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Muller insists ‘fresh’ Ulster can ruin Leinster double bid
1 week ago

ULSTER captain Johann Muller believes all the pressure is on Leinster ahead of Saturday's Heineken Cup final at Twickenham and says his side are convinced they can topple the favourites.Leinster are bidding to become only the second side to win back-to-b
Trimble motivated by Irish rivalry
1 week ago

Ulster wing Andrew Trimble has warned Leinster they will face a side "motivated by jealousy" in the first all-Irish Heineken Cup final at Twickenham on Saturday.Ulster were the first Irish side to win Europe's premier club competition when they beat Colo
McCormack's head and heart say Blues
1 week ago

HAVING played for both Ulster and Leinster in the middle of the last decade, Ronnie McCormack saw the structures in place for one of them in particular to become a consistent force in Europe.And, perhaps surprisingly, it was the northern province that lo
Leinster and Ulster players dominate awards shortlist
1 week ago

LEINSTER and Ulster players make up four of the five nominees for the European Player of the Year, with Toulon's Jonny Wilkinson the only player not based in Ireland to be nominated.Stephen Ferris and Ruan Pienaar represent the northern province and are
Henry recovery a major boost for Ulster ahead of final clash
2 weeks ago

Flanker Chris Henry has handed Ulster a major boost ahead of next Saturday's Heineken Cup final against Leinster at Twickenham.Henry, who was named as the Ulster Player of the Year this week, has declared himself available for selection again after missi
McLaughlin Academy move still up in the air
5 days ago

OUTGOING Ulster coach Brian McLaughlin has yet to sign a contract on the proposed move to head up the provincial Academy, according to sources.McLaughlin, who led Ulster to their first Heineken Cup final in 13 years, is being replaced by New Zealander Ma
Victorious Leinster shine spotlight on national failings
6 days ago

Blue was the colour but football was not the game for one team who conquered Europe last Saturday. Leinster -- not Chelsea -- claimed their third Heineken Cup title in four years at Twickenham, sparking celebrations that probably finished as late as thos
o'connor may rejoin ulster
3 weeks ago

ULSTER are keen to bring Niall O'Connor back to the province following the confirmation that Ian Humphreys will be joining London Irish at the end of the season, WRITES HUGH FARRELLY.O'Connor left Ulster for Connacht last year and has another year on his