Benetton Rugby Ulster triumph by slim margin in 10-try contest against Benetton
Ulster made it consecutive home wins in the United Rugby Championship with a thrilling defeat of Benetton at Kingspan Stadium.
Ulster are one of the finest rugby union clubs in Ireland. They compete in the PRO14 and the Heineken Champions Club where they represent the Irish province of Ulster, which compromises parts of both Ireland and Northern Ireland.
The 2011 Rugby World Cup winner is currently a free agent having returned to New Zealand last year to play for Waikato in the NPC following three years in Japan.
Ulster are one of the finest rugby union clubs in Ireland. They compete in the PRO14 and the Heineken Champions Club where they represent the Irish province of Ulster, which compromises parts of both Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Due to the team’s continued success over the years, a number of top international stars have played for Ulster Rugby. In total, 32 Ulster Rugby players have represented the British and Irish Lions, including Tommy Smyth, Robin Thompson and Willie John McBride, who were all tour captains.
Today, although the side aren’t as successful as they once were, several established internationals still play in Ulster Rugby fixtures, including prop Jack McGrath, lock Iain Henderson and wing Jacob Stockdale.
Read on to discover even more about the Ulster Rugby side. On this page you’ll find all the upcoming Ulster Rugby fixtures, the latest news about the team and a rundown of their recent results.