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Ulster rugby fans scramble for RaboDirect Leinster final tickets at RDS
The outcome of the game will be decided by the guile, power and skill of those taking to the pitch.
Mark Anscombe and Rory Best warn Ulster can't afford to relax
Within minutes of the final whistle of his side’s semi-final victory over Scarlets, Ulster coach Mark Anscombe’s thoughts were on completing the job.
Ulster facing one final challenge
In the wake of their Heineken Cup quarter-final defeat by Saracens five weeks ago at Twickenham, Ulster faced potential meltdown.
In Pictures: Ulster cruise to the RaboDirect PRO12 final
Ulster have made the final of the RaboDirect Pro12, trumping the visiting Scarlets 28-17.
Ulster star Nick says cheers to 'last chance saloon'
It's been a rather tortuous journey towards finding redemption. Nick Williams delivers one of those languid smiles and in softly spoken tones – the complete contrast to the wrecking-ball presence he has brought to his work this season – tries to bring substance to how he has turned his career around in just one campaign to bring the 29-year-old to the verge of making the RaboDirect PRO12 final if the Scarlets are seen off in tomorrow night's Ravenhill semi-final.
Jackson wants to end seesaw season on high
Like every career, there are peaks and troughs to be navigated.
Classy Kiwi is pick of fellow stars at awards
Ulster's Nick Williams has just completed the second leg of a remarkable double.
Ulster captain Johann Muller wants grandstand finish on home turf
Ulster captain Johann Muller wants a grandstand finish on home turf on Friday — in more ways than one.
Payne ready to unlock green door
Ulster's Jared Payne had a big day yesterday – and there could be a few more in the next couple of seasons.
Anscombe confident of positive finale
Mark Anscombe basked in the sunshine yesterday afternoon at Ulster's Newforge training base.
Nick deserves all the credit, says Ulster coach Anscombe
Mark Anscombe has praised the RaboDirect PRO12 Players' Player of the Year award winner's work en route to that accolade.
Young gun Luke ruled out of North America tour
Rabodirect PRO12 Young Player of the Year Luke Marshall will not be involved in Ireland's two-date tour next month.
Pienaar created my top try, says Trimble
Andrew Trimble admitted that there was a case for arguing that his RaboDirect PRO12 Try of the Season ought really to have gone to Ruan Pienaar.
Jared Payne signs new three-year deal with Ulster
Ulster fullback, Jared Payne, has signed a new three-year deal with the club that will see him remain at Ravenhill until at least the summer of 2016.
Ulster's power highlighted as Williams and Marshall scoop top awards
Ulster's status as table-toppers was reflected in last night's glittering RaboDirect PRO12 awards ceremony in Dublin.
Ulster homing in on title triumph
If, as used to be the case, a league competition was just that and things were exactly as described on the figurative tin, Ulster would be 2012-13 RaboDirect PRO12 champions at this stage.
Ulster comeback seals win against Cardiff
Ulster 37 Cardiff Blues 13: Ulster earned a home semi-final against the Scarlets by seeing off Cardiff Blues at a wet Ravenhill to finish top of the RaboDirect PRO12 table.
My heart is with Ulster, says Stephen Ferris
Ulster, Ireland and Lions flanker Stephen Ferris has nailed his colours to the mast in declaring that his heart belongs to his native province.
Diack and Henry set for landmark as Ulster face Cardiff
Ulster Head Coach, Mark Anscombe, has named an extended 27-man squad for Friday night's crucial RaboDirect PRO12 game against Cardiff Blues at Ravenhill (kick off 7.45pm).
Ulster enjoy record-breaking support
Attendances at Ulster’s home games in this season's RaboDirect PRO12 have reached record levels.
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