# Ulster aims for URC top four in 2026-27

> Ulster targets URC top four after last season's play-off slip.
- Title: Ulster aims for URC top four in 2026-27 · Rugby World
- Summary: Ulster targets URC top four after last season's play-off slip. Ulster aims for United Rugby Championship top four in 2026-27 after missing play-off spot last…
- Keywords: ulster, urc, 2026-27, challenge cup, stuart mccloskey, matthew devine, connacht, gallagher prem, rugby world, sports, aims, top
- Source: Rugby World — https://rugbyworld.com/news/urc-2026-27-preview-ulster-185718
- Published: 2026-09-25T13:00:58+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ulster, urc, 2026-27, challenge cup, stuart mccloskey, matthew devine, connacht, gallagher prem, rugby world, sports
## Ulster missed play-off spot
Ulster let a play-off spot slip through their fingers last season.
## Ulster targets top four
Ulster faded last season but the top four feels like a realistic target this time around.
## Stuart McCloskey leads team
Stuart McCloskey won every Player of the Year award going for Ulster and Ireland.
## Matthew Devine joins Ulster
Matthew Devine is reunited with Murphy, his old Ireland U20 coach.
## Ulster 2026-27 prediction
Ulster will make a big push in the URC, the top four is a realistic target.
## Key takeaway

Ulster aims for United Rugby Championship top four in 2026-27 after missing play-off spot last season.