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          2768dNick Said

          Pienaar: No regrets over decision to call time on Boks

          The Boks could have used a player of Pienaar's experience and versatility on tour to Europe, and at the Rugby World Cup in Japan next year, but he says that chapter of his career is now firmly closed.

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          2776dKweseESPN Staff

          Former Springboks flanker Deysel retires

          Deysel, who joined Ulster from Guinness Pro14 rivals Munster in 2017, made his decision because of a "combination of lower-body injuries and various niggles".

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          2808dKweséESPN staff

          Last-minute score sees Cheetahs-Ulster draw

          Former Wallaby Henry Speight scored a try in a dramatic finish to ensure a draw for Ulster in their PRO14 encounter against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Friday.

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          2814dNick Said

          Coetzee inspires Ulster to victory over Kings

          Former Springbok loose-forward Marcell Coetzee rock the shackles with a second-half try to help Irish side Ulster to a 28-7 victory over hosts the Southern Kings in their PRO14

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          2842dESPN

          Ulster reach agreement for McFarland to join

          Ulster have reached an agreement with Scottish Rugby for Dan McFarland to begin as their head coach from Monday after he was released from his contract.

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          2848dESPN

          Ulster's Stockdale to miss start of season

          Ulster could be without star winger Jacob Stockdale until October after a hamstring injury ruled him out before the start of the new season.

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          2925dESPN Staff

          Payne: I have to give up Ireland, Ulster dream

          Ireland, Ulster and British & Irish Lions centre Jared Payne has been forced to retire after being unable to recover from a head injury sustained on the Lions' tour of New Zealand last year and will take up a coaching role with the Irish province.

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          2929dESPN Staff

          Byrne, Beirne in Ireland squad for Australia

          Joe Schmidt has named uncapped duo Ross Byrne and Tadhg Beirne in Ireland's squad for their summer tour of Australia next month.

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          2953dESPN Staff

          Ulster land Scotland assistant as head coach

          Ulster Rugby have confirmed current Scotland assistant coach Dan McFarland as their new head coach for next season after he signed a three-year deal with the Irish Province.

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          2963dCillian O Conchuir

          Piutau wants to give Ulster parting gift

          Ulster's former All Black Charles Piutau is determined to "make the jersey proud" as he aims to help deliver Champions Cup qualification in his final two appearances for the Irish province.

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          2971dESPN Staff

          Ulster sponsor breaks silence on rape trial

          Ulster Rugby sponsor Bank of Ireland (BOI) has told the province that it is "highly concerned" with the behavioural and conduct issues that arose during the recent rape trial which saw player's Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding acquitted March 29.

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          2977dESPN Staff

          Jackson apologises, will always regret events

          Ulster fly-half Paddy Jackson admitted he was ashamed as he apologised for his behaviour that led to him facing rape charges, which he was cleared of last week.

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          2979dESPN Staff

          Gilroy 'deeply sorry' for rape trial message

          Ulster player Craig Gilroy has apologised "unreservedly" for a WhatsApp message he sent which was used in the rape trial of teammates Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding.

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          2985dESPN Staff

          Ireland players found not guilty of rape

          Ireland internationals Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding have been cleared of rape following an eight-week trial in a Belfast court.

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          2994dPA Sport

          Best, Kearney extend IRFU deals

          Ireland captain Rory Best and fullback Rob Kearney have signed new contracts with the Irish Rugby Football Union until the 2019 World Cup.

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          3012dPA Sport

          Gibbes to leave Ulster, return to New Zealand

          Jono Gibbes will leave his post as Ulster head coach at the end of the PRO14 season to return to his native New Zealand.

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          3057dESPN Staff

          Bowe confirms retirement for end of season

          Ireland and British & Irish Lions wing Tommy Bowe has revealed he will bow out of professional rugby at the end of the campaign.

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          3088dPA Sport

          Kiss: Ulster wanted 'major statement' vs. Quins

          Ulster director of rugby Les Kiss was a happy man after his side's six-try 52-24 bonus-point victory over Harlequins which secured second spot in Pool 1 of the European Champions Cup.

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          3089dESPN Staff

          CC team news: Quins without star trio

          The Champions Cup is set for another enthralling weekend of action as the return legs of the double headers are played and pools continue to take shape.

          2026 European Rugby Champions Cup Table

          Pool 1
          RTeamGPPDP
          1Glasgow Warriors4+4920
          2Stade Toulousain4+9412
          3Sale Sharks4-3811
          4Saracens4+1310
          5Sharks4-1010
          6Clermont Auvergne4-1080
          Pool 2
          RTeamGPPDP
          1Bath Rugby4+9116
          2Toulon4+1714
          3Castres Olympique4-810
          4Edinburgh4-7110
          5Munster4-28
          6Gloucester Rugby4-276
          Pool 3
          RTeamGPPDP
          1Leinster4+3518
          2Harlequins4+9815
          3Stormers4-814
          4Leicester Tigers4+36
          5La Rochelle4-136
          6Bayonne4-1150
          Pool 4
          RTeamGPPDP
          1Bordeaux Begles4+7620
          2Northampton Saints4+4616
          3Bristol Rugby4+5014
          4Bulls4-687
          5Pau4-506
          6Scarlets4-543

          2026 RankingsEuropean Rugby Champions Cup

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            Tries Scored 1st Bordeaux Begles : 27 Tries Scored
            UNI1st
            0
            27
          • %{rank}%{ordinal}
            Points Difference 1st Harlequins : 98 Points Difference
            HAR1st
            0
            98