Stand Up: An Ulster Rugby Show

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 biggest moments in Ulster Rugby history.
Craig opens up about retirement, life away from the game, the try at Thomond Park that still gets talked about today, and the move to Exeter that nearly happened.
An honest, funny conversation with one of Ulster Rugby's most popular players.

Ireland international and former Ulster player Brittany Hogan joins the Stand Up Ulster Rugby Show live at the Waterfront Hall alongside Gareth Steenson.
Brittany reflects on her journey from Ballynahinch RFC to representing Ireland on the international stage, discusses life at Sale Sharks, the growth of the women's game, Ireland's Six Nations campaign, beating New Zealand, and what the future holds for rugby in Ireland.
She also opens up on the sacrifices required to reach the top level and the community that rugby has given her throughout her career.

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 of the season, to young player of the year, unsung heroes and some completely made-up categories that probably shouldn't exist.🏆 Awards include:Werner Kok Fan Favourite AwardTry of the SeasonBest Bit of BusinessYoung Player of the YearGlue Guy AwardSchools & Women's Game Players to WatchPlus a selection of completely unofficial Stand Up awardsAudio versions of every episode are available wherever you get your podcasts.

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 miss an opportunity?
We get into the reality of the conditions, the physical battle up front, the impact of missing key players, and whether this season should be viewed as progress or disappointment.
We also look ahead to what comes next for Ulster — recruitment, squad depth, the challenge of competing financially, and why this young group could still be building towards something special.
Plus, Paddy reflects on his own career, moving away from Ulster, and the lessons young players can learn from big-game experiences.If Ulster are to get back to the top table of European rugby, where does it start?

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 coach Gareth Steenson and journalist Issy Todd to react to Ireland’s emphatic win over Scotland, a record-breaking day at the Aviva Stadium, and what this Six Nations campaign says about the direction of the team.From the atmosphere created by 31,000 supporters and the rise of the ‘Green Wave’ to standout performers, growing competition for places, and why this young squad feels different, we look at the momentum building around Ireland Women’s rugby.We also get into what comes next — pathways, player development, the Celtic Challenge, growing crowds, and why this could just be the beginning for a side that looks ready to keep pushing forward.