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The Red Hand

‘Next Level Ulster Rugby Journalism’, offering unrivalled insight, unfiltered opinion, powerful stories and accessible analysis.

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01:10:17

Boo-urns

The Red Hand ·

2024/01/03

It's good to be back after a short Christmas break - hope you had a good one! Ulster have enjoyed an unbeaten run so far in 2024 and in the process of beating our provincial rivals, Ulster are now the number one province in Ireland. What a difference a few weeks makes. Ulster fans - is there anything better than beating Leinster at their place? The win was far from perfect but we still got the result. It was a heroic effort from the lads and it begs the question: what has galvanised the team of

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01:12:18

Dan's Lab

The Red Hand ·

2023/12/20

"Never in doubt" Those were the words I was repeating after Ulster's inevitable demolition of Racing at Fortress Kingspan. Christmas has come early. Ulster are class again. Having been luke-warm to tepid so far this season, have Ulster been bubbling away beneath the surface? Are they now ready to boil over following their best performance in over a year? If you missed his post match interview, Dan said that he and some senior members of the squad had been spending time conducting experiments -

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01:10:19

Bath Bomb

The Red Hand ·

2023/12/13

Life as an Ulster fan is anything but boring and, as usual, there's plenty to discuss on the podcast this week. Let's start with the positives: Ulster Rugby have an incredibly large and loyal fanbase, a fancy new stadium and pitch and a talented squad with a number of really good prospects coming through. So, this begs the question why Dan McFarland's men are struggling on the pitch and why Ulster are in such a precarious position as an organisation. There's a saying that a fish rots from the head

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00:55:33

The Coming Storm?

The Red Hand ·

2023/12/06

Welcome to the Red Hand Podcast. Are there dark clouds gathering at Ulster? Is a storm coming for the current head-coach? Following defeat at the weekend, Dan McFarland slammed the standards in training and, by extension, his own ability to coach the team. I’m not sure the words went down well with Ulster supporters, many of whom seemed not best pleased by the performance or Dan’s reaction. It’s just a game at the end of the day – a frivolous game, a bit of fun – entertainment – so there’s no point

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01:13:43

Haste Ye Back

The Red Hand ·

2023/11/29

Dan McFarland’s men started like a steam train but ran out of track as Glasgow battled their way back into the game and won 33-20. Two tries within 11 minutes from Tom Stewart and Cooney but Glasgow dominated the rest of the match. Three away games and two losses for Ulster (which could have very easily been three losses) Is it simply a case of ‘taking your lessons and moving on’ as Dan McFarland often says or are there more serious problems to be addressed? To answer these questions and more, I’m

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00:58:35

Lion Tamers

The Red Hand ·

2023/11/22

It was a miserable night and in many ways a pretty miserable game on Friday night against the Lions, but Ulster found a way to get the win so we’re going to stay positive! Despite being down by seven points at halftime, Dan McFarland’s men went up a gear in the second half and ultimately held on for a 24-17 victory. In horrendous conditions at fortress Ravenhill, it was not the most entertaining of games to put it lightly. Tries from James Hume, Stockdale and Rob Herring allowed Ulster to claw their

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00:56:07

Munster Mash

The Red Hand ·

2023/11/15

It’s two weeks after Halloween but Ulster have done the ‘Munster Mash’, defeating their provincial rivals 21-14 at Fortress Ravenhill. Grave problems for Munster as, after the visitors drew first blood, they were guilty of coffin up the ball on too many occasions, allowing Ulster back into the game. Dan McFarland’s men held off Munster in the dying stages with Munster pummelling their line, and secured a historic victory. To discuss the game I’m joined by regular panelists Nathan, Jack, Patrick and

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01:10:07

Glass Half Full

The Red Hand ·

2023/11/07

If you're struggling to work out how to feel after the game at the weekend then you're not alone. We lost but... did we really win when you consider the performance exceeded all expectations? The answer, of course, is no. Your outlook on the game will depend on whether you're a glass-half-empty or glass-half-full type of person. Half of Ulster's fan-base has chosen to focus on the glass being partly full with several impressive individual performances, an early lead and a spirited effort from a

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00:56:31

Ulster Grab Bulls by the Horns

The Red Hand ·

2023/11/02

This week we're looking back at Ulster's battling win over the Bulls on Sunday and looking ahead to their clash with Connacht on Saturday. As always, there's plenty to discuss about the game which was a pretty entertaining watch (although I could have done without those nerve-racking few minutes at the end!) The new pitch is already paying for itself in terms of saving Ulster's laundry bills and, apart from that, we saw a more ambitious Ulster trying to keep the ball alive and bring our electric set

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00:51:52

Ulster's Italian Job and Upcoming Bull-run

The Red Hand ·

2023/10/25

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00:56:32

Ulster v Zebre and Pre-Season Review

The Red Hand ·

2023/10/18

Welcome back to the Red Hand Podcast. It has been a while. Now that the side-show distraction of the World Cup is over, we are back to the main event - the URC - as Ulster prepare to face Zebre away in their opening game. The dust has settled on yet another disappointing campaign as Ireland yet again crashed out in the quarters. We won't dwell on this - plenty has been said by others about their early departure. Suffice to say, we would have won if more Ulster men had been on the field. I'm

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01:09:26

Conor Carey: Cornerstone

The Red Hand ·

2023/06/23

I am delighted to be joined by Conor Carey. We have timed this podcast perfectly because Conor has just announced his retirement from professional rugby and is ready to reflect on a great career. Rugby fans in Ulster will know Conor as he is one who slipped through the net. He played rugby in Ulster up the age-groups and Ireland under 20s and then went on to have along and successful career - just not in Ulster (although he nearly came full circle last season...) Conor is also uniquely positioned to

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00:49:17

Andrew Maxwell: Taking Care of Business

The Red Hand ·

2023/06/07

I’m joined on this episode by Andrew Maxwell. Ulster fans will remember Andrew from his successful time with the club playing on the wing between 03/04 and 07 before joining Edinburgh. However, Andrew’s rugby career only forms part of his story: after hanging up his boots he transitioned seamlessly into the world of business, becoming co-owner of Irish Burrito chain, Boojum and now has another exciting and innovative venture which is set to revolutionise fast food in Belfast. I really enjoyed

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00:51:28

Mark Best: Road Less Travelled

The Red Hand ·

2023/05/16

Mark Best came through the ranks with Ulster and Ireland before taking the 'road less travelled' of choosing an alternative path. I chat to Mark about his journey, what it's like to transition back into real life and now enjoying club rugby with Ballynahinch where he was recently man of the match in their Senior Cup Final victory over Queens. I really enjoyed chatting to Mark and I hope you enjoy listening. ps. If you have a spare few moments type 'Mark Best Highlights' into

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00:54:14

Ulster v Connacht: Friday Night Takeaways

The Red Hand ·

2023/05/09

Ulster season came to a shuddering halt against interprovincial rivals, Connacht, on Friday night in Belfast. Ulster's season is over. But where does that leave us? Is Dan still the man to take us forward? Should we be concerned that 10 players (at least) are leaving and only 2 are coming in? What went wrong on Friday night? The panel wrestle with these questions.

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00:52:44

John Andress: Rugby Agent

The Red Hand ·

2023/05/02

I’m excited to be joined by former professional rugby player and agent, John Andress. John’s an Ulsterman with a long and successful playing career. In fact he’s played over 200 professional games with the likes of Exeter Chiefs, London Harlequins, Worcester Warriors, Edinburgh Rugby, Munster and Connacht. There are few more well-travelled and experienced players and he has used his extensive network of contacts to forge a career as a rugby agent. He lifts the lid on life as an agent and reflects on

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01:01:59

Ulster v Edinburgh: Friday Night Takeaways

The Red Hand ·

2023/04/25

If you didn’t see the game at the weekend, Ulster beat Edinburgh 28-14 to secure home advantage in URC play-offs. Ulster got the job done but, as some have commented, maybe not in the style that some fans would have wanted. Tries from Jacob Stockdale, Nick Timoney and John Cooney and 13 points from Cooney’s boot secured the win. It’s an interesting time for Ulster. There is talk of trouble in the camp, but the team continue to win on the pitch. A few big names have announced they are leaving and we

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00:52:33

Ulster v Dragons: Friday Night Takeaways

The Red Hand ·

2023/04/19

Job done. A mixed bag of a game but Ulster go into second place for the time being and their destiny is in their own hands. A win this weekend will give them a home game in a prospective semi-final. We chat about the performance and contracts as well as looking ahead to the remaining games as we continue in the business end of the season.

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00:58:42

Leinster v Ulster: Saturday Night Takeaways

The Red Hand ·

2023/04/04

It’s the hope that kills you. Leinster swept Ulster aside on Saturday despite a good shift from Dan’s men. Leinster are now the only Irish side left inthe competition after overcoming Ulster 30-15 in an incredibly wet Aviva stadium. After the game Dan said: “I can’t change the demographics. They have way more rugby players, way more money. Nothing changes that.” He also said, ‘It was a challenge” when playing Leinster. Which is a bit like a mountain climber comparing Everest to a molehill. Indeed,

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00:55:04

Ulster v Bulls: Saturday Night Takeaways

The Red Hand ·

2023/03/28

I'm joined by the Red Hand brains trust once again as we discuss Ulster's bonus point win over the Bulls at the weekend and look ahead to the main event: the clash with interprovincial rivals Leinster in Dublin this Saturday. For fans of Star Wars, listener discretion is advised.

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