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Irish Independent
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Munster v Ulster – Provinces face off in URC showdown at Thomond Park
Live | Today at 14:00 Munster play host to provincial rivals Ulster in URC action this evening. Back-to-back URC defeats have left Munster in ninth place, outside of the play-off spots, while, more importantly, the province's place in next season's Champions Cup is also seriously at risk. For Ulster, their hopes of snatching a late play-off spot are still alive. Richie Murphy's men currently sit in 12th place, but such is the congested nature of the URC table, Ulster are only three points off the all-important top eight. Kick-off at Thomond Park is 7.35pm. 4 minutes ago Jude Postlethwaite reveals what he must do to reach the next level for Ulster Jude Postlethwaite reveals what he must do to reach the next level for Ulster As one of the top players in the RBAI side that famously won three Schools Cups in a row, Jude Postlethwaite is not a player you would think is shy on confidence. Here's Richie Murphy's pre-match thoughts Some people think Ulster are a million miles away… but we really aren't, insists coach Richie Murphy In a season that has ebbed and flowed more than the tide crashing against the promenade at Portstewart, Ulster know they need to be on the crest of a wave when the season ends if they are to earn the rewards they so desperately crave. 17 minutes ago Ulster able to call upon Ireland trio for must-win URC derby clash with Munster Ulster able to call upon Ireland trio for must-win URC derby clash with Munster Ulster have been handed a timely boost for their must-win United Rugby Championship clash with Munster on Friday night with three Ireland internationals, including captain Iain Henderson, back in the line-up for their trip to Thomond Park (kick-off 7.35pm). 19 minutes ago Hello and welcome to our live coverage of tonight's crucial URC clash between Munster and Ulster. With both defeat enduring a difficult season, there loser of tonight's game is unlikely to make the the URC Play-Offs and qualify for next season's Champions Cup. It's all on the line at Thomond Park. Kick-off in 35 minutes.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Champions Cup qualification 'so important' for Ulster
Ulster centre Jude Postlethwaite says it is "so important" that Ulster are playing Champions Cup rugby next season. The 1999 European Cup winners have played in every edition of the competition since its launch in 1995 but are in danger of missing out for 2025-26. Richie Murphy's side are 12th in the United Rugby Championship with two games remaining and only the top eight will qualify. They will face Munster at Thomond Park on Friday with their fellow province also in need of a result to boost their own play-off push. "It's so important, that's where we want to be," said Postlethwaite of Champions Cup qualification. "That's where we've been the last number of years. "I just think it's important for the whole club and community that we're playing in Europe." After Munster, Ulster will finish their regular season with a trip to Edinburgh on 16 May. "These last two games are very important," Postlethwaite added. "We're all very motivated to play our style of rugby and we feel like we're going to back that and hopefully get two big performances to finish the season. "Interpros are always so physical and they're going to be up for it. We're really looking forward to it and hopefully we put in a performance."
BBC News
08-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Champions Cup qualification 'so important' for Ulster
Ulster centre Jude Postlethwaite says it is "so important" that Ulster are playing Champions Cup rugby next 1999 European Cup winners have played in every edition of the competition since its launch in 1995 but are in danger of missing out for Murphy's side are 12th in the United Rugby Championship with two games remaining and only the top eight will qualify. They will face Munster at Thomond Park on Friday with their fellow province also in need of a result to boost their own play-off push."It's so important, that's where we want to be," said Postlethwaite of Champions Cup qualification."That's where we've been the last number of years."I just think it's important for the whole club and community that we're playing in Europe."After Munster, Ulster will finish their regular season with a trip to Edinburgh on 16 May."These last two games are very important," Postlethwaite added."We're all very motivated to play our style of rugby and we feel like we're going to back that and hopefully get two big performances to finish the season."Interpros are always so physical and they're going to be up for it. We're really looking forward to it and hopefully we put in a performance."
Belfast Telegraph
07-05-2025
- Sport
- Belfast Telegraph
Jude Postlethwaite reveals what he must do to reach the next level for Ulster
As one of the top players in the RBAI side that famously won three Schools Cups in a row, Jude Postlethwaite is not a player you would think is shy on confidence. A member of the Ulster Schools set-up alongside his success with Dan Soper's all-conquering squad, the now 23-year-old oozed class every time he stepped on the pitch and was front and centre — literally in the latter case — to their repeated success.
The Citizen
26-04-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
URC result: Sharks claw their way back against Ulster
While Ulster led 19–5 at half-time, the second half was all Sharks, who fought back to claim a 22–19 win. The Sharks showed grit to fight back from a 19–5 deficit against Ulster at the break. Picture: Tyler Miller/Sportsfile via Getty Images The Sharks recovered well from a stunning Ulster start, gradually winning momentum back in the second half and securing a 22–19 victory in their United Rugby Championship match at Kingspan Stadium in Belfast on Saturday. Ulster were dominant in the set-pieces and aerial play, leading 19–5 at half-time before a Sharks resurgence saw Ulster lose their last game played at home before the URC play-offs. The Sharks felt the absence of Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth in the lineouts. Named captain for the day, he was withdrawn at the last minute due to flu. Vincent Tshituka stepped in at No 4, but the Sharks struggled, losing several lineouts as a result. Still, the star-studded Sharks featured 11 Springboks in their starting XV. But they often lacked the killing instinct to finish their opportunities, only clawing their way back into the game through grit and repeated efforts. Ulster's blistering start against Sharks Ulster came out guns blazing, scoring two tries in the first 10 minutes. Jack Murphy scored the first after a good line break from fullback Jacob Stockdale, while Jude Postlethwaite scored the second try after a charge down. The score remained unchanged until the 29th minute, when Ulster's Nathan Doak scored a converted try after a Stockdale kick-and-chase. The Sharks finally responded in the 33rd minute, Makazole Mapimpi scoring from an overlap. In the process, Stockdale received a yellow card for a cynical foul. The Sharks looked to capitalise on the extra man with another overlap try, but it was disallowed due to a forward pass. The Sharks trailed by 14 points at half-time. The Durban side gained more possession and momentum in the second half but twice lost the ball just metres from the Ulster try line. On their third attempt, Emmanuel Tshituka crashed over for a converted try in the 60th minute. Jurenzo Julius danced between defenders to score the Sharks' third try in the 69th minute. The score was tied 19–19 with 10 minutes to play. At this point, the Sharks seemed the favourites to wrestle the win. They took the lead for the first time with three minutes left on the clock. It was courtesy of a Jordan Hendrikse penalty. The Sharks held onto possession for the final minutes to secure the win. Scorers Sharks: Tries – Makazole Mapimpi, Emmanuel Tshituka, Jurenzo Julius. Conversions – Jordan Hendrikse 2/3. Penalties – Hendrikse 1/1. Ulster: Tries – Jack Murphy, Jude Postlethwaite, Nathan Doak. Conversions – Murphy 2/3. Penalties – .
