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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.
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.
