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Rugby: Grosvenor RFC crowned 2025 champions of Bank of Ireland ‘Never Stop Competing’ challenge

GROSVENOR RFC has emerged victorious following the final of the 2025 Bank of Ireland ‘Never Stop Competing’ challenge held at Kingspan Stadium on Friday, February 7.

Rugby: Returning internationals bolster Ulster ranks ahead of trip to Benetton

With the Six Nations on a down week, Ulster's options have been boosted further with the return of some of their internationals for Saturday's trip to face Benetton at the Stadio Monigo in the URC (Saturday 5.15pm, live on Premier Sports).

Rugby: Cooney set to reach milestone as Ulster host Zebra

WITH a break for the Six Nations coming up, Ulster will seek to sign off for this part of the season on the right note when they take on Zebre Parma at Kingspan Stadium on Sunday (5.30pm, live on BBC).

Rugby: Win or bust for Ulster in Europe against Exeter

It’s win or bust for Ulster at Ravenhill on Friday night, as their final Champions Cup Pool 1 match will determine whether they have a future in European competition this season.

Rugby: Ulster seek to bounce back against Bordeaux

ON reflection, a heavy defeat away to European champions Toulouse was not unexpected for Ulster last weekend, but a better performance on home turf this Saturday against another of the Top 14's high-flyers, Union Bordeaux Bègles will be the basic objective.

Rugby: Tough test for Ulster against Euro champs

AS European openers go, they don’t get any tougher than a trip to Toulouse, but that’s Ulster’s destination on Sunday as they take on the reigning European and Top14 champions (3.15pm, live on Premier Sports) as the Investec Champions Cup begins.

Rugby: Ulster seek to make it back-to-back wins as Ospreys visit

Now back in the winning column, Ulster will seek to make it back-to-back URC victories when they host Ospreys on Friday evening (7.35pm, live on Premier Sports).

Rugby: Ulster back on home turf against Connacht

AFTER two defeats on their travels in South Africa, it's back to home comforts for Ulster on Saturday, but the task doesn't get any easier with the first inter-pro game of the season against Connacht (8pm, live on BBC 2).

Rugby: South African redemption on the agenda for Ulster against Bulls

DEFEAT to Emirates Lions last Saturday was not how Ulster wanted their South African sojourn to begin, but they have the opportunity to return with something to show when they take on Vodacom Bulls at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria this Saturday (3pm Irish time, live on Premier Sports).

Rugby: Ulster make the trip to South Africa to tame Lions

FOLLOWING last week’s last-gasp win over Glasgow Warriors in Belfast, it’s very much an away assignment this week as Ulster face the first of two URC games in South Africa.

Rugby: Ulster kick-off a new season against defending champions Glasgow

A NEW BKT United Rugby Championship season is here and Ulster will be keen to make a good start when they host Glasgow Warriors at Kingspan Stadium on Saturday evening (7.45pm, live on Premier Sports).

Rugby: Ulster head to Exeter for final pre-season game

THE final runout ahead of a new URC season takes place at Sandy Park on Saturday for Ulster as they travel to face Exeter Chiefs (5pm).

Rugby: Ulster host Benetton in pre-season outing

WITH the URC season just around the corner, Ulster are back on home turf in pre-season action on Saturday when they host Benetton on Saturday (5pm).

Rugby: No greater quarter-final challenge as Ulster head to Leinster

THEY may have got the better of Leinster in their two URC regular season games this term, but it would nonetheless be a huge step forward for Ulster should they eliminate their rivals in Saturday's quarter-final at the Aviva Stadium (5pm, live on TG4 and Premier Sports).

Rugby: Munster host Ulster with both keen to maintain momentum ahead of the playoffs

THOMOND PARK is the venue for Ulster's final regular season game in the United Rugby Championship as Richie Murphy's side face table-topping Munster.

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