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Are Ulster qualified for Europe, play-off permutations and the wonderful Ireland Women by Belfast Telegraph Sport See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Allen on playing for Ulster and Edinburgh and why he has no regrets on retiring at 26 by Belfast Telegraph Sport See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ulster's European heartbreak, two-legged ties to stay and a Munster bounce back by Belfast Telegraph Sport See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Flight frights, frustrated Frenchmen and frivolous first-legs in Toulouse by Belfast Telegraph Sport See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A try not awarded, Ulster's priorities in Pretoria and Ireland Women kick off the Six Nations by Belfast Telegraph Sport See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seven straight wins for Ulster, Ireland keep Six Nations hope alive and a Schools' Cup final by Belfast Telegraph Sport See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ulster Rugby welcomed four players back from the Ireland panel last weekend and all did everything they could to forge their way into Andy Farrell's thinking. Robert Baloucoune's try brace, fellow scorers Nick Timoney and James Hume as well as captain Iain Henderson all played key roles in the easy win over Cardiff. Now the question is whether they'll be facing England or Leinster on a super Satur...

The secret about the podcast's favourite son is now officially out as Mike Lowry played a starring role on his Six Nations debut for Ireland. That gives rugby reporters Jonathan Bradley and Richard Mulligan plenty to discuss with host Gareth Hanna, not to mention the scrum law that left Italy playing most of the game with 13 men and turned the tie into a glorified training exercise. There's also,...

Ulster Rugby emerged from a windswept Rodney Parade with a 12-0 win over Dragons in Sunday's United Rugby Championship tie and immediately attention turned to Ireland's Six Nations game against Italy this weekend. Just how many from the northern province will get the nod at the Aviva Stadium? It's all up for debate and joining Gareth Hanna to discuss the big talking point are Jonathan Bradley and...

Ireland's Six Nations Grand Slam hopes disappeared in the closing seconds in the Stade de France on Saturday evening. The contentious decision not to go to the corner with a 72nd minute penalty proved the chief talking point in the immediate aftermath, while a pass from Roman Ntamack took over that mantle when another video angle of France's opening try appeared on social media on Monday. Joining...

Ulster’s Ireland stars show the right attitude and debating Andy Farrell’s selection conundrum by Belfast Telegraph Sport See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Six Nations is upon us and so a weekend full of rugby awaits. There are senior and Under 20 games to preview, as well as Ulster Rugby's visit of Connacht to the Kingspan Stadium. The naming rights of that ground are also on the agenda of this week's podcast, as is Craig Gilroy's controversial yellow card in last weekend's win over Scarlets. Joining host Gareth Hanna to do all that are the Belf...

Mark Robson on buying Jared Payne lobster pots, being a hit in Guatemala and Twitter trolls by Belfast Telegraph Sport See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ulster's youthful back line come of age, Jared Payne departs and Jacob Stockdale's lengthy absence by Belfast Telegraph Sport See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the second episode of 2022 as Ulster's season ticks into a crucial period with back-to-back European fixtures. There is a huge tactical debate to have surrounding last weekend's defeat in Munster, which sparks discussion around the differing psychology of sports fans and sports reporters. The Belfast Telegraph's rugby correspondent Jonathan Bradley and Ulster Rugby photographer John Dickson a...

The first Ulster Rugby Round Up podcast of 2022 has arrived, with news of John Cooney - and plenty of others - signing new contracts comforting us through the festive Covid call-offs. Joining Gareth Hanna to discuss those deals as well as look ahead to this weekend's slated game against Munster are rugby reporters Jonathan Bradley and Richard Mulligan. Also on the agenda are Sean Reffell's signing...

Ethan McIlroy's wonder score, festive inter-pros and disagreeing with Brian O'Driscoll by Belfast Telegraph Sport See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One Champions Cup match down and from an originally daunting draw, all looks rosy in Ulster Rugby's European campaign. The win in Clermont is another landmark moment in the season for Dan McFarland's side, giving plenty for reporters Jonathan Bradley and Richard Mulligan to discuss with host Gareth Hanna. On the agenda are the performances of James Hume and John Cooney, Nick Timoney's controversia...

Finally breaking our Leinster hoodoo and newfound back row riches by Belfast Telegraph Sport See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The autumn internationals are at an end and Ulster Rugby are gearing up for their long-awaited return against Leinster on Saturday evening. Belfast Telegraph rugby correspondent Jonathan Bradley and reporter Adam McKendry join Gareth Hanna to discuss not only that United Rugby Championship clash but also the lay of the land for Ireland's Ulster contingent. Just where do they stand in the pecking o...

Ireland seem to be making something of a habit of beating the All Blacks these days. With 12 Leinstermen in the starting team during the weekend's landmark win at the Aviva Stadium, Jonathan Bradley is joined by Michael Sadlier and John Dickson to wonder whether the national team are as well just fielding their top provincial side. There's also a look at just how good the performance was, what it...

What have Ireland learned from Japan, facing the All Blacks and does Iain Henderson fit? by Belfast Telegraph Sport See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ireland's reliance on Jonathan Sexton and Bradley Roberts' defection to join Wales by Belfast Telegraph Sport See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ulster's perfect start to the season is over in remarkable fashion. The 36-11 collapse against Connacht at the Aviva Stadium has led to something of a investigation demanded by the bagful of listener questions sent in this week. Joining Gareth Hanna to pick through them are the Belfast Telegraph's rugby correspondent Jonathan Bradley and Adam McKendry. Among the talking points are Dan McFarland's...

The Ulster Rugby Round Up is back by popular demand after an unexpected week's break. Joining Gareth Hanna to discuss another, according to some, dissatisfying bonus point victory are Jonathan Bradley and Michael Sadlier. As well as the win over the Lions, there's also Rory Best's latest foray into the coaching world, Will Addison's new injury and the upcoming game against Connacht on the agenda....