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# ulster-rugby - Today’s News
Here are the highlights of Leinster’s hard-fought Pro12 final win
Schmidt, Nacewa and Sexton rounded off their time at the province by winning another trophy at Ulster’s expense.
# ulster-rugby - Yesterday’s News
Reaction: Leinster dig deep to banish Pro12 hoodoo
Joe Schmidt hailed his side’s ‘in the zone’ defence as he claimed the only trophy that had eluded him at Leinster.
As it happened: Ulster v Leinster, RaboDirect Pro12 Grand Final
We went minute-by-minute as the season’s ultimate inter-pro unfolded in Dublin.
Ulster fans and players on the rocky road to Dublin ahead of RDS showdown with Leinster
The Ulster men take on Leinster in the Rabo decider this evening.
Leinster refuse to bask in happiness as Ulster test out secret weapon
Ulster are working on a secret weapon to stump Joe Schmidt in his final game as Leinster coach.
Ulster v Leinster: 3 key battles that will decide tonight’s Pro12 Grand Final
It’s the end of a long, hard season. Time to put a shine on it.
# ulster-rugby - Friday 24 May, 2013
Brian O’Driscoll in for Pro12 decider but Sean O’Brien misses out
Joe Schmidt’s reign comes to an end against Ulster.
Wounded Lion: Versatile O’Brien won’t be pinned down
The Leinster flanker will hope his knee injury clears soon, but it’s not likely to be this weekend.
Cramming for summer exams can wait as O’Driscoll lines up Ulster
The Leinster centre has highlighted Nick Williams, Jared Payne and Tommy Bowe as the main threats to his team.
# ulster-rugby - Thursday 23 May, 2013
BOD: ‘I’ve signed for 1 more year and, as far as I’m concerned, that will be that’
Leinster centre O’Driscoll has recovered from a back spasm and will feature against Ulster.
It would be devastating if Leinster lost the Pro12 Final – Cian Healy
The prop insists all excitement of a Lions call-up has been shelved until his team wins a double this weekend.
Ulster’s landmark season ‘all for nothing’ if final is lost, says Best
The Ireland captain is in bullish form ahead of the Pro12 final.
# ulster-rugby - Wednesday 22 May, 2013
Partying not an option for Kearney until Leinster show Ulster who’s boss
“No disrespect to Stade Francais,” said the fullback, “but you’re not going to score first-phase tries against Ulster.”
‘Watch this space’ for O’Brien in Pro12 Final after miracle injury recovery
Lions forwards coach Graham Rowntree says the back-row’s participation in the Pro12 Final is up to the player and Leinster.
# ulster-rugby - Tuesday 21 May, 2013
Ulster set emotional tone for Pro12 Final with amazing #OurDS video
If this doesn’t get you Ulster fans charged up for Saturday’s clash with Leinster, nothing will.
# ulster-rugby - Monday 20 May, 2013
Back row blow: Sean O’Brien ruled out of Pro12 final clash with Ulster
Warren Gatland revealed that the openside’s knee is badly bruised, but Brian O’Driscoll is set to return this week.
We’ve lost the last 3 Pro12 finals but are determined to beat Ulster – Mike Ross
Ospreys (twice) and Munster have pipped Leinster at the post in the last three seasons.
# ulster-rugby - Sunday 19 May, 2013
‘Ulster have done a job on us twice already this season. They are favourites’
Flanker Shane Jennings tells TheScore.ie that there is no room for sentiment in Leinster dressing room.
# ulster-rugby - Monday 13 May, 2013
Cup absentees could get Lions boost – Warren Gatland
Those players not involved in those club finals — like Leinster and Ulster — will be the ones who will face the Barbarians in Hong Kong.
Brian O’Driscoll hoping to be fit for Amlin decider, says Warren Gatland
And the Lions coach reckons BOD will make the flight to Oz.
Ulster have home dressing room option for Pro12 Final at Leinster’s RDS
Mark Anscombe’s men could turf the Blues into the ‘Away’ shed on 25 May.
# ulster-rugby - Sunday 12 May, 2013
Anscombe plans another blitzkrieg start for Pro12 final showdown
Ulster dominated Scarlets physically for 50 minutes but ensured a nervy ending as their intensity levels dipped.
# ulster-rugby - Saturday 11 May, 2013
Scarlets see red over Tom Court try that was ‘clearly short of the line’
Coach Simon Easterby believes Ulster would be delighted to see Alain Rolland refereeing the Pro12 Final.
Andrew Trimble misses his kick, falls on his face instead
Well, that’s embarrassing…
Pro12: Battle-scarred Best calls for Ulster improvement
Ulster took their foot off the pedal after 50 minutes last night.
# ulster-rugby - Friday 10 May, 2013
Missed Ulster’s win? Here are the tries that put them into the Pro12 final
Ulster beat the Scarlets 28-17 in Ravenhill tonight.
As it happened: Ulster v Llanelli Scarlets, Pro12 semi-final
We went minute-by-minute as the league leaders chased their last chance of silverware.
9 reasons the Pro12 semi-finals are essential viewing this weekend
There’s nothing quite like the intensity of knock-out rugby.
3 key battles Ulster must win to reach the Pro12 final
It’s time for some knock-out rugby. Here’s what’s in store when Ulster host Scarlets
Craig Gilroy not expecting Lions stand-by role but focused on Ulster success
“It’s been a good, but also a strange, season.”
# ulster-rugby - Thursday 9 May, 2013
Suited & booted: 12 of our favourite images from last night’s IRUPA awards
Who wants to tell Nick Williams that hat doesn’t fit him?
Ulster v Scarlets: Irish quartet return as Anscombe targets final place
Prop John Afoa is ruled out of tomorrow’s Ravenhill semi-final with a rib injury.
Williams wins Players’ Player of the Year as Henshaw scoops Nevin Spence Award
Simon Zebo won Supporter’s Player of the Year and Donnacha Ryan captured the prize for ‘best undersized tie’.
# ulster-rugby - Tuesday 7 May, 2013
‘Rory Best didn’t have anyone fighting his Lions case, others did’
Ulster coach Mark Anscombe felt the need to speak up for his hooker following his exclusion for Warren Gatland’s home nations squad.
# ulster-rugby - Monday 6 May, 2013
Ulster desire will lift them from bridemaids to winners – Mark Anscombe
The New Zealander believes his team has what it takes to capture the Pro12 title later this month.
# ulster-rugby - Friday 3 May, 2013
Trimble and Pienaar combine to clinch home semi-final for Ulster
Cardiff Blues looked to spoil the party at Ravenhill but Mark Anscombe’s men were having none of it.
Ian Madigan and Luke Marshall only Irishmen on Pro12 Dream Team
Nick Williams of Ulster also gets the Starting XV nod but Irish representation is down on last season.
Pro12 Cheat Sheet: Your guide to this weekend’s rugby action
Ulster and Leinster can ensure home semi-finals while Connacht bid farewell to a few legends.
# ulster-rugby - Thursday 2 May, 2013
‘It’s going to take a long time to get completely over it’ – Rory Best on Lions
To make matters worse, the hooker’s prize cows have been struck down with TB.



























































