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Ulster Rugby
2024–25 season
Head CoachRichie Murphy
Operations DirectorBryn Cunningham
CaptainIain Henderson
United Rugby ChampionshipTBC
Champions CupTBC
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The 2024–25 season will be Ulster Rugby's 31st season since the advent of professionalism in rugby union, and Richie Murphy's first full season as head coach..

Events

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Personnel changes

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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.[1] Skills coach Craig Newby left for Ealing Trailfinders.[2] Jimmy Duffy, former assistant coach at Connacht, Ireland under-20s and Western Force, joined as forwards coach.[3] Incumbent forwards coach Roddy Grant left by mutual consent.[4] Sam Dodge arrived as head of athletic performance.[5] Hugh McCaughey was confirmed as Chief Executive Officer until the end of 2025.[6]

Centre Angus Curtis retired partway through last season on medical advice after a series of concussions.[7] Prop Steven Kitshoff cut short his stay at Ulster and returned to the Stormers,[8] where he was joined by flanker Dave Ewers.[9] Out-half Billy Burns joined Munster on a one-year contract.[10] Centre Luke Marshall retired.[11] Utility back Will Addison signed for his former club, Sale Sharks.[12] Fullback Shea O'Brien, prop James French and flanker Greg Jones were released.[13] Prop Marty Moore retired on medical grounds at the start of the season.[14]

New signings included wing Werner Kok from the Sharks,[15] and Irish-qualified out-half Aidan Morgan from the Hurricanes.[16] Scrum-half Michael McDonald returned from his season-long loan at Connacht.[17] Academy prop Scott Wilson, flankers Lorcan McLoughlin and James McNabney[18] and out-half James Humphreys[19] joined the senior squad on development contracts. Ireland Sevens player Zac Ward joined on a trial until the autumn international window.[20] Prop Corrie Barrett, formerly of Doncaster Knights, joined on a one-year contract after a successful pre-season trial.[21] In the early weeks of the season, former Connacht hooker Tadgh McElroy was signed as short-term injury cover,[22] and prop Bryan O'Connor signed from Bedford Blues.[23]

Seven players joined the academy: centres Sam Berman and Wilhelm de Klerk, hooker Jonny Scott, scrum-half Clarke Logan, flankers James McKillop and Bryn Ward, and out-half Jack Murphy.[24] Prop George Saunderson left the academy after retiring from the game on medical grounds.[25]

Internationals

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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.[26] Nathan Doak was called up after Craig Casey was injured in the first test.[27] 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.[28]

Friendlies

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Ulster won their first pre-season friendly at home against Benetton,[29] and lost their second the following Saturday away to Exeter Chiefs.[30]

Ulster will also face Queensland Reds at home on 7 February 2025, as part of the Reds' European tour.[31]

Staff

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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 Jonny Bell  Ireland
Forwards coach Jimmy Duffy  Ireland
Academy manager Gavin Hogg  Ireland
Elite performance development officer Willie Faloon  Ireland
Elite performance development officer Neil Doak  Ireland

Squad

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Senior squad

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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.[19]

Ulster Rugby squad[a]

Props

Hookers

Locks

Back row

Scrum-halves

Fly-halves

Centres

Wings

Fullbacks

(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.
  1. ^ Taking into account signings and departures ahead of 2024–25 season as listed on List of 2024–25 United Rugby Championship transfers.
  2. ^ Tadgh McElroy joined squad as injury cover for URC round 2, left for Sale Sharks after round 5.
  3. ^ Aaron Sexton left the squad to join the NFL International Player Pathway in December 2024

Academy squad

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Ulster Rugby academy squad[24]

Props

  • Ireland Jack Boal (2)
  • Ireland Jacob Boyd (2)
  • Ireland Cameron Doak (2)

Hookers

Locks

Back row

  • Ireland Tom Brigg (2)
  • Ireland Josh Stevens (2)
  • Ireland Bryn Ward (1)

Scrum-halves

  • Ireland Clarke Logan (1)


Fly-halves

  • Ireland Jack Murphy (1)

Centres

  • Ireland Sam Berman (1)
  • South Africa Wilhelm de Klerk* (1)
  • Ireland Jonny Scott (1)

Back three

  • Ireland Rory Telfer (3)
  • Ireland Ethan Graham (2)
  • Ireland Lukas Kenny (2)
  • Ireland 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.

Ulster 'A'/Ulster Development

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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

  • Ireland Tyrese Abolarin (Queen's University)
  • Ireland Flynn Longstaff (Queen's University)
  • Ireland Tom McAllister (Ballynahinch)

Hookers

  • Ireland Connor Magee (Banbridge)

Locks

  • Ireland Scott Gray (Campbell College)
  • Ireland Callum Johns (Dungannon)
  • Ireland Adam McNamee (Malone)

Back row

  • Ireland Billy Allen (Dungannon)
  • Ireland Matthew Heasley (Banbridge)
  • Ireland Matthew Dalton (Newcastle Falcons)

Fly-halves

  • Ireland Daniel Green (Queen's University)

Outside backs

  • Ireland Fraser Cunningham (Queen's University)
  • Ireland Cal Florence (Queen's University)
  • Ireland Josh Gibson (Banbridge)

2024–24 European Rugby Champions Cup

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Main article: 2024–25 European Rugby Champions Cup

Pool 1

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8 December 2024 (1 BP) Toulouse France 61-21 Ireland Ulster Stade Ernest Wallon  
16:15 Try: Lebel 1' m
Ntamack 8' c
Meafou (2) 14' c, 40' c
Capuozzo (2) 27' c, 56' c
Dupont 29' c
Chocobares 50' c
Penalty try 80'
Con: Ramos (7/8) 9', 15', 28', 30', 40+3', 51', 57'
 Report[35]
Match centre 		Try: McCormick 12' c
Moore 36' c
Henderson 67' c
Con: Doak (3/3) 12', 36', 68'
 Attendance: 18,837
Referee: Adam Leal (England)
Ulster lineup:

1. Andrew Warwick, 2. James McCormick, 3. Scott Wilson,
4. Alan O'Connor, 5. Harry Sheridan,
6. Matty Rea, 7. Marcus Rea, 8. James McNabney,
9. Nathan Doak, 10. Aidan Morgan,
11. Michael Lowry, 12. Stuart McCloskey, 13. Ben Carson, 14. Werner Kok,
15. Stewart Moore.
Replacements:
16. Rob Herring (for McCormick 40'), 17. Eric O'Sullivan (for Warwick 58'), 18. Tom O'Toole (for Wilson 40'),
19. Iain Henderson (for O'Connor 58'), 20. Cormac Izuchukwu (for Matty Rea 52'),
21. David Shanahan (for Morgan 58'), 22. Jude Postlethwaite (for Carson 20'), 23. Nick Timoney (for McNabney 52')

14 December 2024 Ulster Ireland v France Bordeaux Ravenhill Stadium  
15:15
11 January 2025 Leicester Tigers England v Ireland Ulster Welford Road Stadium  
20:00
17 January 2025 Ulster Ireland v England Exeter Chiefs Ravenhill Stadium  
20:00

2024–25 United Rugby Championship

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Main article: 2024–25 United Rugby Championship

Table

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2024–25 United Rugby Championship
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Team P W D L PF PA PD TF TA TB LB Pts
1 Ireland Leinster 7 7 0 0 212 92 +120 32 12 6 0 34
2 Scotland Glasgow Warriors 7 5 0 2 215 129 +86 32 16 5 2 27
3 South Africa Bulls 6 5 0 1 165 108 +57 23 12 3 1 24
4 Wales Cardiff 7 4 0 3 161 178 –17 24 24 4 1 21
5 South Africa Lions 6 4 0 2 139 112 +27 17 16 2 1 19
6 South Africa Sharks 6 4 0 2 163 167 –4 20 24 2 1 19
7 Scotland Edinburgh 7 3 0 4 196 180 +16 26 26 4 2 18
8 Ireland Connacht 7 3 0 4 177 188 –11 26 25 4 2 18
9 Wales Scarlets 7 3 1 3 151 134 +17 18 19 1 2 17
10 Ireland Ulster 7 3 0 4 170 188 –18 26 28 3 2 17
11 Ireland Munster 7 3 0 4 163 186 –23 26 25 4 0 16
12 Italy Benetton 7 2 1 4 152 195 –43 19 26 3 1 14
13 South Africa Stormers 6 2 0 4 133 148 -15 15 20 2 1 11
14 Wales Ospreys 7 2 0 5 128 170 –42 16 22 1 2 11
15 Italy Zebre Parma 7 2 0 5 106 181 –75 13 25 1 2 11
16 Wales Dragons 7 1 0 6 129 204 –75 15 28 1 2 7
If teams are level at any stage, tiebreakers are applied in the following order:[36]
  1. number of matches won;
  2. the difference between points for and points against;
  3. the number of tries scored;
  4. the most points scored;
  5. the difference between tries for and tries against;
  6. the fewest red cards received;
  7. the fewest yellow cards received.
Green background indicates teams that are in play-off places and earn a place in the 2025–26 European Champions Cup

Pink background indicates teams that are in play-off places and earn a place in the 2025–26 European Challenge Cup
Yellow background indicates the team that won the 2024–25 European Challenge Cup and thus qualify for the 2025–26 European Champions Cup, but are not in a play-off place
Plain background indicates teams that earn a place in the 2025–26 European Challenge Cup.
Q: qualified for play-offs. H: home field advantage secured for quarter-and semi-final. h; home field advantage secured for quarter-final X: cannot reach play-offs. E: qualified for Champions Cup.

Fixtures

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21 September 2024 Ulster Ireland 20-19 Scotland Glasgow Warriors (1 BP) Ravenhill Stadium  
19:45 Try: Morgan 18'
McCann 72'
Shanahan 84'
Con: N. Doak 19'
Pen: N. Doak 16'
 Report[37]
Match centre
Player of the match:
David Shanahan 		Try: Matthews 5'
Venter 25'
Steyn 74'
Con: Jordan 26'
Hastings 75'
 Attendance: 11,533
Ulster lineup:

1. Eric O'Sullivan, 2. John Andrew, 3. Corrie Barrett,
4. Iain Henderson (c), 5. Kieran Treadwell,
6. James McNabney, 7. David McCann, 8. Nick Timoney,
9. Nathan Doak, 10. Aidan Morgan,
11. Jacob Stockdale, 12. Jude Postlethwaite, 13. Stewart Moore, 14. Michael Lowry,
15. Ethan McIlroy.
Replacements:
16. James McCormick (for Andrew 66'), 17. Andrew Warwick (for O'Sullivan 45'), 18. Tom O'Toole (for Barrett 45'),
19. Harry Sheridan (for Henderson 57'), 20. Cormac Izuchukwu (for Treadwell 52'),
21. David Shanahan (for Doak 53'), 22. James Humphreys, 23. Werner Kok (for S. Moore 58').

28 September 2024 (1 BP) Lions South Africa 35-22 Ireland Ulster (1 BP) Emirates Airline Park  
12:45 Try: Maxwane 10'
Horn 34'
Marais 46'
Van Wyk 49'
Wolhuter 79'
Con: Wolhuter (2) 35' 51'
Pen: Wolhuter (2) 14' 57'
 Report[38]
Match centre 		Try: Cooney 43'
Morgan 42'
Kok 59'
Barrett 77'
Con: N. Doak 78'
Ulster lineup:

1. Andrew Warwick, 2. John Andrew, 3. Tom O'Toole,
4. Alan O'Connor (c), 5. Kieran Treadwell,
6. Matty Rea, 7. Sean Reffell, 8. Nick Timoney,
9. John Cooney, 10. Aidan Morgan,
11. Jacob Stockdale, 12. Stuart McCloskey, 13. Stewart Moore, 14. Werner Kok,
15. Ethan McIlroy.
Replacements:
16. James McCormick (for Andrew 51'), 17. Eric O'Sullivan (for Warwick 51'), 18. Corrie Barrett (for O'Toole 51'),
19. Iain Henderson (for Treadwell 51'), 20. James McNabney (for O'Connor 61'),
21. Nathan Doak (for Cooney 55'), 22. Michael Lowry (for McIlroy 65'), 23. David McCann (for Rea 51').

5 October 2024 (1 BP) Bulls South Africa 47-21 Ireland Ulster Loftus Versfeld Stadium  
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'
 Report[39]
Match centre 		Try: Stockdale 8'
Carson 68'
Moore 71'
Con: N. Doak 9'
Humphreys (2) 69' 72'
Ulster lineup:

1. Andrew Warwick, 2. James McCormick, 3. Corrie Barrett Yellow card 31',
4. Iain Henderson (c), 5. Charlie Irvine,
6. James McNabney, 7. Sean Reffell, 8. David McCann,
9. Nathan Doak, 10. Aidan Morgan,
11. Jacob Stockdale, 12. Ben Carson, 13. Stewart Moore, 14. Werner Kok,
15. Michael Lowry.
Replacements:
16. Tadgh McElroy (for McCormick 51'), 17. Eric O'Sullivan (for Warwick 49'), 18. Tom O'Toole (for Reffell 31-42', for Barrett 49'),
19. Alan O'Connor (for Henderson 51'), 20. Nick Timoney (for McCann 58'),
21. David Shanahan (for Doak 59'), 22. James Humphreys (for Morgan 61'), 23. Ben Moxham (for Stockdale 58').

12 October 2024 (1 BP) Ulster Ireland 32-27 Ireland Connacht (2 BP) Ravenhill Stadium  
20:00 Try: Andrew 2'
Postlethwaite 20'
Cooney 27'
McCann 49'
Timoney 75'
Con: Cooney (2) 3' 28'
Pen: Cooney 71'
 Report[40]
Match centre
Player of the match:
John Cooney 		Try: Bolton 10'
Joyce 30'
B. Murphy
Tierney-Martin 60'
Con: Ioane (2) 42' 62'
Pen: Ioane 79'
Ulster lineup:

1. Andrew Warwick, 2. John Andrew, 3. Tom O'Toole,
4. Iain Henderson (c), Kieran Treadwell,
6. David McCann, 7. Sean Reffell, 8. Nick Timoney,
9. John Cooney, 10. Aidan Morgan,
11. Jacob Stockdale, 12. Jude Postlethwaite, 13. Stewart Moore, 14. Werner Kok Yellow card 32',
15. Ethan McIlroy.
Replacements:
16. James McCormick (for Andrew 52'), 17. Callum Reid (for Warwick 66'), 18. Corrie Barrett (for O'Toole 71'),
19. Alan O'Connor (for Henderson 14'), 20. Marcus Rea (for Reffell 60'),
21. Nathan Doak (for Morgan 57'), 22. Ben Carson (for Postlethwaite 32'), 23. Michael Lowry (for Moore 72').

18 October 2024 (1 BP) Ulster Ireland 36-12 Wales Ospreys Ravenhill Stadium  
19:35 Try: McCormick (2) 4' 50'
Stockdale (2) 9' 50'
Penalty try
Marcus Rea 31'
Con: Cooney 33'
N. Doak 65'
 Report[41]
Match centre
Player of the match:
Jacob Stockdale 		Try: Parry 39'
Giles 61'
Con: Edwards 40'
Ulster lineup:

1. Eric O'Sullivan, 2. James McCormick, 3. Tom O'Toole,
4. Alan O'Connor (c), 5. Harry Sheridan Yellow card 56',
6. Cormac Izuchukwu, 7. Marcus Rea, 8. David McCann,
9. John Cooney, 10. Aidan Morgan,
11. Jacob Stockdale, 12. Stuart McCloskey, 13. Ben Carson, 14. Werner Kok,
15. Michael Lowry.
Replacements:
16. Tadgh McElroy, 17. Callum Reid, 18. Scott Wilson,
19. Kieran Treadwell, 20. Matty Rea,
21. Nathan Doak, 22. James Humphreys, 23. Jude Postlethwaite.

26 October 2024 Cardiff Wales 21-19 Ireland Ulster (1 BP) Cardiff Arms Park  
Try: Stephens 48'
Hughes 64'
Young 67'
Con: Sheedy (3) 49' 65' 68'
 Match centre Try: Izuchukwu 13'
Jude Postlethwaite (2) 17' 23'
Con: N. Doak 14' 18'
Ulster lineup:

1. Eric O'Sullivan, 2. James McCormick, 3. Tom O'Toole,
4. Iain Henderson, 5. Kieran Treadwell,
6. Cormac Izuchukwu, 7. Nick Timoney, 8. David McCann, Yellow card 47'
9. Nathan Doak, 10. Aidan Morgan,
11. Michael Lowry, 12. Stuart McCloskey, 13. Jude Postlethwaite, 14. Werner Kok,
15. Ethan McIlroy.
Replacements:
16. John Andrew (for McCormick 78'), 17. Andrew Warwick (for O'Sullivan 51'), 18. Scott Wilson,
19. Harry Sheridan (for Henderson 24'), 20. Marcus Rea (for Sheridan 70'),
21. John Cooney (for Mogan 69'), 22. Ben Carson (for McCloskey 66'), 23. Ben Moxham.

29 November 2024 (1 BP) Ulster Ireland 20-27 Ireland Leinster (1 BP) Ravenhill Stadium  
19:35 Try: Carson (2) 4' 55'
Con: N. Doak (2) 6' 56'
Pen: N. Doak (2) 12' 29'
 Report[42]

Match report

Try: McGrath 9'
Larmour 49'
J. O'Brien 59'
Culhane 72'
Con: R. Byrne (2) 10' 49'
Pen: R. Byrne 16'
Ulster lineup:

1. Eric O'Sullivan, 2. James McCormick, 3. Scott Wilson,
4. Alan O'Connor (c), 5. Kieran Treadwell,
6. James McNabney, 7. Nick Timoney Yellow card 43', 8. David McCann,
9. Nathan Doak, 10. Aidan Morgan,
11. Michael Lowry, 12. Jude Postlethwaite, 13. Ben Carson, 14. Werner Kok,
15. Stewart Moore.
Replacements:
16. Tom Stewart (for McCormick 53'), 17. Andrew Warwick (for O'Sullivan 53'), 18. Corrie Barrett (for Wilson 53'),
19. Harry Sheridan for Treadwell 67'), 20. Marcus Rea (for Cooney 71'),
21. John Cooney (for Moxham 39'), 22. James Humphreys (for Morgan 65'), 23. Ben Moxham (for Kok 12').

20 December 2024 Ulster Ireland v Ireland Munster Ravenhill Stadium  
19:35
28 December 2024 Connacht Ireland v Ireland Ulster The Sportsground  
19:35
26 January 2025 Ulster Ireland v ItalyZebre Parma Ravenhill Stadium  
17:30
15 February 2025 Benetton Italy v Ireland Ulster Stadio Monigo  
17:15
1 March 2025 Ulster Ireland v Wales Scarlets Ravenhill Stadium  
17:15
22 March 2025 Dragons Wales v Ireland Ulster Rodney Parade  
28 March 2025 Ulster Ireland v South Africa Stormers Ravenhill Stadium  
19:35
19 April 2025 Leinster Ireland v Ireland Ulster Aviva Stadium  
19:35
26 April 2025 Ulster Ireland v South Africa Sharks Ravenhill Stadium  
19:35
9 May 2025 Munster Ireland v Ireland Ulster Thomond Park  
19:35
16 May 2025 Edinburgh Scotland v Ireland Ulster Rugby Edinburgh Rugby Stadium  
19:35

Friendlies

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7 September 2024 Ulster Ireland 26-19 Italy Benetton Ravenhill Stadium  
17:00 Try: Telfer
Andrew
Postlethwaite
Shanahan
Con: Doak
Humphreys
Murphy
 Report[43] Try: Ratave
Zanandrea
Gasperini
Con: Smith (2)
Ulster lineup:

1. Eric O'Sullivan, 2. John Andrew, 3. Corrie Barrett,
4. Harry Sheridan, 5. Kieran Treadwell,
6. James McNabney, 7. Sean Reffell, 8. David McCann,
9. Nathan Doak, 10. Aidan Morgan,
11. Aaron Sexton, 12. Jude Postlethwaite, 13. Stewart Moore, 14. Rory Telfer,
15. 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.

14 September 2024 Exeter Chiefs England 31-15 Ireland Ulster Sandy Park  
17:00 Try: Vermeulen 5'
Feyi-Waboso 42'
Brown-Bampoe 65'
Woodburn 74'
Dunne 77'
Con: Hodge (3) 6' 43' 66'
 Report[44] Try: Sexton 14'
Telfer 49'
Andrew 56'
Ulster lineup:

1. Andrew Warwick, 2. James McCormick, 3. Corrie Barrett,
4. Harry Sheridan, 5. Kieran Treadwell (c),
6. Matty Rea, 7. Marcus Rea, 8. James McNabney,
9. Nathan Doak, 10. Aidan Morgan,
11. Aaron Sexton, 12. Ben Carson, 13. Jude Postlethwaite, 14. Zac Ward,
15. 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').

7 February 2025 Ulster Ireland v Australia Queensland Reds Ravenhill Stadium  
19:35

Ulster 'A'

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'A' Interprovincial Men's Championship

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22 November 2024 Ulster 'A' Ulster 14-40 Connacht Connacht Eagles Ravenhill Stadium  
Try: Moxham (2)
Con: Humphreys
Murphy
 Report[45] Try: Hurley-Langton (2)
Ralston
McCormack
Mallon
Power
Con: Naughton (5)
Ulster 'A' lineup':

1. Jack Boal, 2. Henry Walker, 3. Corrie Barrett,
4. James McKillop, 5. Charlie Irvine,
6. Matty Rea (c), 7. Lorcan McLoughlin, 8. James McNabney,
9. Conor McKee, 10. James Humphreys,
11. Zac Ward, 12. Wilhelm De Klerk, 13. Sam Berman, 14. Ben Moxham,
15. Rory Telfer.
Replacements:
16. Zac Solomon, 17. Jacob Boyd, 18. Cameron Doak,
19. Joe Hopes, 20. Reuben Crothers,
21. Michael McDonald, 22. Jack Murphy, 23. Ben McFarlane,
24. Tom Brigg, 25. Lukas Kenny.

29 November 2024 Munster 'A' Munster 50-33 Ulster Ulster 'A' New Ormond Park  
Try: Gleeson
Gilvarry
O'Connor
L. Coombes (2)
Minogue
Sheahan
Con: Hicks (5)
Wood
Pen: Hicks
 Report[46] Try: Kenny (2)
C. Doak
Walker (2)
Con: Murphy (4)
Ulster lineup:

1. Jacob Boyd, 2. Zac Solomon, 3. Cameron Doak,
4. Joe Hopes, 5. Charlie Irvine,
6/ Tom Brigg, 7. Reuben Crothers (c), 8. Lorcan McLoughlin,
9. Michael McDonald, 10. Jack Murphy,
11. Josh Gibson, 12. Cal Florence, 13. Wilhelm de Klerk, 14. Lukas Kenny,
15. Ben McFarlane.
Replacements:
16. Henry Walker, 17. Jack Boal, 18. Flynn Longstaff,
19. James McKillop, 20. Matthew Dalton, 21. Bryn Ward,
22. David Shanahan, 23. Dan Green, 24. Clarke Logan, 25. Jonny Scott.

20 December 2024 Ulster 'A' Ulster v Munster Munster 'A' Shaw's Bridge Sports Complex  
28/29 December 2024 Connacht Eagles Connacht v Ulster Ulster 'A' TBC  
9/10 May 2025 Leinster 'A' Leinster v Ulster Ulster 'A' TBC  
16/17 May 2025 Ulster 'A' Ulster v Leinster Leinster 'A' TBC  

Ulster Development

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13 September 2024 Combined Scottish Scotland
Academies 		72-31 Ulster Ulster Development Scotstoun Stadium  
16:00 Try: Roberts
McConnell (2)
Patterson
Douglas
McAlpine (2)
Blyth-Lafferty
Fyffe
Duncan
Ramsay
Con: Urwin (4)
Hocking
 Reprt[47] Try: Scott
McAllister
McKillop
Reid
Heasley
Con: Murphy (3)
Ulster Development:

1. Callum Reid, 2. Zac Solomon, 3. Tom McAllister,
4. Callum Johns, 5. Charlie Irvine (c),
6. James McKillop, 7. Billy Allen, 8. Tom Brigg,
9. Conor McKee, 10. Jack Murphy,
11. Ethan Graham, 12. Johnny Scott, 13. Sam Berman, 14. Ben McFarlane,
15. Rory Telfer.
Replacements:
16. Conor Magee, 17. Tyrese Abolarin, 18. Jack Boal,
19. Adam McNamee, 20. Scott Gray,
21. Clarke Logan, 22. Matthew Heasley, 23. Daniel Green,
24. Josh Gibson, 25. Fraser Cunningham.

Ulster Women

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Staff

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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

Squad

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Ulster Senior Women's Squad[48]

Forwards

  • Ireland Brenda Barr
  • Ireland Sophie Barrett
  • Ireland Megan Brodie
  • Ireland Bronach Cassidy
  • Ireland Maebh Clenaghan
  • Ireland India Daley
  • Ireland Ava Fannin
  • Ireland Christy Hill
  • Ireland Moya Hill
  • Ireland Brittany Hogan
  • Ireland Ellen Madden
  • Ireland Gemma McCamley
  • Ireland Sarah Murphy
  • Ireland Aishling O'Connell
  • Ireland Cara O'Kane
  • Ireland Lila O'Molloy
  • Ireland Ellen Patterson
  • Ireland Megan Simpson
  • Ireland Stacey Sloan
  • Ireland Ruby Starrett
  • Ireland Fiona Tuite

Backs

  • Ireland Kathryn Dane (c)
  • Ireland Megan Edwards
  • Ireland Lauren Farrell-McCabe
  • Ireland Vicky Irwin
  • Ireland Catherine Martin
  • Ireland Peita McAlister
  • Ireland Kelly McCormill
  • Ireland Rachael McIlroy
  • Ireland Sophie Meeke
  • Ireland Abby Moyles
  • Ireland Tara O'Neill
  • Ireland Lauren Patterson
  • Ireland Paige Smyth
  • Ireland Lucy Thompson
(c) denotes the team captain, Bold denotes internationally capped players.

2024–25 IRFU Women's Interprovincial Series

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Main article: IRFU Women's Interprovincial Series
Team P W D L PF PA BP Pts
1 3 3 0 0 90 67 2 15
2 3 1 1 1 98 65 2 10
3 3 0 1 2 68 92 3 5
4 3 0 1 2 61 93 2 4
10 August 2024 (1 BP) Munster Munster 29-22 Ulster Ulster (2 BP) Musgrave Park, Cork  
14:30 Try: McInerney (3)
Pearse
Ugwueru
Con: Flannery (2)
 Report[49] Try: O'Neill
Daley
Thompson
Hogan
Con: Irwin
Ulster lineup:

1. Gemma McCamley, 2. India Daley, 3. Sophie Barrett,
4. Brenda Barr, 5. Fiona Tuite,
6. Moya Hill, 7. Christy Hill, 8. Brittany Hogan,
9. Kathryn Dane, 10. Vicky Irwin,
11. Lauren Patterson, 12. Tara O'Neill, 13. Peita McAlister, 14. Sophie Meeke,
15. Lauren Farrell-McCabe.
Replacements:
16. Maebh Clenaghan, 17. Bronach Cassidy (for McCamley 40'), 18. Megan Brodie (for C. Hill 40+2-49', for Barrett 49-58'),
19. Cara O'Kane (for Tuite 49'), 20. Stacey Sloan (for M. Hill 62')),
21. Rachael McIlroy (for Dane 62'), 22. Paige Smith (for Patterson 62'), 23. Lucy Thompson (for Farrell-McCabe 43').

17 August 2024 Ulster Ulster 25-25 Connacht Connacht (1 BP) Ravenhill Stadium  
14:30 Try: Thompson
Daley
Sloan
Con: Irwin (2)
Pen: Moyles (2)
 Report[50] Try: Deely (2), Oviawe
McGonagle
Con: Deely
Pen: Deely
Ulster lineup:

1. Bronach Cassidy, 2. India Daley, 3. Sophie Barrett,
4. Brenda Barr, 5. Cara O'Kane,
6. Moya Hill, 7. Maebh Clenaghan, 8. Brittany Hogan,
9. Kathryn Dane, 10. Abby Moyles,
11. Catherine Martin, 12. Peita McAlister, 13. Tara O'Neill, 14. Lucy Thompson,
15. Lauren Farrell-McCabe.
Replacements:
16. Christy Hill (for Clenaghan 70'), 17. Megan Brodie (for Cassidy 21-66'), 18. Ava Fannin (for Barrett 35-50'),
19. Gemma McCamley (for O'Kane 62'), 20. Stacey Sloan (for M. Hill 50'),
21. Rachael McIlroy for Dane 50'), 22. Paige Smith (for Moyles 70'), 23. Vicky Irwin (for O'Neill 57').

24 August 2024 Ulster Ulster 14-39 Leinster Leinster (1BP) Ravenhill Stadium  
14:30 Try: Hogan (2)
Con: Moyles (2)
 Try: O’Connor
Campbell
Tarpey
Boyne
Tilly
Corri
Burke
Con: Farrell (2)
Ulster lineup:

1, Megan Brodie, 2. India Daley, 3. Sophie Barrett,
4. Cara O'Kane, 5. Brenda Barr,
6. Moya Hill, 7. Maebh Clenaghan, 8. Brittany Higan,
9. Kathryn Dane (c), 10. Abby Moyles,
11. Lauren Patterson, 12. Vicky Irwin, 13. Catherine Martin, 14. Lucy Thompson,
15. Lauren Farrell-McCabe.
Replacements:
16. Christy Hill, 17. Bronach Cassidy, 18. Ava Fannin,
19. Ellen Patterson, 20. Stacey Sloan,
21. Rachael McIlroy, 22. Megan Edwards, 23, Lucinda Kinghan.

Third place playoff

[edit]
2 September 2024 Connacht Connacht v Ulster Ulster Ravenhill Stadium  
14:30

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