comes with the territory when moving home, there will be furniture to be heaved into place, multiple boxes of all manner of items to unpack and, of course, pictures to hang in new locations, the latter presenting Kenny Hooks with what appears to be…

My first son was just born and we beat Argentina... it was so special, recalls ex-Ulster and Ireland ace Kenny Hooks #SouthBelfastSport #UlsterRugby #RugbyWorldCup (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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Conor Rankin the hero in Ballynahinch victory, while City of Armagh fall just short Conor Rankin’s late penalty kept Ballynahinch’s winning run in 1A intact as they shaded a closely fought affair at Lansdowne by 27-25.

Conor Rankin the hero in Ballynahinch victory, while City of Armagh fall just short #DownSport #SouthBelfastSport #MichaelSadlier (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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From near misses to heavy losses and at last wins, Irish have seen it all in rivalry with All Blacks On Friday night, Ireland and the All Blacks come together at the Aviva Stadium for the first time since last year’s epic World Cup Quarter-Final in France when the Irish fell short at that stage once again. Here, we look at some of the memorable games…

From near misses to heavy losses and at last wins, Irish have seen it all in rivalry with All Blacks #SouthBelfastSport #UlsterRugby #RoryBest (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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Autumn Series insight into post-Andy Farrell future for Ireland, muses coach Simon Easterby Ireland assistant coach Simon Easterby says hooker Ronan Kelleher is on track to play their opening game of the Autumn Nations Series against New Zealand at the Aviva Stadium on Friday, November 8.

Autumn Series insight into post-Andy Farrell future for Ireland, muses coach Simon Easterby #SineadKissane #SouthBelfastSport #UlsterRugby (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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We let Cardiff get on top of us after sizzling start, admits rueful Ulster ace Nick Timoney It’s Ireland camp now for Nick Timoney, which might be the preferable option in putting Saturday evening’s defeat at Cardiff behind him rather than sitting on a beach with all that time to reflect.

We let Cardiff get on top of us after sizzling start, admits rueful Ulster ace Nick Timoney #UnitedRugbyChampionship #SouthBelfastSport (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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Ulster failed to heed warnings of disaster and paid full price in Cardiff collapse There really isn’t a straightforward explanation for what happened in the second 40 minutes at Cardiff Arms Park or obvious access point over just how Ulster contrived to lose a game that seemingly was as good as won.

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1 year ago

I’m just bewildered at how Ulster lost… players and fans will be equally shell-shocked I don’t know how that ended up the way it did, but what I do know is that this defeat is a huge dent in Ulster’s momentum and probably belief as well.

I’m just bewildered at how Ulster lost… players and fans will be equally shell-shocked #UnitedRugbyChampionship #SouthBelfastSport (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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All-Ireland League Round-Up | City of Armagh snatch precious win at Terenure College City of Armagh came from behind to snatch a last-minute win at Terenure College, prop Niall Carville’s score and Evan Crummie’s conversion ensuring the visitors nabbed a much-needed 30-26 result.

All-Ireland League Round-Up | City of Armagh snatch precious win at Terenure College #DownSport #SouthBelfastSport #MichaelSadlier (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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How wise words from an ex-Ulster star put James McCormick on path to the top As he recounts it, the conversation which mapped out James McCormick’s journey towards this point was had while a pupil at Dalriada School in Ballymoney.

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1 year ago

How statistics show Richie Murphy is building a more exciting Ulster side For all the talk of the start of a new era at Ulster Rugby, how much has the province actually changed under new head coach Richie Murphy?

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Seven Ulstermen seems fair, but David McCann unlucky over Ireland snub As tends to be the case with Andy Farrell regarding his squad selections, there is little to stew over when it comes to who was unlucky to be left out and who are the fledgling stars for the November internationals.

Seven Ulstermen seems fair, but David McCann unlucky over Ireland snub #IrishRugbyFootballUnionIRFU #SouthBelfastSport (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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1 year ago

Ulster’s young guns getting just rewards for seizing chances: Richie Murphy Richie Murphy rarely misses an opportunity to crack a joke when he’s addressing the media and as he furthers his preparation for Ulster’s final pre-break game against Cardiff, he’s at it again.

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1 year ago

Ulster’s Jacob Stockdale rues TMO delay after being denied try hat-trick in Ospreys triumph Not for the first time in his career, and hopefully not the last, Jacob Stockdale dotted down twice in a game which, as KPIs go for wingers, means quite a few boxes being ticked.

Ulster’s Jacob Stockdale rues TMO delay after being denied try hat-trick in Ospreys triumph #UnitedRugbyChampionship #SouthBelfastSport (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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Ulster’s depth chart flexing muscles… and as Ospreys learned, it can turn on the power For all the justifiable excitement over what was on show on Friday, the reality is that this had to be bonus-point win territory as anything less against such a watered-down opposition would not only have been highly profligate but also downright worrying.

Ulster’s depth chart flexing muscles… and as Ospreys learned, it can turn on the power #UnitedRugbyChampionship #SouthBelfastSport (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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Ulster’s strong start at Ravenhill exactly what we wanted, says Richie Murphy The scoreline doesn’t suggest anything other than Ulster having swatted the Ospreys aside with some ease, registering six tries and showing a mixture of powerful direct plays along with a desire to score out wide.

Ulster’s strong start at Ravenhill exactly what we wanted, says Richie Murphy #UnitedRugbyChampionship #SouthBelfastSport (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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1 year ago

City of Armagh handed major boost as James McNabney released by Ulster City of Armagh’s bid to make it a second win on the bounce in Division 1A have been boosted by having Ulster’s James McNabney in their ranks on Saturday when they host bottom side UCD.

City of Armagh handed major boost as James McNabney released by Ulster #DownSport #SouthBelfastSport #MichaelSadlier (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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1 year ago

I've fire in belly and raring to go for Ulster after Emerging Irish joy: Harry Sheridan With not really a huge amount to do in Bloemfontein when stepping away from training or playing, Harry Sheridan knuckled down for some extra work with laptops being widely deployed back in the hotel for next level analysis.

I've fire in belly and raring to go for Ulster after Emerging Irish joy: Harry Sheridan #SouthBelfastSport #UlsterRugby (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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1 year ago

Ulster’s never-say-die attitude can rack up more points, says David McCann In the last six and a half months, stretching back to March 30, rather coincidentally shortly after Richie Murphy took over, Ulster have been involved in seven games that have finished with a winning margin of seven points or fewer.

Ulster’s never-say-die attitude can rack up more points, says David McCann #UnitedRugbyChampionship #SouthBelfastSport (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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1 year ago

Performances, not League table, the focus for Ulster in early stages of season: Dan Soper Four games into the season, it feels like we can start gleaning some learnings about this Ulster team and what they are going to offer throughout the season.

Performances, not League table, the focus for Ulster in early stages of season: Dan Soper #UnitedRugbyChampionship #SouthBelfastSport (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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I’m relishing the role of getting Ulster’s attack firing: new No.10 Aidan Morgan When material for any highlights reel ever needs to be sourced, then Aidan Morgan will likely always have Pretoria as one of his go-to moments.

I’m relishing the role of getting Ulster’s attack firing: new No.10 Aidan Morgan #UnitedRugbyChampionship #SouthBelfastSport (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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Ulster Rugby’s new No.10 has the X-factor the province needs: Gareth Steenson Following the exit of experienced out-half Billy Burns from Ulster to Munster in the off-season, the future of the province’s No.10 jersey has been the hot topic of debate in rugby circles.

Ulster Rugby’s new No.10 has the X-factor the province needs: Gareth Steenson #UnitedRugbyChampionship #SouthBelfastSport (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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Aidan Morgan has the X-factor Ulster need in No.10 shirt: Gareth Steenson Following the exit of experienced out-half Billy Burns from Ulster to Munster in the off-season, the future of the province’s No.10 jersey has been the hot topic of debate in rugby circles.

Aidan Morgan has the X-factor Ulster need in No.10 shirt: Gareth Steenson #UnitedRugbyChampionship #SouthBelfastSport (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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I wish my son Ben would give me inside info on Connacht, jokes Richie Murphy Normally during a game week, Richie Murphy would chat to son Ben fairly frequently about how he’s getting on. This week, understandably, the conversations have been a lot less frequent and much more censored.

I wish my son Ben would give me inside info on Connacht, jokes Richie Murphy #UnitedRugbyChampionship #SouthBelfastSport (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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Ulster had clash with us in mind on South Africa trip: Connacht boss Pete Wilkins Connacht coach Pete Wilkins has claimed that Ulster had one eye on this week’s interpro clash as they succumbed to a second successive South African mauling last weekend.

Ulster had clash with us in mind on South Africa trip: Connacht boss Pete Wilkins #UnitedRugbyChampionship #SouthBelfastSport (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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I left Leinster for the chance to flourish with Ulster, says Wilhelm de Klerk Having to up sticks and move halfway across the world for your father’s job is a big adjustment for any child and for 10-year-old Wilhelm de Klerk, leaving South Africa was a massive change of pace.

I left Leinster for the chance to flourish with Ulster, says Wilhelm de Klerk #UnitedRugbyChampionship #SouthBelfastSport (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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Iain Henderson: Lessons learned in hurtful defeat to Bulls will serve young Ulster side well This will be a testing week and one where skipper Iain Henderson needs to rapidly judge the mood music and have his teammates firing again for Connacht come Saturday.

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