Magners League

Ulster's Paddy McAllister is hoping he can cement his place in the side with a run of good form

RaboDirect Pro12: McAllister in rush to make his mark at Ulster

Standing 6ft 1in, weighing 18st 6lb and impressively fast over the ground for a man of those imposing dimensions, Ulster prop Paddy McAllister dreams of a one-to-one meeting with an opposition back — ideally out in the open.

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Inside Magners League

RaboDirect Pro12: Phillips eyes improvementI

Friday, 9 September 2011

It is just horrible when it happens. You spend the pre-season talking up the forthcoming campaign and getting busy in bolstering your squad and then when it gets serious you’re turned over 32-9 in the first game.
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RaboDirect Pro12: Barker back as coach’s only change

Friday, 9 September 2011

Tim Barker in, Lewis Stevenson on the bench for tomorrow afternoon’s Stadio Zaffanella RaboDirect Pro12 joust with Aironi (2pm).
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Ulster star Darren Cave is now back in the sort of form that saw him win international recognition two years ago

RaboDirect Pro12: Cave not dwelling on past

Thursday, 8 September 2011

Following last season’s injury nightmare, Darren Cave is back to playing the sort of rugby which earned him two Ireland caps in May 2009.
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Brian McLaughlin

RaboDirect Pro12: Ulster on happy hunting ground

Wednesday, 7 September 2011

Ulster coach Brian McLaughlin refuses to dwell on his side’s 100 per cent record against Aironi.
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New Ulster recruit Payne makes himself at home

Tuesday, 6 September 2011

Ulster’s new signing Jared Payne was due to catch up with some well-earned rest today after touching down in Belfast last night following his long haul trip from New Zealand.
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Centre Darren Cave is congratulated by his team-mates after scoring in the 25-23 win over the Newport Gwent Dragons before suffering another injury blow

Magners League: Darren Cave so relieved to be centre of attention

Friday, 22 April 2011

Darren Cave’s restoration to full fitness at what is euphemistically known as ‘the business end of the season’ could not be more timely.
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No old pals act as Ulster coach McLaughlion aims to smash inter-pro hoodoo

Thursday, 21 April 2011

Brian McLaughlin does not need to be reminded that Ulster have not beaten a fellow-Irish province in this season’s Magners League.
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Ulster's Tom Court is hopeful of being fit for Friday night's game against Connacht

Magners League: Wins are all that matter now for UIster

Wednesday, 20 April 2011

Ulster know exactly what is required if they are to qualify for the Magners League play-off stage; they must win their remaining two matches — at home to Connacht on Friday night and away to the Dragons on May 6.
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Ulster's Operations Director David Humphreys

Heineken Cup: Let’s make history, says David Humphreys

Wednesday, 6 April 2011

David Humphreys, who captained Ulster when they won rugby’s European Cup 12 years ago, wants the Class of 2011 to exorcise the ghost of 1999 by carving out a niche for themselves in the province’s sports folklore.
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Brian McLaughlin (pictured) has benefited from the ability of Ulster director of rugby, David Humphreys to attract star names to the province

Brian McLaughlin’s Ulster deal sends clear message

Tuesday, 29 March 2011

Ulster coach Brian McLaughlin’s one-year contract extension sends out a strong and clear message at a critical juncture of the season.
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Dan Tuohy is set for his first Magners League start since December 27

Magners League: Dan desperate to take care of business

Friday, 25 March 2011

Ulster’s twice-capped Irish international lock, Dan Tuohy, is delighted to be back playing at what he calls “the business end of the season”
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Ulster coup as they sign New Zealand forward Afoa

Wednesday, 16 March 2011

Ulster have swooped to sign All Blacks prop John Afoa.
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Magners League: Dream start for Ulster but they didn’t wake up

Monday, 7 March 2011

Ulster 23 Aironi 10: It may not have been Ulster’s best performance of the season.
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Tom Court is keenly aware that he must perform to justify his place in both the Ulster and Ireland teams

Magners League: Now Ulster are getting respect

Friday, 4 March 2011

Tom Court says a number of his Irish international team-mates are beginning to take Ulster a lot more seriously than before.
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Johann Muller has brought all his knowledge to bear in support of Ulster's development

Magners League: Muller has a gift for making a difference

Thursday, 3 March 2011

Johann Muller already is so much part of the Ulster set-up that it is hard to believe he is still in his first season.
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Ulster bonus material finally shown

A week ago, in the wake of their 24-17 RaboDirect Pro12 victory over Scarlets, I wrote in terms of Ulster having achieved the first of five pre-Christmas goals.

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