Stand Up: An Ulster Rugby Show

Mike Orchin-McKeever on the State of Ulster Club Rugby

On this episode of the Stand Up Ulster Rugby Podcast, we’re joined by teacher, coach, former player, student of the game and all-round good egg Mike Orchin-McKeever, the

Back to School with Ritchie McMaster

In this episode of the Stand Up Ulster Rugby Podcast, we sit down with Ritchie McMaster for a wide-ranging chat about schools rugby in Ulster.Ritchie reflects on the expe

3 new players Ulster fans should be excited about this season...

Gareth Steenson and Peter Lockhart discuss three key new players that will make a difference to Ulster this season...

3 Things Ulster Must Get Right in Pre-Season

Gareth Steenson and Peter Lockhart sit down for a chat about what Ulster should be focusing on during pre-season ahead of the new campaign. From managing the season in b

From Armagh to Ulster: Niamh Marley’s Remarkable Rugby Journey

This week on The Stand Up, Ulster Women's Player of the Season Niamh Morley joins the podcast to tell one of the most unique stories in Irish rugby. After more than two

Alan Solomons: Lessons from Solly

What made Ulster Rugby such a force in the early years of professionalism? This week, former Ulster Head Coach Alan Solomons joins the podcast to look back on one of the

John Cooney: Kicking on

Ulster legend John Cooney pops into the Waterfront Hall studio fresh off the plane from France, and straight away it's clear pre-season hasn't quite kicked in yet — he re

Trimby and Shanners: On The Big Stage

What happens when the final whistle blows on a professional rugby career? This week, former Ulster favourites Dave Shanahan and Andrew Trimble join the podcast to reflec

From Zimbabwe to the Double

From growing up in Zimbabwe to winning Premiership titles, a European Cup, and lifting trophies with Exeter Chiefs, Dave Ewers joins Stand Up: An Ulster Rugby Show to ref

Craig Gilroy: The Truth About Life After Rugby

Former Ulster and Ireland winger Craig Gilroy joins the Stand Up team to reflect on a career that brought unforgettable highs, devastating injuries, and some of the bigge

Brittany Hogan: Ireland’s Green Wave

Ireland international and former Ulster player Brittany Hogan joins the Stand Up Ulster Rugby Show live at the Waterfront Hall alongside Gareth Steenson. Brittany reflec

Alternative Ulster Rugby Awards | Fan Favourites, Best Business & Young Player of the Year

The Stand Up Ulster Rugby Alternative Awards are here.Dan Humphreys joins Gareth and Peter to hand out some of the awards that really matter. From fan favourites and try

Ulster’s Challenge Cup Final: Failure or Progress?

his week, we’re joined by former player Paddy McAllister to unpack Ulster’s painful Challenge Cup final defeat in Bilbao.Was Montpellier simply too strong, or did Ulster

The Green Wave Is Growing

31,000 fans, three home wins, and a team full of confidence — Ireland Women’s rugby feels like it’s building something special.This week, we’re joined by Ireland Women’s

All In: Ulster v Montpellier Preview

Ulster are one game away from silverware. Ahead of a huge Challenge Cup final in Bilbao, we’re joined by French rugby expert James Harrington to break down exactly what U

Bilbao or Broke: Ulster’s European Final Awaits

Ulster’s season comes down to one game. Ahead of a huge Challenge Cup final against Montpellier, former Ulster and Ireland centre Luke Marshall joins us to break down whe

Mark Robson on Ulster’s Best Chance in Years

This week, we’re joined by legendary rugby commentator Mark Robson for a deep dive into Ulster Rugby’s season, the evolution under Richie Murphy, and whether this side ca

Storm Warning at Ravenhill

On this episode we discuss the Stormers clash, with Angus Bell returning, squad depth being tested, and predictions for another huge night at Ravenhill.

Episode 2: Inside Ulster Rugby with CEO Hugh McCaughey

This week, we sit down with the CEO of Ulster Rugby, Hugh McCaughey, for a deep dive into the province's future.From long-term squad development and building depth across

Episode 1 Stand Up Ulster Rugby Show: It's Crunch Time

The brand new Stand Up: Ulster Rugby Show launches today. I’m hosting it alongside Gareth Steenson, and for episode one we’re joined by Ulster legend Alan O'Connor. We