ICC_Match-Programme-Ulster-v-BORDEAUX

Official Match Day Programme
ULSTER
v Union
Bordeaux
Bègles
Sat 14 Dec 2024, 3.15pm
Kingspan Stadium

CONTENTS
06 Kingspan
Welcome
07 Mascots
09 President’s
Welcome
13
Ulster Rugby
Gift Guide
14
Last Time Out
Toulouse v Ulster
17
Visit to the
Royal Belfast
Hospital
20 Referees’
Corner
48
59
17
33
31 Half-Time
Exhibition Games
33
Ulster Rugby
Business Club
34 Teams
38 Bordeaux
Players to Watch
42
Guest Article
59
Player Q&A
Aidan Morgan
66 Fan Gallery
3

WELCOME
It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the
2024/25 EPCR season, an incredibly special
one as we celebrate the 30th season of the
prestigious Investec Champions Cup. This is
a significant milestone for our tournament,
and we are excited to embark on this journey
with our clubs, partners, broadcasters, and
most importantly, the fans who make this
competition so thrilling.
Over the past 30 years, the Champions
Cup has gone from strength-to-strength,
becoming the pinnacle of international club
rugby, and this season promises to be one of
the most exciting yet. With 24 of the finest
international teams, the road to the 2025
Finals will be a showcase of passion, skill,
and drama. We are particularly thrilled that
this season’s grand final will take place in
the heart of Welsh rugby, at the magnificent
Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday
24 May – a perfect stage for what we know
will be a truly memorable conclusion to the
30th season and an incredible moment to
return to the city that hosted the inaugural
final in 1996.
I would like to extend a heartfelt thank
you to our title partner, Investec, for thaeir
continued and unwavering support. These
long-term partnerships a key pillar in the
success of the Investec Champions Cup, and
we look forward to another exciting season
together. We are also immensely grateful
to all our partners, including Investec,
Heineken, DHL, Georgia Tourism, OMODA |
JAECOO, Tissot, Gilbert, Macron and Qatar
Airways, whose contributions help elevate
this competition to the world-class level we
all expect.
We are also thrilled to welcome Premier
Sports to the EPCR family as our new UK
and Ireland broadcaster. Their involvement
will ensure even more fans can enjoy the
action, and we look forward to a successful
partnership with them throughout the
season.
A special thanks also goes to our partner
broadcasters – RTÉ, beIN SPORTS, France
Télévisions, SuperSport, S4C, and FloRugby
– as well as the additional broadcasters who
bring EPCR action to over 100 countries
worldwide, bringing the action into the
homes of rugby fans across the globe.
Your coverage plays an essential role in
connecting our fans with the tournament
and in sharing these unforgettable moments
with the world.
We have also recently launched our new
digital platform EPCR TV, which will provide
fans with unparalleled access to the best
of international club rugby with innovative
tailor-made viewing options and global
reach.
As we celebrate 30 years of incredible
rugby, we look forward to another thrilling
season filled with unforgettable matches,
remarkable performances and moments
of brilliance. To all the world-class players,
teams, officials, media, and fans, we thank
you for being a part of this extraordinary
journey. Here’s to a spectacular 2024/25
Investec Champions Cup season!
Yours in rugby,
Dominic McKay,
EPCR Chairman
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MASCOTS
Name: Oliver Gault
Age: 11
From: Dundonald
It will be a great experience to get to run
out onto the pitch in such an amazing
atmosphere and get to meet the players.
My favourite player is Jacob Stockdale.
He is so fast with really quick feet, I am a
back and would like to play like him.
KINGSPAN WELCOME
Welcome back to Kingspan Stadium as
Ulster Rugby takes on Union Bordeaux-
Bègles in Round 2 of the Investec Champions
Cup. With pride and points on the line, this
weekend’s match is set to showcase toptier
rugby action.
Ulster enters this match with determination,
aiming to bounce back from their tough
defeat against Toulouse in Round 1. The
team will be looking to harness the energy
of their home crowd and deliver a strong
performance in front of their passionate
supporters at Kingspan Stadium.
As always, we remain committed to our
Planet Passionate initiative, working
alongside Ulster Rugby to promote
sustainability throughout the stadium.
We encourage you to use our recycling
facilities, refill at our water stations, and
opt for reusable items, contributing to a
more sustainable future.
Your support here this weekend fuels the
unforgettable atmosphere that makes
Kingspan Stadium truly special.
SUFTUM!
Name: Ben Millar Horgan
Age: 12 (13 TOMORROW!)
From: Ballyclare
This is a once-in-a-lifetime experice.
I’m excited to share the experience
with my Dad, step-mum and
step-brothers.
I play rugby at my school,
Glengormley Integrated College.
My favourite player is Tom O’Toole.
Union Bordeaux-Bègles, a formidable
French side, will be eager to make their mark
in this competition. Their performance in
Round 1 will undoubtedly influence their
approach to this crucial away fixture.
Richard Beswick
Sports Sponsorship Manager
Kingspan
Before the game, don’t miss the
opportunity to test your rugby skills
at the brand new Kingspan Scrum-half
Challenge, located at the Kingspan Cabin.
Show off your speed, precision, and
quick decision-making in this exciting
challenge designed to push your abilities!
The winner will walk away with a signed
Ulster Rugby 2024/25 Home Shirt.
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7

President’s Welcome
Hello all and welcome to Kingspan Stadium
for our Round 2 Investec Champions Cup
tie against Union Bordeaux-Begles.
It’s very exciting to have our first European
home match this season, as we look to
get a better result this weekend than our
opening round defeat against Toulouse
last week.
I was in Toulouse for the match and it was
always a tough task for a young side up
against the might of the reigning champions
at Stade-Ernest Wallon.
I hope our young players can take those
tough learnings and use it for their
development in the months to come.
We welcome Bordeaux to Belfast and
know how tough a challenge it’s going to
be against the Top 14 high-flyers, with a
number of French international names in
their ranks.
Turning attention to the club game, I’d
like to congratulate Malone Women, who
advanced to the Final of the Junior Cup
after beating Dungannon earlier this week.
It’s also lining up to be a great weekend of
rugby domestically, and we wish Enniskillen
RFC and Dromore RFC all the best in their
All-Ireland Junior Cup Semi-Finals this
weekend.
We wish everybody a safe and enjoyable
afternoon and hopefully we can create a
great atmosphere for our lads.
We all have a vital role to play on matchdays
and are going to be needed across what
will be a very busy festive period!
SUFTUM
Laurence Rocke
President, IRFU Ulster Branch
This weekend marks a few milestones for
our senior men’s side. Congratulations to
Zac Ward, who makes his debut in an Ulster
jersey – and a first home Champions Cup
start for Cormac Izuchukwu, Aidan Morgan
and Werner Kok.
A special mention to our captain, Iain
Henderson, who makes his 50th European
cap for Ulster.
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Two Ulster clubs in Energia All-Ireland Junior Cup semi-finals this weekend
This weekend, fans have a double header
to look forward to as two of the province's
clubs, Dromore and Enniskillen, battle it
out in the semi-finals of the Energia All-
Ireland Junior Cup.
Dromore, a club with a rich history in the
competition, will host Bective Rangers at
Barban Hill this Saturday, 14 December (kickoff
2.30pm). Dromore, who were runnersup
in 2020, have been in impressive form
the competition so far, and captain Ryan
Hughes is excited about the prospect of
leading his team to the final:
"As captain of Dromore, leading the team
into an All-Ireland semi-final is an incredible
honour. Our goal is to give everything we
have in each game, focus on the small
details, and represent our club and town
with pride and passion. Bringing home an
All-Ireland title that would mean so much
to everyone connected to Dromore."
Bective Rangers, last season’s finalists, will
be looking to reach the final once again.
They have a strong squad and will be a
tough opponent for Dromore.
In the other semi-final, Enniskillen will
face Tullow at Rathoe Road, Co. Carlow.
Enniskillen captain James Ferguson is
excited about the opportunity to play in
the semi-final,
"We are a community club that relies on
volunteers, and everyone continues to put
in a huge amount of effort to allow us to
compete in these games. It comes as no
surprise that two Ulster teams have made
the last four, considering the strength of
Junior Rugby in the province over the last
few years.”
Enniskillen head coach Ali Keys is also
looking forward to the game:
"Obviously, the All-Ireland Junior Cup
is a prestigious tournament, making it
special for us a club to play. We really
appreciate the opportunity to play
teams outside Ulster, test ourselves
against unfamiliar opponents, and,
most importantly of all, strike up
positive relationships with other clubs
across the island."
Tullow, meanwhile, are making their debut
in the semi-finals and will be looking to
cause an upset. They have been impressive
so far in the competition and will be a tough
opponent for Enniskillen.
Both games promise to be thrilling
encounters, with two Ulster clubs vying for
a place in the final. The winners of these
semi-finals will face each other in the final
on Saturday 25 January 2025.
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Christmas Gift Guide
With a little help from Ulster Rugby,
skip the last-minute Christmas rush and
find the perfect gifts for the rugby fan
in your life. From official merchandise
to unique stadium tours, our guide
has everything you need to make their
Christmas special.
Match Tickets
We kick off 2025 with a thrilling home clash
in the Investec Champions Cup Pool Stage,
hosting Exeter Chiefs on Friday 17 January,
at 8pm.
The action continues just over a week later
as we welcome Zebre Parma on Sunday 26
January, at 5.30pm.
Then, on Friday 7 February, history will be
made in the Bank of Ireland Mid-Season
Challenge, as Super Rugby giants Queensland
Reds make their first-ever trip to Belfast.
FIND TICKETS
Game Pass | 6 Games, 1 Pass
Experience the excitement of Ulster Rugby’s
biggest matchups in 2025 with our exclusive
Game Pass. From the electric atmosphere of
the Investec Champions Cup to historic firsttime
clashes, secure your spot at Kingspan
Stadium for six unmissable fixtures.
SHOP GAME PASS
Castore Kit
Help your loved one show their pride with
the latest Ulster Rugby gear, designed and
crafted by Castore. Featuring the 2024/25
Home Kit, sleek Alternate and Interprovincial
kits, and a wide selection of leisurewear,
there’s something for every fan.
CASTORE SHOP
Copeland Distillery | Ulster Rugby Gin &
Whiskey
Copeland have created a range of special
edition spirits, distilled and bottled in
Donaghadee, County Down.
Ulster Rugby Irish Gin, 42% ABV 70cl: £40
Ulster Rugby blended Irish Whiskey, 42%
ABV 70cl: £40
Ulster Rugby ‘Centenary’ Irish Whiskey, 46%
ABV 70cl: £200
COPELAND DISTILLERY
Legends Stadium Tour
As part of our centenary celebrations, join
Ulster’s European Cup-winning legends,
Tony McWhirter and Andy Park, for an
exclusive behind-the-scenes experience at
Kingspan Stadium.
BOOK A TOUR
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Ramos and Lebel on the left, Ange Capuzzo,
was sent through to score their fourth bonus
point try.
Antoine Dupont then turned from creator
to scorer, as he pounced for his own try
minutes later after Lebel was tackled short
of the line.
With the scoreline stretched, Ulster kept
going and got their reward after Aidan
Morgan picked out Stewart Moore with a
wonderful looped pass in the opposition 22,
with Moore racing through to score Ulster’s
second converted try.
Ulster gained some momentum back and
forced themselves into the home 22, after
Tom O’Toole’s punt forward was chased
down well by replacement lock, Cormac
Izuchukwu before the Toulouse player
kicked into touch.
Last Time Out
Before the half was up, Meafou then
notched his second and Toulouse’s sixth
after bulldozing over from close range, with
Ramos yet again nailing another conversion.
In the phases after two attacking lineouts,
Ulster captain, Iain Henderson, got the
province’s third score, as he dived over with
a pick and go.
Ulster kicked off their Investec Champions
Cup campaign with a tough defeat against a
a rampant Toulouse side, who were ruthless
in a 61-21 victory at Stade Ernest-Wallon.
The starting XV saw first Champions
Cup starts for academy products James
McCormick, Scott Wilson and Ben Carson.
Aidan Morgan and Werner Kok also made
their first Champions Cup appearances
since their summer switches.
The home side got off to the best start they
could hope for, with Lebel diving over in the
corner to get the first score after 90 seconds
played. Antoine Dupont was the architect of
the try, with his carry and offload creating
the spark.
Romain Ntamack then scored a quick
second, after being found by Dupont and
breaking the tackle efforts to score.
The away side dug in and responded.James
McCormick got Ulster’s first try, after a
close-range pick and drive over the line that
was reward for the attacking intent. Doak
converted the score.
That positivity was sent backwards almost
immediately after, with Toulouse winning
the restart and launching at Ulster’s corner.
The powerful French international lock,
Meafou, powering over for their third.
Toulouse were in a ruthless mood and
punished every Ulster error. A turnover of
possession sent them on the attack once
more and after slick interplay between
Half-time: TOU 40 - 14 ULS
Ulster made two changes at the break, with
Rob Herring and Tom O’Toole coming on
for McCormick and Wilson.
Ulster defended well in the opening period
of the half and had some spells of possession
but like they showed in the opening half,
Toulouse quickly turned defence into a
deadly attack when at the 51 minute mark
the home side quickly went through the
gears and passed their way up the pitch.
Argentine centre, Santiago Chocobares,
made the score after being put through by
his winger.
Their next try was a moment of class from
Antoine Dupont, as the scrum-half scanned
his options on a Toulouse attack in the Ulster
22 and pinged out a perfect cross field kick
to Capuzzo who dotted down in the corner.
Ulster’s replacements started to bring
more energy into getting the away side
going again.
Despite getting themselves into decent
territory, Ulster couldn’t execute the attack
they needed to secure a losing bonus point
try. The home side took the sting out of the
game and on a late flurry they were awarded
a penalty try for a lineout maul that was
illegally collapsed. The final whistle then
went on a tough afternoon in France.
Ulster will aim to bounce back quickly, with
a fast turnaround to Saturday’s home clash
with Bordeaux at Kingspan Stadium.
Full-time: TOU 61 - 21 ULS
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15

Ulster Rugby pay a festive visit to the
Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children
Ulster Rugby was recently honoured to
be guests of the Royal Belfast Hospital
for Sick Children, as six members of
our men’s senior squad paid a visit to
the children and staff to spread some
Christmas cheer, with support from our
friends at Bank of Ireland.
They spent time with the children, their
families and the staff, hearing their
inspirational stories, delivering gifts and
posing for photos.
John Cooney, Iain Henderson, James Hume,
Michael Lowry, Stuart McCloskey and Matty
Rea visited the hospital, which undertakes
incredible work as the only hospital in
Northern Ireland that provides specialist
care for children.
We would like to extend our deep gratitude
to the children and hospital staff for allowing
us to pay them a visit and being incredibly
welcoming on the day.
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She officiates matches at various
levels, from youth rugby to adult
competitions. Beyond refereeing,
Glenda actively mentors younger
referees, sharing their knowledge
and experience to nurture the next
generation of officials.
“I love the challenge
of making quick
decisions under
pressure,”
Glenda explains. “It’s also incredibly
rewarding to help develop young
players and coaches. Refereeing is
a fantastic way to give back to the
sport I love.”
Referees’ Corner
We welcome Gianluca Gnecchi (FIR)
and his team of officials to Kingspan
Stadium for this afternoons EPCR
round 2 match against Union
Bordeaux-Bègles. As always,
Ulster Rugby would like to remind
spectators to respect the decisions
of the match officials at all times.
The domestic game in Ulster is
facilitated by a committed group
of volunteer referees. The following
article profiles one such referee,
Glenda Mellon.
Wiith nine years of rugby refereeing
experience, Glenda Mellon is leading
the way in inspiring more women to
take up the whistle. After 12 years of
playing for Derry and Ulster, Glenda
switched to refereeing and is now a
World Rugby Educator. “I wanted a
change, and rugby provided that,”
she recalls.
“I found an amazing group of women
to play with.”
“I loved the sport and wanted to stay
involved,” she explains. “Refereeing
offered a way to contribute to the
game while pushing myself mentally
and physically.” When Glenda began
refereeing, she was one of only two
women in the province, and has
paved the way for female inclusion
in the refereeing set up.
When asked about the necessary
experience for volunteering in her
role, Glenda is clear: “You don’t need
to have played rugby to become a
referee. Passion for the sport and a
willingness to learn are key.”
Glenda’s dedication has not gone
unnoticed. She has been recognised
for her outstanding service and has
mentored numerous young referees.
Her commitment to the sport inspires
If interested in becoming a Referee, please contact:
Richard Kerr
Referee Development Manager
richard.kerr@irfu.ie | 07493 868 388
other volunteers, making her a true
role model.
Glenda’s story exemplifies the power
of volunteering. By dedicating
her time and energy to rugby, she
has made a significant impact on
the Ulster rugby community. Her
unwavering commitment makes her
a volunteer hero, and we are grateful
for her contributions to the sport.
U.S.R.F.R
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ULSTER RUGBY MEN’S SENIOR SQUAD
Hooker
26/05/1993
180cm
104kg
125
-
John
Andrew
Wing
19/08/1997
193cm
96kg
69
4
Rob
Baloucoune
Centre
24/02/2002
183cm
98kg
7
-
Ben
Carson
Scrum Half
01/05/1990
178cm
86kg
146
11
John
Cooney
Back Row
28/01/2002
188cm
102kg
5
-
Reuben
Crothers
Scrum Half
17/12/2001
185cm
86kg
75
-
Nathan
Doak
Fly Half
07/06/1999
183cm
93kg
15
-
Jake
Flannery
Hooker
27/04/1990
185cm
106kg
242
40
Reuben
Crothers
Rob
Herring
Centre
07/09/1998
188cm
100kg
95
3
James
Hume
Fly Half
14/11/2001
185cm
83kg
3
-
James
Humphreys
Lock
28/01/2000
201cm
118kg
33
1
Cormac
Izuchukwu
Wing
17/01/1993
180cm
96kg
8
Reuben
Crothers
Werner
Kok
Full Back
20/08/1998
170cm
78kg
111
1
Michael
Lowry
Back Row
13/06/2000
193cm
110kg
53
-
David
McCann
Back Row
28/01/2002
188cm
102kg
5
-
Reuben
Crothers
Prop
13/06/1998
177cm
120kg
5
Corrie
Barrett
Lock
21/02/1992
199cm
119kg
158
85
Iain
Henderson
Centre
06/08/1992
193cm
112kg
194
19
Stuart
McCloskey
ULSTER RUGBY MEN’S SENIOR SQUAD
Hooker
08/01/2002
183cm
107kg
8
-
James
McCormick
Scrum Half
24/06/1999
178cm
87kg
1
-
Michael
McDonald
Back Row
28/02/2003
194cm
116kg
8
-
James
McNabney
Wing
10/08/2000
188cm
90kg
67
-
Ethan
McIlroy
Scrum Half
03/04/2002
189cm
109kg
-
-
Lorcan
McLoughlin
Scrum Half
20/03/2001
183cm
86kg
-
-
Conor
McKee
Utility Back
08/08/1999
184cm
93kg
73
-
Stewart
Moore
Wing
09/06/2001
191cm
101kg
33
-
Ben
Moxham
Fly Half
07/06/2001
172cm
82kg
8
-
Aidan
Morgan
Lock
10/09/1992
196cm
115kg
202
-
Alan
O’Connor
Prop
30/11/1995
183cm
118kg
122
1
Eric
O’Sullivan
Centre
03/04/2002
193cm
106kg
18
-
Jude
Postlethwaite
Prop
23/09/1998
184cm
120kg
113
17
Tom
O’Toole
Back Row
08/09/1997
188cm
110kg
52
-
Marcus
Rea
Prop
23/10/1998
188cm
124kg
-
-
Bryan
O’Connor
25
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ULSTER RUGBY MEN’S SENIOR SQUAD
Back Row
21/09/1993
193cm
114kg
103
-
Back Row
21/09/2001
195cm
121kg
33
-
Matty
Rea
Reuben Harry
Sheridan Crothers
Back Row
04/11/1998
180cm
102kg
11
-
Sean
Reffell
Tom
Stewart
Hooker
11/01/2001
183cm
105kg
47
2
Prop
06/01/1999
183cm
116.5kg
20
-
Callum
Reid
Jacob
Stockdale
Wing
03/04/1996
191cm
104kg
125
38
Dave
Shanahan
Scrum Half
20/06/1993
175cm
77kg
95
-
Nick
Timoney
Back Row
01/08/1995
188cm
112kg
153
3
Reuben Kieran
Treadwell Crothers
Zac
Ward
Andrew
Warwick
Scott
Wilson
Lock
06/11/1995
198cm
118kg
165
11
Utility Back
11/12/1998
191cm
101kg
-
-
Prop
12/03/1991
178cm
115kg
202
-
Prop
06/08/2002
186cm
125kg
20
-
A WARM WELCOME TO OUR GROUP BOOKINGS
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Melita Williams
Instonians minis
Ballyshannon RFC
Castlederg Masonic Lodge
Powertech Refrigeration
Myroe Presbyterian Church
CIYMS
Richill J Lodge
Ely Centre
Keith Murdock
Dungannon RFC
Medic
Ulster University

ULSTER RUGBY ACADEMY
The latest batch of young talent reinforces
the province’s focus on developing
prospects to progress into the pro team.
This year’s academy sees the largest number
of players in over five years, with 20 young
players now in the ranks.
Sam
Berman
Jack
Boal
Jacob
Boyd
Tom
Brigg
Wilhelm
De Klerk
Centre
Prop
Prop
Back Row
Centre
16/01/2004
01/05/2003
10/07/2004
26/06/2004
16/08/2004
183cm
187cm
186cm
189cm
180cm
93kg
117kg
114kg
111kg
90kg
-
-
-
-
-
Cameron
Doak
Ethan
Graham
Joe
Hopes
Charlie
Irvine
Lukas
Kenny
Prop
Wing/Fullback
Lock
Lock
Wing/Fullback
17/12/2003
27/04/2004
16/03/2004
28/01/2003
08/09/2004
190cm
181cm
201cm
203cm
185cm
127kg
88kg
115kg
117kg
100kg
-
-
1
1
-
Clark
Logan
Ben
McFarlane
James
McKillop
Jack
Murphy
Jonny
Scott
Scrum Half
Wing /Fullback
Back Row
Fly Half
Centre
11/08/2005
04/10/2004
15/12/2004
15/07/2004
15/08/2005
176cm
174cm
197cm
177cm
191cm
78kg
77kg
112kg
83kg
99kg
-
-
-
-
-
Zac
Solomon
Josh
Stevens
Rory
Telfer
Henry
Walker
Bryn
Ward
Hooker
Back Row
Wing /Fullback
Hooker
Back Row
17/06/2004
177cm
14/12/2004
178cm
29/08/2003
184cm
01/01/2003
187cm
17/07/2004
185cm
ulster.rugby/buytickets
100kg
101kg
90kg
105kg
115kg
1
-
-
-
-
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Half-Time
Exhibition Games
NEVIN SPENCE MEMORIAL STAND END ABBEYAUTOLINE FAMILY STAND END
Monaghan
Kit: Navy / Green
1 Aaron McCaffrey
2 Daithí Casey-McSkane
3 Darragh McKenna
4 Delan McGarvey
5 Donnacha McCaffrey
6 Drew McKenna
7 Harry Reid
8 Jacob McCabe
9 Killian Burns
10 Nathan Reid
11 Rowan Sheehan
12 Senan Kelly
Dungannon
Kit: Blue / White
1 Max Brady
2 Alfie Greenaway
3 Blake Mason
4 Jack Eakin
5 Eddie McClure
6 Stephen Wilson
7 Finlay Boyd
8 Edson Gomes
9 Harry Parks
10 Craig Burnside
11 Daniel Anderson
12 Brogan Coyle
Rainey
Kit: Black / Red
1 Daniel Trolan
2 Oisin Johnston
3 Liam Carey
4 Jarlath Kennedy
5 Emily Wilkinson
6 Finlay Walker
7 Mathew Speer
8 Oisin Neeson
9 Richard Spratt
10 James Okane
11 Ollie Evans
12 Oisin O’Kane
Inishowen
Kit: Black / Blue / White
1 Ruairí Mc Gillloway
2 Tom Mc Keague
3 Lee Doherty
4 Eoghan Friel
5 Eliza May Deery
6 Grace Mc Eleney
7 Finn Pienaar
8 Braelyn Crumlish
9 Jay Doherty
10 Eanna Mariae Ano
11 Callum McKeague
12 Mark Kelly
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in association with
Our latest Business Club event, with
the theme of Conquering Rugby
across the Southern Hemisphere
and the World of Business, took place at the
stadium on Thursday evening.
Hosted by Craig Gilroy, the panel
included Tommy Seymour (Sponsorship
Sales Manager for Scottish Rugby,
ex Ulster, Glasgow, Scotland and British & Irish
Lions player), Fiona Tuite (Ulster and Ireland
player) and Philip Rainey (Chief Executive of
Weev, ex Ulster and Ireland player).
For more information about the Ulster Rugby
Business Club, email
glenda.willett@ulsterrugby.com
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Eric O’SULLIVAN
Rob HERRING
Tom O’TOOLE
Jefferson POIROT
Romain LATTERRADE
Carlü SADIE
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Iain HENDERSON
Kieran TREADWELL
Guido PETTI
Jonny GRAY
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Cormac IZUCHUKWU
David McCANN
Nick TIMONEY
Marko GAZZOTTI
Tevita TATAFU
Lachlan SWINTON
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Nathan DOAK
Maxime LUCU
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Aidan MORGAN
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Joey CARBERY
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Zac WARD
Arthur RETIERE
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Stuart McCLOSKEY
Yoram MOEFANA
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Replacements
16 John ANDREW
Jude POSTLETHWAITE
Replacements
16 Maxime LAMOTHE
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17 Andrew WARWICK
17 Ugo BONIFACE
18 Scott WILSON
19 Harry SHERIDAN
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18 Ben TAMEIFUNA
19 Adam COLEMAN
Nicolas DEPOORTERE
20 Marcus REA
21 Dave SHANAHAN
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Werner KOK
20 Alexandre RICARD
21 Bastien VERGNEW-TAILLEFER
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22 James HUMPHREYS
Michael LOWRY
22 Ben TAPUAI
Damian PENAUD
23 Rory TELFER
Referee: Gianluca Gnecchi
Assistant Refs: Franco Rosella & Alex Frasson TMO: Stefano Roscini
23 Mateo GARCIA
Louis BIELLE-BIARREY
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BORDEAUX
TOP14 finalists Union Bordeaux-
Bègles reached the quarter-final
stage of last year’s elite EPCR
competition – as did Exeter Chiefs,
with the 2020 winners being
knocked out by Stade Toulousain.
Currently sitting second in the French
Top14, Bordeaux-Begles sit just two
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Yoram Moefana
Trained in Colomiers and then at UBB, Yoram
Moefana has exceptional physical qualities.
His speed, explosiveness and individual
technique allow him to easily break through
opposing defenses.
With 30 caps for France, Moefana, has
became a regular in the French national side
at 24 years old, with an ability to play in the
centre positions or the wing.
RECENT
RESULTS
DEC
2024
BOR 42
LEI 28
points behind Stade Toulosian, Union
Bordeaux-Begles got their Investec
Champions Cup campaign off to
a great start, with an impressive
5-point win against Leicester Tigers.
NOV
2024
BOR 9
MON 6
Damian Penaud
NOV
2024
VAN 29
BOR 37
It’s hard to believe that this stalwart of French
rugby is still only 28-years-old. Penaud has
been a household name for many years
now, picking up 53 senior appearances for
France, dating back to 2017!
With over 120 caps for Clermont, Penaud
also joined Bordeaux in 2023, where he has
been a key playmaker in the backline since.
Penaud got this year’s Investec Champions
Cup campaign underway with a blistering
tackle on Olly Cracknell (115kg), then
orchestrated much of the attacking line
throughout the game.
NAME POSITION DOB HEIGHT WEIGHT
ABADIE Paul Scrum-half 28/07/1994 176cm 88kg
AFFANE Zaccharie Prop 15/07/2004 191cm 126kg
AOUAD Zinedine Prop 03/05/2005 190cm 117kg
BIELLE-BIARREY Louis Universal Back 19/06/2003 184cm 79kg
BOCHATON Pierre Back Row 17/04/2001 197cm 103kg
BONIFACE Ugo Prop 21/07/1998 190kg 125kg
BUROS Romain Fullback 31/07/1997 187cm 90kg
CARBERY Joey Fly-Half 01/11/1995 183cm 86kg
CAZEAUX Cyril Back Row 10/02/1995 198cm 117kg
CHAUVIN Léo Hooker 25/06/2004 182cm 105kg
COLEMAN Adam Back Row 07/10/1991 207cm 122kg
DEPOORTERE Nicolas Centre 13/01/2003 193cm 87kg
DIABY Mahamadou Back Row 15/08/1990 192cm 104kg
DUCUING Nans Fullback 06/11/1991 185cm 90kg
ETCHEGARAY Jon Fullback 09/06/2005 180cm 85kg
FALATEA Sipili Prop 06/06/1997 183cm 116kg
GARCIA Mateo Fly-Half 08/07/2002 174cm 75kg
GARDRAT Romain Back Row 31/12/2003 194kg 95kg
GAZZOTTI Marko Back Row 24/09/2004 192cm 110kg
GRAY Jonny Lock 14/03/1994 198cm 122kg
JACOBS Tiaan Back Row 16/08/2004 193cm 107 kg
JALIBERT Matthieu Fly-Half 06/11/1998 184cm 84kg
JANSE VAN RENSBURG Rohan Centre 11/09/1994 185cm 109kg
LAMOTHE Maxime Hooker 03/10/1998 183cm 109kg
LAVASELE Mateo Back Row 13/03/2004 190cm 100kg
LATTERRADE Romain Hooker 04/04/1996 179cm 109kg
LESGOURGUES Yann Scrum-half 17/01/1991 177cm 76kg
LUCU Maxime Scrum-half 12/01/1993 177cm 83kg
MATIU Temo Back Row 20/07/2001 191cm 100kg
MOEFANA Yoram Centre 18/07/2000 182cm 97kg
PENAUD Damian Wing 25/09/1996 192cm 95kg
PETTI Guido Lock 17/11/1994 194cm 110kg
PERCHAUD Matis Prop 17/09/2002 187cm 114kg
POIROT Jefferson Prop 01/11/1992 181cm 117kg
REYBIER Enzo Wing 04/04/2002 175cm 77kg
RICARD Alexandre Lock 30/06/1997 200cm 111kg
SA Connor Hooker 22/01/2002 183cm 101kg
SADIE Carlü Prop 07/05/1997 182cm 147kg
SAMU Pete Back Row 17/12/1991 185cm 102kg
SWINTON Lachlan Back Row 16/01/1997 195cm 113kg
TAMEIFUNA Benjamin Prop 30/08/1991 182cm 148kg
TAPUAI Ben Centre 19/01/1989 180cm 100kg
TATAFU Tevita Back Row 02/01/1996 183cm 120kg
TAUFA Toma’akino Pilier 09/03/1995 180cm 145kg
UBERTI Pablo Centre 19/10/1997 185cm 85kg
VERGNES Bastien Back Row 13/06/1997 194cm 111kg
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TRAINING
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COULD ULSTER
DELIVER A
FRENCH LESSON?
Guest Article
by Rod Nawn
refusal to believe his players had done
themselves or the club credit.
Murphy’s soft-spoken style in front of the
media does not mean he has not got a hard
edge, and training and video sessions this
week will not have been easy for the squad.
That the team kept going as the scoreboard
rolled interminably into the 60s says
something for the character it possesses.
But when that is undermined by persistent
handling errors and defensive frailties, which
certainly were not practiced or planned on
the training ground everyone, has to take a
reality check. We all understand that Ulster
under Murphy is a work in progress and one
truly bad day at the office does not subvert
the progress the squad has made in the last
nine months.
were unavailable, but Murphy might have
hoped for more. To lose a 19-point interval
advantage in Wales was particularly galling.
That said, it is an Ulster squad which has
talent and genuine potential aplenty. The
forward unit is well-drilled and even in
Toulouse showed its resilience and capacity
in the maul and scrummage, and there is
no lack of commitment at the breakdown.
That latter ability will be fully tested this
Saturday afternoon by a Bordeaux line-up
renowned for its expertise and speed in
that crucial area of the game.
Hopefully, Nick Timoney will lead the
breakaway charge, while club captain Iain
Henderson’s calm authority and physical
presence would be a huge asset in countering
the French visitors’ strength at the lineout
and setpiece. The skipper is the athletic
representation of intelligence, his 84 Irish
caps and two British and Irish Lions’ tours
testament to the qualities so many coaches
and team-mates have admired.
What would Ulster want six days after
a resounding defeat in France from the
European and Top 14 champions, and
current table toppers?
The answer, of course, would be a Investec
Champions Cup visit to Kingspan Stadium
by the side which chased Toulouse for the
domestic title last year and is doing precisely
the same this season.
Yes, for Dupont, Ntmack and Ramos last
Sunday, read Damian Penaud, Mattieu
Jalibert and Maxime Lucu. Internationals all,
just part of a Bordeaux Begles side packed
with quality, experience and a team capable
of playing the most expansive rugby and,
when it’s needed, adapt to the most intense
and gritty.
The former was confirmed by the seven
tries which despatched Leicester Tigers
last weekend by 42-28, the latter by the
battling arm wrestle of a 9-6 victory over
Montpellier the previous week in the Top 14
clash at its Stade Chaban Delmas home.
That Ulster should be drawn to meet France’s
best two teams in the Champions Cup
seems almost a punishment, though Head
Coach Richie Murphy’s disappointment with
many aspects of the display in Toulouse is
tempered by what he believes are invaluable
lessons for his young side.
There is a general consensus by players
and management alike that some basic
errors and poor decision-making fell into
the ‘unacceptable’ category, that against a
Toulouse outfit at full strength and in front
of its own fervent support, opposition could
not afford an Antoine Dupont-led side any
hint of weakness. The concession of six
first half tries was lethal to Ulster’s cause,
although the immediate scoring response
up front was creditable.
Injuries and the international game
management programme insisted that
Murphy would field a youthful, relatively
inexperienced fifteen. The Head Coach,
rightly, sees the game in Toulouse as
providing ‘learnings’ but underneath his
understandable reluctance to publicly call
out the matchday panel was a detectable
Youth has been given its fling, and no
doubt Murphy will continue to select
younger players to, first, learn more about
their potential; and, second, to give them
the opportunity to polish their own talents
against the toughest opposition. That is
a platform for development over the mid
and longer term, but supporters, players
and coaches know that winning is a habit
which is addictive and confidence-building
so shorter-term ambitions must be positive.
The BKT URC ship appeared to have
stabilised after an exhausting early sojourn
in South Africa, but the last two losses,
to Cardiff and, more understandably, to
Leinster, have somewhat stalled the side’s
league progress. Granted, Ireland’s Autumn
series meant seven important players
Where Murphy and his management team
have been sorely hit, though they never seek
excuse in the fact, is in the injuries which have
limited their choices in the backline. James
Hume has been a longtime absentee. Two
more internationals, Jacob Stockdale and
Robert Baloucoune are currently having
treatment, and the unfortunate Ben Moxham
faces imminent surgery on a serious knee
injury. Add to a lengthening injury list the
experienced Ethan McIlroy and the threequarter
options are diluted further.
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Michael Lowry will play in any role asked
of him and he, Stuart McCloskey and the
robust presence that is Werner Kok will
probably be asked to play key roles against
Bordeaux.
Stewart Moore, such a versatile and gifted
back, and the reliable Ben Carson suffered
knocks in Toulouse and will have been
battling the clock to be available for a
second consecutive weekend against the
best in France. John Cooney picked up a
hamstring problem against Leinster and
his presence has been missed.
Up front Scottish lock Jonny Gray is
available to add further heft to a unit
liberally decorated with good ball handlers
and carriers. It is a pack which can instantly
translate itself from grinding setpiece to a
group of mobile runners with a flourishing
attacking instinct.
If Murphy decides to recall the Ireland
players who are fit then Rob Herring might
bring solidity to the lineouts and controlled
physicality at the critical breakdowns and
mauls, and his appearance would raise a
cheer around Kingspan Stadium.
What Ulster will definitely offer is a
determination to learn from last week’s
hefty defeat in Europe. It will not dwell on
the failings then but rather concentrate on
what it has shown it can do and what a
united and skilful group can achieve.
Champions Cup ties in Belfast have a special
resonance, and the talents on both sides
this afternoon promise to provide another
game to add to a rich and uplifting history.
Bordeaux, coached by the teak-tough
Yannick Bru, the French hooker of the
early noughties, has creative stardust in
the shape of out-half Jalibert and in the
incomparable winger Penaud, but Ulster
has the individual and collective ability
behind the scrum to cause real problems
for the visitors.
There is also the intriguing possibility that
Ireland’s Joey Carbery, once seen as the
successor-in-waiting to Johnny Sexton,
could play in either a half-back or full-back
role. His sleight of hand and foot would
certainly enliven an encounter with some
familiar faces in the opposition ranks.
Bordeaux provides another challenging
weekend for Ulster but upsets are not
unfamiliar to the Ravenhill support, and
a home win would extend the European
dream into 2025.
Next week it is Munster in the away changing
room as a festive Inter-Pro programme
swings into action, another examination
of what this team can become and how
a high standard of performance can be
consistently sustained.
Another European win in front of an adoring,
raucous Kingspan Stadium crowd? That
would certainly point in a forward direction.
Danske Bank Schools’ Cup Results | Group stages draw to a close
The final games of the group stages in the
Danske Bank Ulster Schools’ Cup took place
this week, with 10 schools having secured
their place in the draw for the Round of 16
which takes place next week on Tuesday
17 December.
The six group winners and four best runners
up will join our six seeded schools, Methodist
College, Campbell College, Ballymena
Academy, Sullivan Upper School, Wallace
High School and Royal Belfast Academical
Group A
Institution in the next round.
Our group winners were Regent House
School, Rainey Endowed School, Enniskillen
Royal Grammar School, Banbridge
Academy, Royal School Armagh and Belfast
Royal Academy. The four best runners up
were Bangor Grammar School, Dalriada
School, Coleraine Grammar School and
Down High School. Here is a closer look at
the results:
Team P W D L TB LB F A Pts
Regent House 3 3 0 0 3 0 121 41 15
Down High School 3 2 0 1 1 0 94 66 10
Ballyclare High School 3 1 0 2 2 1 65 65 7
Lurgan College 3 0 0 3 0 0 20 128 0
Week 1
Regent House 39 – 21 Down High School
Ballyclare High School 33 – 5 Lurgan College
Week 2
Ballyclare High School 5 – 27 Regent House
Lurgan College 0 – 40 Down High School
Week 3
Down High School 33 – 27 Ballyclare High School
Lurgan College 15 – 55 Regent House School
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Group B
Team P W D L TB LB F A Pts
Rainey Endowed School 3 3 0 0 3 0 121 19 15
Bangor Grammar School 3 2 0 1 2 0 90 78 10
Dromore High School 3 1 0 2 2 0 80 74 6
Grosvenor Grammar School 3 0 0 3 0 0 17 137 0
Week 1
Grosvenor Grammar School 0 – 40 Dromore High School
Bangor Grammar School 0 – 40 Rainey Endowed School
Week 2
Rainey Endowed School 34 – 12 Dromore High School
Bangor Grammar School 50 – 10 Grosvenor Grammar School
Week 3
Rainey Endowed School 47 – 7 Grosvenor Grammar
Dromore High School 28 – 40 Bangor Grammar
Group C
Team P W D L TB LB F A Pts
Enniskillen Royal Grammar 3 3 0 0 3 0 111 22 15
Coleraine Grammar 3 2 0 1 3 0 88 53 11
Foyle College 3 1 0 2 1 0 55 59 5
Bangor Academy 3 0 0 3 0 0 0 120 0
Week 1
Enniskillen Royal Grammar 38 – 22 Coleraine Grammar School
Foyle College 40 – 0 Bangor Academy
Week 2
Foyle College 0 – 33 Enniskillen Royal Grammar
Bangor Academy 0 – 40 Coleraine Grammar School
Week 3
Enniskillen Royal Grammar 40 – 0 Bangor Academy
Coleraine Grammar School 26 – 15 Foyle College
Group D
Team P W D L TB LB F A Pts
Banbridge Academy 3 3 0 0 1 0 57 18 13
Dalriada School 3 2 0 1 2 0 75 24 10
Omagh Academy 3 1 0 2 0 0 36 94 4
Royal School Dungannon 3 0 0 3 1 2 44 76 3
Week 1
Royal School Dungannon 15 – 17 Banbridge Academy
Omagh Academy 7 – 42 Dalriada School
Week 2
Banbridge Academy 12 – 0 Dalriada
Royal School Dungannon 24 – 26 Omagh Academy
Week 3
Omagh Academy 3 – 28 Banbridge Academy
Dalriada School 33 – 5 Royal School Dungannon
Group E
Team P W D L TB LB F A Pts
Royal School Armagh 3 3 0 0 3 0 125 10 15
Limavady Grammar 3 2 0 1 0 0 54 66 8
Larne Grammar School 2 1 0 2 1 0 50 90 5
Cambridge House 3 0 0 3 0 0 33 94 0
Week 1
Cambridge House 0 – 40 Royal School Armagh
Limavady Grammar 26 – 14 Larne Grammar
Week 2
Larne Grammar 5 – 45 Royal School Armagh
Limavady Grammar 23 – 12 Cambridge House
Week 3
Larne Grammar 31 – 19 Cambridge House
Royal School Armagh 40 – 5 Limavady Grammar
Group F
Team P W D L TB LB F A Pts
Belfast Royal Academy 3 3 0 0 3 0 127 7 15
Friends’ School 3 2 0 1 2 0 57 59 10
Portadown College 3 1 0 2 0 0 55 87 5
Antrim Grammar School 3 0 0 3 0 0 19 105 0
Week 1
Belfast Royal Academy 47 – 7 Portadown College
Friends’ School 29 – 7 Antrim Grammar School
Week 2
Belfast Royal Academy 40 – 0 Friend’s School
Portadown College 36 – 14 Antrim Grammar School
Week 3
Portadown College 12 – 28 Friends’ School
Antrim Grammar School 0 – 40 Belfast Royal Academy
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WERNER KOK
Werner Kok on his home Champions Cup debut and first christmas
in Belfast...
Ulster’s summer signing talks to us ahead of a winter period of new
experiences in the province, as he gets set for his first home Champions
Cup match and a first Christmas in his new home.
This Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup match represents a crucial
fixture for Ulster, after the disappointment of last weekend’s loss
against the reigning European champions, Toulouse, at the Stade
Ernest-Wallon in Round 1.
For wing, Werner Kok, this match gives him and the team the
next opportunity to try and set things right.
Part of the excitement for Kok this week has been the potential of
playing against Europe’s best at Kingspan Stadium for the first time.
He smiles when he is asked about what he will feel hearing the
Champions Cup anthem in Belfast for the first time.
“I think it will be an amazing, I’m really looking forward to it. The
fans are going to come out and make a big noise and I really
can’t wait. I don’t know what to expect which is the really nice
thing about it.”
Despite recent disappointments, Kok says that the
last number of weeks have been challenging but an
important part of development for what is a young
team, coping with injury set-backs amidst the busy
schedule.
“If it always goes well you only see one side of the
person or group. You see character come out when
things are tough, you shouldn’t back off and should
invest into the guys. I need them as much as they need
me.”
As a wing, Kok, has naturally been reviewing the
potential threats he may come up against this
Saturday, with the French side boasting some of the
most exciting wingers in French rugby.
The 31 year-old is not only driven by the run of
recent defeats but also the frustration of his last
match in Belfast being cut short, as he had to come
off for an HIA shortly into the URC interpro derby
defeat against Leinster.
“The last game here was a bit unfortunate for me but
to get another opportunity to get on the pitch is a
blessing, to get my feet on the field and put an Ulster
jersey on my shoulders, I will give my best.”
Early into his Ulster career, that has been clear to
supporters, with his energy and work-rate clearly huge
parts of his game. For such a positive buzz of energy,
he admits that last weekend was a setback for himself
personally and the team but that the new week has brought
a new focus.
“It was tough and there are a few things that I need to work on
after the defeat. To have a positive team around you, positive
coaching staff who back you and everyone makes it much easier.
We have to stick together, we don’t worry about what is going
on outside and focus internally. Everyone has been positive and
are moving on.”
“They are an expansive team, play good stuff on
transition and have two of the best wings in the world.
We have to make sure we put pressure on them and
will hopefully come out on top.”
Saturday’s fixture kicks off the first of a crucial Christmas
period for Ulster and for Kok, he is very excited about
his first Christmas in Belfast, already noticing the stark
differences between the festivities in Belfast compared to
sunny Durban.
“The cold hasn’t actually bothered me or my wife but it is very
different from what we have been used to! I’ve never had to
defrost my car before and it surprised me because it took 10
minutes out of my day and it almost made me late to the
stadium!”
Kok got a taste of a Belfast Christmas this week, when the
team shared a Christmas lunch after training.
“It was amazing. It was a ten out of ten, the stuffing was
something else. Not more meat than we get back home in
South Africa but more gravy and ‘pigs in a blanket’. The stuffing
was phenomenal!”
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So what will a first Christmas in Ulster for
Kok look like?
“For our first Christmas we will relax, maybe
drive around to see the houses all light up
and maybe we’ll see some carolling. We
will see! But we also have a job to do and
I’m looking forward to it all.”
One thing that has struck the former
Blitzboks star is the positivity with the
Ulster fanbase, who he pays tribute to
over how they have welcomed him, with
some supporters even donning a blonde
wig in honour of him.
“When you see them after the game, win
or lose, they always want to engage and
have a chat. If it wasn’t for the fans then
we wouldn’t be here.
I’m an Ulster player now but there is a 13 or
14-year-old person who wants to play for
Ulster one day and it’s important to give
them time and attention. To see someone
smiling on a matchday is awesome.”
Kok is targeting a vital victory this
weekend that could spring Ulster into the
busy period, with matches against Munster
and Connacht to come over December.
“A win would be the best thing for us
going back into URC next week. With the
Champions Cup we have to do well in the
pool stage, this is our most important game
of the season so far. We have to go for
the win.”
IRFU 150 Interprovincial ‘A’ Championship Fixtures
Munster A 50-33 Ulster A
Fri 29 Nov, 3pm | New Ormond Park
Ulster A v Munster A
Fri 20 Dec, 3pm | Shaw’s Bridge Sports Complex
Connacht Eagles v Ulster A
w/o 28-29 Dec | TBC
Leinster A v Ulster A
w/o 9-10 May | TBC
Ulster A v Leinster A
w/o 16-17 May | TBC
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Spot the Difference
Can you spot the 5 differences?
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ANSWERS: James McNabney missing, Gilbert missing from ball, Werner’s hair changes, Werner’s wrist tape is missing, Leinster player’s sock.

GUESS WHO?
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Stu Moore was my roommate is South
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No rituals, just try to stay as relaxed as
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Thank You!
SPIRIT OF ‘99 THE 1924
HEINEKEN
QUARTER BAR
CLUBHOUSE
BAR
CLUBHOUSE
KITCHEN
Ulster Rugby wish to thank all of our sponsors
and partners for their continued support.
Main Sponsor
PROMENADE 1
PROMENADE 2
ABBEY AUTOLINE
FAMILY STAND
RAVENHILL
SUITE
FAMILY TERRACE
NEVIN SPENCE MEMORIAL TERRACE
SCRUM
BAR
CASTORE
SHOP
LINEOUT
BAR
NEVIN SPENCE MEMORIAL STAND
FAN ZONE /
FOOD VILLAGE
Kit Sponsor
Official On-kit Sponsors
EAST TERRACE
BACKLINE
BAR
A&L GOODBODY LOUNGE
Official Sponsors
CORPORATE BOXES
Catering
The Food Village will be in operation,
serving a variety of cuisines, while the
Cool FM Crew will provide the soundtrack
for the evening.
Five indoor public bars and one outdoor
bar will also be in operation, with live
entertainment in the Clubhouse Bar.
Castore Shop
The Castore Shop will be open from gates
open, until 30 minutes after full-time.
Kingspan Scrum-half Challenge
Santa’s Grotto
Heineken 0.0 sampling
Tayto Giveaway
Kingspan Stadium is now fully cashless,
with all bars and catering outlets
operating via card payments only.
Domestic Sponsors
Official Partners
Live music will be available pre & post-match in the Clubhouse Bar
Respect
Policy
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Incident hotline
07790
200 200
We are
passionate in
our support
We are silent
during kicks
at goal
We respect the
match officials’
decisions
We drink
responsibly
We do not tolerate
abusive or discriminatory
language
We respect opposition
players, management
& supporters
We are mindful
of our language
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