{"id":552951,"date":"2026-03-20T14:15:08","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T14:15:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/552951\/"},"modified":"2026-03-20T14:15:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T14:15:08","slug":"ulster-rugby-vs-connacht-rugby-preview-kickoff-time-lineups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/552951\/","title":{"rendered":"Ulster Rugby vs. Connacht Rugby Preview Kickoff Time, Lineups"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ulster Rugby return to Belfast<\/a> for a key URC interprovincial clash against Connacht Rugby, with both sides bringing momentum and familiarity into a matchup that often delivers intensity.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Playing at Affidea Stadium, Ulster will look to lean on its strong home form, while Connacht arrives confident after a productive stretch of performances.<\/p>\n

Connacht head coach Stuart Lancaster emphasized the significance of the challenge, noting both Ulster\u2019s consistency and the physical demands of interprovincial rugby. With several players returning from international duty, Connacht enters the contest with renewed depth and energy.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve been building some nice momentum this past month or two but tomorrow will be the biggest challenge yet in this block,\u201d Lancaster said. \u201cUlster have been very strong this season and their home form is also impressive, but we are excited about the game and what lies ahead.\u201d<\/p>\n

Lancaster also highlighted the importance of key returns to the lineup.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s great to welcome the five players back from international duty, while Heff\u2019s return is also welcome because he was in great form before his injury,\u201d he said. \u201cThese interpros are always intense and physical.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Ulster Rugby vs. Connacht Rugby Kickoff Time, Lineups<\/p>\n

Ulster Rugby host Connacht Rugby on Friday at Affidea Stadium in Belfast. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:45 p.m. ET, with Mike Adamson serving as referee.<\/p>\n

How To Watch Ulster Rugby vs. Connacht Rugby<\/p>\n

The match will stream live on FloRugby and the FloSports app in the United States.<\/p>\n

Ulster Rugby Lineup vs. Connacht RugbyMichael LowryWerner KokJacob StockdaleBen CarsonZac WardJack MurphyNathan DoakAngus BellTom StewartScott WilsonIain Henderson (C)Joe HopesDavid McCannMarcus ReaJuarno Augustus<\/p>\n

Replacements: Rob Herring, Sam Crean, Tom O\u2019Toole, Matthew Dalton, Bryn Ward, Conor McKee, Jonny Scott, Ethan McIlroy<\/p>\n

Connacht Rugby Lineup vs. Ulster RugbySe\u00e1n NaughtonShane JenningsCathal FordeBundee AkiFinn TreacyJack CartyColm ReillyBilly BohanDave HeffernanFinlay BealhamJoe JoyceDarragh MurrayJosh MurphyCian Prendergast (C)Sean Jansen<\/p>\n

Replacements: Matthew Victory, Peter Dooley, Sam Illo, Niall Murray, Paul Boyle, Ben Murphy, Josh Ioane, John Devine<\/p>\n

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A FloRugby annual subscription provides access to live matches and replays from the URC, Gallagher PREM Rugby, Top 14 and EPCR competitions throughout the global rugby season.<\/p>\n

FloRugby’s Professional Club Power Rankings: March 18, 2026<\/p>\n

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How To Watch Rugby Matches In The United States On FloRugby<\/p>\n

Professional club rugby in Europe all streams on FloRugby and the FloSports app in the United States. FloRugby and FloSports also are the U.S. home to:\u00a0<\/p>\n

FloRugby also is home to match archives and match replays.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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