Baloucoune out 3 months
Ulster and Ireland winger Rob Baloucoune suffered an elbow injury during Ireland’s recent Six Nations win over Scotland and will need surgery — he’s expected to be sidelined for about three months ( ). Fans and analysts have flagged the setback as significant for Ireland’s backline depth ahead of upcoming tests ( ).
Ulster published a formal update on Baloucoune’s condition on 19 March 2026 through the club website and social channels. (ulster.rugby)) Baloucoune finished the 2026 Six Nations with three tries in four appearances and was named the tournament’s BKT Rising Player. (irishrugby.ie)) The 28‑year‑old from Enniskillen has logged 78 appearances for Ulster and eight senior caps for Ireland, with those club and international tallies current to mid‑March 2026. (en.wikipedia.org)) Ulster sit third in the United Rugby Championship and have upcoming fixtures including Connacht (20 Mar), Zebre Parma (28 Mar), a Challenge Cup tie with Ospreys (4 Apr) and a derby with Leinster (17 Apr) in the spring schedule. (rugbypass.com)) Multiple outlets note Baloucoune now faces a “race to be fit” for Ireland’s inaugural Nations Championship in July, when Andy Farrell’s side are due to tour Australia and play Japan and New Zealand. (rugbypass.com))
