The Red Hand
Episodes
The One That Got Away
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ulster beaten 26–19 at home to Connacht… not exactly what anyone had planned for a night at Ravenhill.Dan is joined by Fergus and Nathan to chat t...
Peel’s Banana Skin
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ulster undone by Peel as Scarlets provide banana skin The Red Hand - The only Ulster Rugby podcast - is back and this time Dan is joined by Sunday Tim...
True Grit
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ulster show true grit on a snowy night at Ravenhill. On this week’s Red Hand Podcast, Peter Lockhart is joined by Fergus, Cal, Bill and debutant Iss...
BONUS POD! Gavin Mairs, Rugby Correspondent at The Daily Telegraph
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dan sits down with Gavin Mairs, Chief Rugby Correspondent at The Daily Telegraph, for a wide-ranging and genuinely fascinating conversation. From the...
Strength in Depth
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Red Hand Podcast is back.Dan’s at the helm and he’s joined by Jack and Fergus as they dive into all things Ulster Rugby.Cardiff reviewed. The ...
On-Ward and Up-Ward
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Red Hand Podcast.Dan takes the reins this week as the lads dive into Ulster’s huge win over Racing and look ahead to Cardiff and...
The Italian Job
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Red Hand Podcast is back this week, with Dan Humphreys steering the ship and Caolán and Cal joining the panel. The lads pick over Ulster’s bonu...
BONUS EPISODE: “Touching Distance” w/Brendan Fanning
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Red Hand Podcast is joined by Brendan Fanning this week to discuss his new book “Touching Distance”.Dan has a great chat with him about all th...
Best Foot Forward
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dan, Fergus and Jack for your weekly dose of Ulster and Ireland rugby chat. This week, the lads dig into Rory Best’s new role and what it means...
A special mention for Kok
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
THE RED HAND PODCAST IS BACK, BABY!Peter’s handed over the reins for the next wee while and Dan’s in the hot seat, steering the ship with Nathan a...
The Red Hand End of Season Special feat. Stevie Ferris
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Right, let’s not sugarcoat it - Ulster Rugby’s season was… not great, but we’re gonna keep the chins up and have a chat about it anyway! Join ...
Sharknado feat. Ian Madigan
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join me on the latest episode of The Red Hand as we dissect Ulster Rugby’s gut-wrenching loss to the Sharks, unpacking where it went wrong and what ...
Walk Down Quality Street
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Red Hand Pod is back to chat about the loss to Leinster at the weekend and look ahead to the home straight...
Old, old wooden ship
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Red Hand pod gang are back and are joined by South African rugby podcaster, Harry Jones, to discuss the win over Stormers and look ahead to the tr...
Mick McCarthy's Blackpool
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Red Hand Podcast is back to discuss all things Ulster Rugby including the game at the weekend and where Richie Murphy's men go from here.
Horseplay
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ulster are back and so is the Red Hand Podcast!Ian, Fergus, Dan and I chat about Ulster edging past Scarlets and what comes next for Richie Murphy'...
Joker in the pack
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To discuss Ulster’s hammering of the Chiefs at Fortress Ravenhill I’m joined by Ian, Nathan and Dan.
James McNabney's Lovely Horse
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We do our best to discuss everything apart from rugby but eventually do end up talking about what happened at the weekend. Nathan, Fergus, Dan and I w...
Jack Regan: Road Less Travelled
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Red Hand Podcast I'm joined by former Ireland u-20s, Ulster, Highlanders and Ospreys second row Jack Regan. Jack took the roa...
No Guts, No Glory
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Red Handers, it's good to be back! In this episode I'm joined by a class panel featuring Fergus, Bill, Deric and Nathan. We chat about Ulster's festiv...
Cite du Whine
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Depending on who you ask last weekend was either full positives or the end of the world for Ulster fans. To help you decide how to feel about Ulster a...
Nothing Toulouse
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode is a father and sons special. We try and avoid talking about the game but inevitably end up discussing the clash with Toulouse and...
You go or Igoe
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode Nathan, Dan, Fergus and I are joined by rugby expert and all round legend Brett Igoe. We talk about Ulster, Leinster, Ireland and ever...
Morgan you bargained for
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Red Hand is back.This week we're joined by rugby expert analyst Jason Lear.Ian makes his glorious return after following an enforced return to pod...
Put a Cork in it: Andrew Ryan and Chris Henry
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ulster and Ireland legend, Chris Henry, and comedian and host of the Cork in the North podcast and Q Radio breakfast show join us on the Red Hand Podc...
Shipping Forecast
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I'm joined by Fergus, Dan and former Ulster player Mark Best as we discuss the win over Ospreys, look ahead to Cardiff and everything ...
Western Standoff
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Red Hand Podcast we discuss the Connacht clash, look forward to getting one over the Ospreys this weekend and chat all things Ulster Ru...
The Incredi-bulls
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A tough day at the office against the Bulls at the weekend, but the lads got the all important 'moral victory': a spirited performance from a young an...
After-Werners
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We have a great episode in store for you this week. Legendary European cup and Premiership winning out-half Gareth Steenson joins the panel to talk ...
Shanner's Great Escape
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're baaack! Richie Murphy's men pulled off the great escape against Glasgow and now face a tough tour to South Africa. The gang discuss all ...
Red Hand Season Preview
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After the successful summer interview series, the gang are back and talking about the season ahead! I'm joined by Nathan, Fergus, Dan and special ...
The Whitten Brothers
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Really enjoyed chatting to Robert, David, Alan and Ian Whitten about their respective rugby careers and their time playing together in the same team f...
Kevin Maggs: Run it hard
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I am delighted to be joined on this episode by former Ulster and Ireland centre Kevin Maggs. Kevin was known for his hard hitting, physical style in d...
Brad Roberts: The Road Less Travelled
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Loved chatting to former Rainey, Ulster, Dragons and Wales hooker, Bradley Roberts, a while back for this episode which is being re-released following...
Sean Reidy Re-Release
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is the first re-release of some of my favourite episodes. Sean Reidy is a very common answer when you ask Ulster fans for their favourite player ...
Neil Best: Enforcer
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After all the interviews I've done so far, this is one of my favourite episodes ever. Neil Best is an Ulster legend, fan favourite and one of the ...
Luke Marshall: Fan Favourite
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If, like me, you're still coming to terms with the end of Luke Marshall's playing days with Ulster, then you'll find comfort listening to ...
Harry Williams: Party like it's 1999
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What an honour to be joined by Ulster's most successful coach of the professional era, Harry Williams. Harry is the legendary coach of Ulster's 1999 E...
Sam Carter: From a land down under
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Former Ulster and Wallabies second row Sam Carter reflects on his career, his time with Ulster and what he's up to now.
Kieran Campbell: Nurturing the next generation of talent
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Loved chatting to former Ulster and Ireland scrumhalf Kieran Campbell. Few people have made a bigger contribution to Ulster Rugby. Indeed, Kieran brou...
Red Hand End of Season Review and Awards
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The dust has settled on another season and it's time to look back, hand out the awards and look into the middle-distance to try and work out what lies...
Lock stocks and giving it both barrels
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With the rugby season now over, it’s time to pause and reflect on the season just past and look forward to a building project at Ulster Rugby. To he...
Crunch the numbers...
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a big week for Ulster rugby. After a spirited performance in defeat against Munster at Thomond Park, Ulster now face a formidable task of headi...
It could be you...
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Plenty to chat about as always! Ulster’s whipping boys Leinster fall at the final hurdle in the Champions Cup Final once again - what does this me...
Let him cook
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Red Hand pod panel is joined by an unbelievable panel this week - former Leinster, Connacht, Sales Sharks and Ireland hooker and now one of the t...
Waiting for Godot
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Life’s never boring as an Ulster fan. Big news this week as Richie Murphy is now permanently at the wheel after successfully getting his feet under ...
Bonus Episode: Gareth Steenson
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special bonus episode Dan and I are joined by legendary Exeter Chiefs out-half and Ulsterman, Gareth Steenson. Gareth chats about how rejectio...
Business time
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The gang are joined by top rugby journalist Brendan Fanning as we attempt to tackle some of the big issues facing Ulster Rugby.
Some days you're the pigeon, some days you're the statue
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The lads chat about the win over Ulster, who might be joining us from our feeder club in Dublin and what we need to do to salvage the season. To help ...
Murphy's Law
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Red Hand Podcast It’s been another tough week to be an Ulster fan as our Challenge Cup hopes were crushed by Clermont. Richie Murphy’...
Richie's at the wheel
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Storm Weathered?
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have Ulster successfully weathered the storm? Everything seems better and brighter around Ulster Rugby at the minute. The coaching team look happier, ...
Murphy's Big Dipper
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The lads bid farewell to Jonny Petrie and consider what's next for Ulster Rugby...
Justin Harrison: Ulster's Enforcer
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 play...
Dragon Slayers
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Dan's Out
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
It's Desperate, Dan!
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ulst...
Gladiators Roddy?
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
David Humphreys: Perfect 10
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...
Boo-urns
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
Dan's Lab
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"Never in doubt" Those were the words I was repeating after Ulster's inevitable demolition of Racing at Fortress Kingspan. Christmas has come early. U...
Bath Bomb
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Coming Storm?
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 week...
Haste Ye Back
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Lion Tamers
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Munster Mash
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s two weeks after Halloween but Ulster have done the ‘Munster Mash’, defeating their provincial rivals 21-14 at Fortress Ravenhill. Grave pro...
Glass Half Full
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Ulster Grab Bulls by the Horns
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...
Ulster's Italian Job and Upcoming Bull-run
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ulster v Zebre and Pre-Season Review
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Conor Carey: Cornerstone
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I am delighted to be joined by Conor Carey. We have timed this podcast perfectly because Conor has just announced his retirement from professional rug...
Andrew Maxwell: Taking Care of Business
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Mark Best: Road Less Travelled
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Best came through the ranks with Ulster and Ireland before taking the 'road less travelled' of choosing an alternative path. I chat to Ma...
Ulster v Connacht: Friday Night Takeaways
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ulster season came to a shuddering halt against interprovincial rivals, Connacht, on Friday night in Belfast. Ulster's season is over. But where d...
John Andress: Rugby Agent
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 caree...
Ulster v Edinburgh: Friday Night Takeaways
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 so...
Ulster v Dragons: Friday Night Takeaways
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Leinster v Ulster: Saturday Night Takeaways
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ulster v Bulls: Saturday Night Takeaways
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 eve...
Mark Robson and Graham Jewhurst: The Voices of Ulster Rugby
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I'm joined by two familiar voices of Ulster Rugby: Commentators Mark Robson and Graham Jewhurst. We discuss Ireland's 6 Nations success from an Ulster...
Andrew Trimble: Penguin
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An in depth and free-wheeling chat with one of the best personalities from Ulster Rugby. Apart from being an Ulster and Ireland legend, Trimby is now ...
Ross Adair: Determined
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My next guest is someone who has achieved something very rare – he’s played professionally in two sports. Rugby for Ulster and Jersey Reds and cri...
Cardiff v Ulster: Saturday Night Takeaways
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ulster with a bonus point win: it’s nice getting to say that two weeks in a row! The win at the weekend means that Ulster have their sights set on 2...
Sharks v Ulster: What We Learned
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ulster may have turned a corner in their season with a bonus point win in South Africa in their rescheduled game against the Sharks. The score in the ...
Ilse van Staden: Ulster's Strongwoman
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I had the honour of speaking to Ilse van Staden who has been playing rugby at a high level for over 21 years and has shown no signs of slowing down. S...
Glasgow v Ulster: Friday Night Takeaways
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ulster’s recent revival came to a disappointing end as Glasgow Warriors came from behind at half time to snatch victory. It was a game that divided ...
Ulster v Stormers: Friday Night Takeaways
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ulster backed up their famous European win over Sale Sharks with a dominant bonus-point 35-5 win over the Stormers in the united rugby championship on...
Ulster v Sale: Saturday Night Takeaways
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Well, it’s official… Ulster are back! Or at least they are progressing to the next stage. I think we’re definitely right to celebrate as we have...
La Rochelle v Ulster: Saturday Night Takeaways
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I saw the La Rochelle Ulster game described as ‘a chess match played in a storm’ which is pretty accurate. Ulster fell agonisingly short once agai...
Benetton v Ulster: What Happened?
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As you may have seen, Ulster have suffered a deflating 31-29 defeat to Benetton in a dramatic game in Treviso to continue what has what has been a poo...
Brian Moylett: How to be a pro rugby player
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Moylett is rugby's leading mindset & performance coach for young players, working with players 1:1, teams and coaching groups all over the w...
Ulster v Munster: What Happened?
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Red Hand Podcast and happy new year! I want to take this opportunity to thank all of you who listen, read, contribute and join in the c...
Paul Shields: My Life in Rugby
24 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
My next guest is Ulster, Ireland and Northampton hooker Paul Shields. Ulster fans will remember Paul well. He got over 100 caps for Ulster and won the...
Ulster v La Rochelle: Saturday Night Takeaways
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It felt like we had been flung back two years into the past as Ulster and La Rochelle took to the Aviva, completely devoid of a crowd save for an “o...
BONUS EPISODE: Keeping a 'Fit Head' in Rugby
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is a very special episode of the podcast for a number of reasons. First of all, for the first time, I am joined by 3 great guests at the same tim...
What Went Wrong: Sale v Ulster
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’re finally ready to talk about what happened at the weekend... That was a difficult watch. However, on the Red Hand podcast, we try and stay posi...
Leinster v Ulster: Saturday Night Takeaways
04 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fourteen-man Leinster produced an outstanding comeback to beat Ulster 38-29 in Dublin, Cian Healy was shown a red card on 21 minutes and Ulster were u...
Ulster v Zebre Review
26 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I'm joined by Ulster super-fans Ross Barnett and Jack Fogarty as we discuss Ulster's bonus point win over Zebre.
Ireland from an Ulster Perspective and Ulster v Zebre Preview
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After a short break, welcome back to the Red Hand Podcast. I’m joined by Irish Times Journalist, Nathan Johns and rugby writer Caolan Scully. We’r...
Mike McComish: Be Like Mike
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
My next guest on the podcast is former Ulster Rugby player Mike McComish. You’ll remember Mike from his playing days – starting off on a developme...