The Irish Times

Stakes high as Ulster aim to arrest slump in form against Edinburgh

Dan McFarland’s side face a tense encounter in the Scottish capital on Saturday

Fri Apr 29 2022 - 15:16

Warwick and Ulster braced for task of countering enormous Toulouse pack

But stats show McFarland’s side possess the backs to thwart the champions again

Fri Apr 15 2022 - 06:00

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

Ulster confirm new signing Duane Vermeulen has tested positive for Covid-19

South African number eight is isolating after his arrival in Belfast

Tue Nov 30 2021 - 19:09

Stephen Ferris hails Ulster’s ‘big coup’ in capturing Duane Vermeulen

‘He’s a World Cup winner and vastly experienced and I think he’s the perfect player'

Fri Sept 17 2021 - 06:00

Doris and Larmour ensure Leinster fans forget wintry chill

Young number eight making huge strides while fullback turns on the style

Mon Dec 16 2019 - 01:00

Leinster’s trust in Cullen paying handsome dividends

Coach overcame a shaky start to guide the province back to the summit of European game

Sat Dec 14 2019 - 01:00

Dream turns to reality for Mapimpi and South Africa

Winger from a township in the rural Eastern Cape becomes first South African to score a try in a World Cup final

Mon Nov 04 2019 - 01:00

Rugby World Cup: All Blacks recast their game to devastating effect

Dual playmakers Mo’unga and Barrett give defending champions buckets of options

Mon Sept 23 2019 - 06:00

New Zealand hit the ground running with win over South Africa

Rugby World Cup: Defending champions weather Boks’ storm to take charge of Pool B

Sat Sept 21 2019 - 13:43

Rugby Championship 2019: Preview, squads, fixtures

Surprises in store as World Cup casts shadow over the upcoming Rugby Championship

Tue Jul 16 2019 - 14:34

Drama kings Munster complete another white-knuckle ride

Conor Murray and Andrew Conway score tries with Munster six points adrift of Toulon

Mon Apr 02 2018 - 06:00

Munster’s giant slayers win epic battle with Toulon

Stunning late Andrew Conway try seals place in Champions Cup semi-finals for Munster

Sat Mar 31 2018 - 17:57

Only Munster's best will do against Toulon's galacticos

Province’s collective effort may need to add to more than the individual parts to foil French giants

Sat Mar 31 2018 - 06:00

Allister Coetzee hails Ireland as the ‘New Zealand of Europe’

Springboks coach highlights pairing of Murray and Sexton in build up to first Test

Tue Nov 07 2017 - 06:00

Mike McCarthy looking forward to locking horns with Welsh pack

‘I always relish the physical battle. It’s going to be a massive task for us against Wales’

Sat Feb 06 2016 - 01:00

Toulon ask English clubs if they can join Premiership

Mourad Boudjellal insists he is serious after contacting English clubs with proposal

Thu Jan 21 2016 - 14:27

Bath look set to bow out of European Champions Cup after defeat to Toulon

Late penalty from Frédéric Michalak proved just enough to save Toulon from their first home defeat in Europe’s elite competition

Sun Jan 10 2016 - 18:34

Leinster beaten but unbowed as Toulon show that power prevails

Leo Cullen’s side unable to sustain strong start against the reigning champions

Sun Dec 20 2015 - 17:44

Toulon turn the screw as plucky Leinster fade in second half

Leo Cullen’s side fail to score after the break as their Champions Cup exit is confirmed

Sat Dec 19 2015 - 19:53

Leinster are ready to click but it may not be enough

Toulon have an incentive to bring their A-game with qualification still in the balance

Sat Dec 19 2015 - 01:02

Leinster’s accuracy and discipline lets them down as Toulon pounce

Leo Cullen’s gritty side demonstrated huge bravery but will rue basic errors

Sun Dec 13 2015 - 17:51

Gordon D’Arcy: Leinster must force Toulon to play the blame game

This weekend it all comes back to the mental strength of the collective

Wed Dec 09 2015 - 22:16

Ma’a Nonu enjoys first run-out for Toulon ahead of Leinster visit

European champions show ominous form as All Black plays part in eight-try win

Mon Dec 07 2015 - 01:00

Gerry Thornley: Halcyon days are over for Irish provinces in Europe

Not since the late 1990s have prospects looked so glum – we can but be pleasantly surprised

Tue Nov 10 2015 - 07:45

Heyneke Meyer backed to carry on as South Africa’s coach

Duane Vermeulen declares players want their boss to carry on in current role

Fri Oct 30 2015 - 09:18

D’Arcy: Wallabies have chance if they make All Blacks doubt

World Cup final one-off game and anything can happen – but Australia must attack

Wed Oct 28 2015 - 07:00

Kiwis edge out Springboks in epic gladiatorial battle

Two tries prove the difference as All Blacks secure place in Rugby World Cup final

Sun Oct 25 2015 - 18:45

New Zealand wrestle South Africa into submission

Defending champions show all their rugby nous to hold off game Springboks

Sat Oct 24 2015 - 21:33

Gerry Thornley: All Blacks poised to make final push

Mighty New Zealanders’ all-round strength can make difference against the Springboks

Sat Oct 24 2015 - 01:00

Heyneke Meyer plots downfall of ‘best team of all time’

Springbok coach has enjoyed only one win in seven attempts against All Blacks

Thu Oct 22 2015 - 01:01

Wales fall short of creativity against South Africa

Warren Gatland’s side find themselves unable to translate try-scoring chances into points

Sun Oct 18 2015 - 16:09

Brutal South Africa a bridge too far for valiant Wales

Warren Gatland’s side are just edged out by Boks in gruesome battle at Twickenham

Sat Oct 17 2015 - 22:19

Springboks demolish USA and secure top spot in Pool B

South Africa run in 10 tries to set up last eight showdown with either Wales or Australia

Wed Oct 07 2015 - 22:34