The Red Hand

By The Red Hand

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

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April 10, 2024 Richie's at the wheel
A different and somewhat special episode this week as we zoom out and consider the bigger picture at Ulster Rugby. Don’t worry, we will discuss the weekend’s action as well of course!
Ulster secured a 40-17 point win over Montpellier to book their place in the quarter finals of the Challenge Cup in a game that perfectly demonstrated the old adage ‘it’s a game of two halves’. More on that in a second.
The usual panel have been given a break this week in line with rugby podcasters rest protocol.
So, I’ve drafted in a couple of special guests to help give us an outside perspective on some big questions.
One of the underlying complaints from fans in recent years has been Ulster Rugby’s loss of identity. There is a sense in the past number of seasons that the club has drifted away from the culture and the values that made many of us fans in the first place.
It can be hard to articulate what defines us as a province but I think attempting a definition is a useful exercise as it can help determine our direction of travel as a club.
To help wrestle with the big questions I’m incredibly honoured to be joined this week by Leinster Schools head coach and rugby analyst Brett Igoe and fellow podcaster with the mMunster based fan podcast Red Army Pod and rugby writer, Caolan Scully.
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1h 26min
April 03, 2024 Storm Weathered?
Have Ulster successfully weathered the storm?
Everything seems better and brighter around Ulster Rugby at the minute.
The coaching team look happier, fans are more positive, the team are battling for 80 minutes.
I’m keen not to get carried away and talk of a transformation is certainly premature, but I think anyone who has been paying attention to ulster has noticed green shoots of progress in the most recent performances.
It’s difficult to explain but even though we lost, everyone – myself included – was pretty happy with it.
We’ll dig into why with Fergus, Ian and Dan.
We’ll dig into why
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1h 28min
March 27, 2024 Murphy's Big Dipper
The lads bid farewell to Jonny Petrie and consider what's next for Ulster Rugby...
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1h 25min
March 15, 2024 Justin Harrison: Ulster's Enforcer
I’m joined this week by a very special guest and a name that will be familiar to all Ulster Rugby fans.
A combative and abrasive second-row who played 34 times for the Wallabies, Justin’s connection to Ulster came when he joined the province in 2005 and captained the side to the Celtic league - their last piece of silverware.
Justin was a key player for Australia for several seasons, famously playing in memorable fixtures such as the third Lions test in 2001 and the Rugby World Cup final in 2003.
I loved chatting to the legend that is Justin Harrison. Hope you enjoy listening.
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1h 24min
March 07, 2024 Dragon Slayers
The Ulster Rugby Soap opera continues. As we all know, following a recent plot-twist, one of the main characters was written out and the show has been revamped.
New characters include understudy Dan Soper moving into the role of interim head coach and SPOILER ALERT he’s about to be reduced to a background character when Richie Murphy takes over the reins in the coming weeks.
In Ulster, the script never seems to allow for a straightforward narrative, preferring to shake things up every few seasons and ‘refresh’ the ensemble cast to keep things interesting for fans.
The start of the new series got off to an interesting start with the CEO’s address to LITERALLY dozens of fans failing to provide sufficient reassurance that there really is ‘nothing to see here’ with regard to rumours of a precarious financial situation and talk of an end of season exodus.
A win at the weekend was a welcome interlude to the ongoing drama but fans are still left wondering what is going on.
Anyway, in an effort to find out what is actually going on I am joined by the usual panel of Nathan, Ian, Fergus and Daniel and a special guest this week: Jonny Drennan - Sportswriter at the Sydney morning herald and Huge Ulster fan.
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1h 19min
February 21, 2024 Dan's Out
Slow news day for Ulster Rugby...
After the most dramatic 24 hours this season for fans of Ulster which saw head coach Dan depart the province, ending his tenure as the longest serving Ulster coach of the professional era, the panel have plenty to talk about.
Where do we go from here? Who's next? Was there a game at the weekend?
Sit back, enjoy the chat and don't forget to like and subscribe!
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1h 13min
January 24, 2024 It's Desperate, Dan!
Where to begin?
The Red Hand is back to discuss Ulster crashing out of the Champions Cup and where we go from here.
Consider it group therapy for Ulster fans.
We will always back the players on the pitch but is it time for some new ideas to inspire this talented squad to fulfil their full potential?
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1h 14min
January 17, 2024 Gladiators Roddy?
Everything was in place for a famous home win…
A packed Ravenhill on its 100 year anniversary, the 99 squad were watching on 25 years on from their famous European Cup win and momentum from a couple of big wins…
In the end, we got absolutely minced by a team who looked to be on another level. Du Pont magic together with the quality of the players around him overwhelmed Ulster who were second best in every area of the game.
On a more positive note, we finally got to see some fabulous attacking, running rugby on the plastic pitch… just unfortunate that it wasn’t from Ulster.
The result has divided opinion: should we simply stand back and applaud a team who are much better than us or should be desperately searching for answers considering the manner of the defeat?
To help us answer these questions I’m joined by Ian, Nathan, Daniel, Fergus and Jack.
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1h 15min
January 12, 2024 David Humphreys: Perfect 10
This episode is from a while back - before Humphs was appointed head honcho of Irish Rugby.
Where to even start with David Humphreys?
Childhood hero, Ulster legend and one of the most significant figures in the history of Ulster Rugby.
This one is from the archive and I thought I would put it out there given the fact we are 25 years on from when Humphs helped Ulster get crowned Kings of Europe in '99.
What a legend.
Enjoy.
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1h 12min
January 03, 2024 Boo-urns
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 late?
Are Dan's men performing because of him or in spite of him?
What Ulster players have played their way into Ireland reckoning?
What's next for Ulster? Is talk of the spirit of '99 premature?
To discuss all of this and more I'm joined by a class panel: Nathan, Daniel, Ian, Jack and Fergus.
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1h 11min

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