The Irish Times

Ulster looking to keep the pep in their step against against Northampton

Iain Henderson returns to captain side with Duane Vermeulen making home debut

Fri Dec 17 2021 - 06:00

Bryn Cunningham guiding Ulster revival after tumultous start

Director and former fullback defends Leinster influx but is keen to develop talent

Sat Jan 11 2020 - 06:30

Gerry Thornley: In-form Stuart McCloskey on track for Six Nations promotion

Player beating at Andy Farrell’s door, but logjam at Ireland’s inside centre an obstacle

Tue Jan 07 2020 - 07:00

The Offload: Munster need a forwards coach? Isn’t Paul O’Connell available?

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen was unhappy in victory with certain headline writing

Mon May 20 2019 - 11:00

Pete Browne announces Ulster departure on medical advice

Secondrow told by specialist he has increased propensity for concussion symptoms

Tue Oct 16 2018 - 16:42

Ulster sign Wallabies wing Henry Speight on short-term deal

30-year-old has 19 Australia caps and joins the province until December 31st

Mon Aug 06 2018 - 11:09

Ulster sign Gloucester outhalf Billy Burns on two-year-deal

Irish-qualified player made over 100 appearances for English side

Mon Jul 09 2018 - 18:15

Jared Payne retires and takes up Ulster defence coach role

‘I have to listen to the medical advice and unfortunately give up the dream’

Mon May 28 2018 - 11:11

Robbie Diack to leave Ulster and return to South Africa

He made his Ulster debut in 2008, at the age of 22, and has made over 200 caps since

Fri May 04 2018 - 10:46

Andrew Trimble to retire from rugby at the end of the season

Winger is Ulster’s most capped player and also won 70 Ireland caps

Thu May 03 2018 - 17:01

IRFU-Leinster talks bring Joey Carbery one step closer to Ulster

Decision to move north could be taken out of player’s hands, claims Ulster director of rugby

Mon Apr 30 2018 - 07:45

Ulster cannot reveal the name of their next coach

Province confirm they have secured the services of a new head of coaching

Mon Apr 30 2018 - 00:01

Ulster confirm new coach has been signed up for next season

Operations director Bryn Cunningham says province must wait a few weeks to name coach

Sat Apr 28 2018 - 20:16

Ulster rise above the rancour to stay in top three contention

Pro14: Province still in with a shot after confidence-boosting win over Glasgow Warriors

Mon Apr 23 2018 - 07:30

Ulster’s Paul Marshall announces his retirement

Marshall has amassed 204 caps for the province, scoring 24 tries

Thu Apr 19 2018 - 15:51

‘Unforeseen circumstances’ stall Best contract talks with IRFU

Iain Henderson has also to agree a new national contract with the IRFU

Fri Mar 09 2018 - 13:36

Ulster head coach Jono Gibbes to step down at end of the season

Gibbes indicates he is returning to New Zealand rather than to any assignment in Australia

Fri Mar 02 2018 - 17:52

Jacob Stockdale has signed a new deal with Ulster

The 21-year-old Irish winger has scored 17 tries in his 37 Ulster appearances thus far

Wed Feb 21 2018 - 11:14

Bryn Cunningham hopes to steer Ulster back on steady course

Amid deepening crisis, operations manager will focus on rebuilding squad’s performance

Wed Feb 07 2018 - 06:00

Trailblazer John Cooney points the way north for former peers

Eight ex-Leinster men will be on Ulster’s payroll when Murphy and Moore arrive

Sat Jan 06 2018 - 05:00

Marty Moore to return to Ireland contention with Ulster deal

Moore joined Wasps ahead of the 2016-17 season where he has made 34 appearances

Thu Nov 23 2017 - 10:25

IRFU strategy may backfire when Schmidt bids farewell

Coach has altered thinking of many players, but when he leaves will a mass exodus ensue?

Sat Nov 04 2017 - 07:00

Australian outhalf Christian Lealiifano gives Ulster versatility

Wallaby international expected to arrive in Belfast once visa has been secured

Mon Aug 21 2017 - 20:06

Irish flanker Sean Reidy pens Ulster contract extension

‘I’m going to keep my head down and try to keep developing my game under Les’

Wed Nov 02 2016 - 14:32

Tommy Bowe: Ulster will move on despite Pienaar blow

It remains to be seen where Ulster will go when the South African departs the team

Thu Sept 15 2016 - 10:19

Louis Ludik signs contract extension with Ulster

29-year-old South African utility back will become Irish qualified next summer

Wed Feb 03 2016 - 11:15

Pressure increasing on provinces as players vote with their feet

Those confined to provincial contracts will find lure of foreign clubs strong

Sat Jan 16 2016 - 01:00

Les Kiss busy taking Ulster to a higher plane

Province are already reaping the benefits of placing Australian atop of coaching

Thu Dec 31 2015 - 16:00

Declan Fitzpatrick retires due to series of concussions

Ulster prop leaves game on medical advice having won seven caps for Ireland

Fri Apr 17 2015 - 10:39

Ulster’s returning internationals set to bolster league ambitions

The Irish province signs Peter Browne and Paul Rowley for next season

Thu Apr 09 2015 - 12:03

Ulster sign Peter Browne and Paul Rowley

Secondrow and scrumhalf to join province from London Welsh

Wed Apr 08 2015 - 15:59

Charles Piutau to join Ulster on two-year-deal from 2016

Versatile All Blacks and Auckland Blues back looking forward to moving to Belfast

Wed Apr 01 2015 - 18:59

Andrew Trimble signs two year Ulster contract extension

Luke Marshall, Roger Wilson and Ben Te’o facing disciplinary charges

Tue Mar 03 2015 - 17:06

Paddy Jackson returns to training and will be back before April

Robbie Diack will be available for the Guinness PRO12 match against Dragons

Mon Mar 02 2015 - 19:12