The Irish Times

Stander and Fardy’s exit signals a changing of Irish import guard

This summer marks a watershed moment in the role of ‘project players’ in Irish rugby

Sat Apr 24 2021 - 01:00

Motivated Ulster ensure a fitting final farewell for Best and Cave

McFarland’s side seal semi-final spot despte a gutsy effort from Connacht

Mon May 06 2019 - 06:00

Gerry Thornley: Big farewell beckons for Best and Cave

Well-matched Ulster and Connacht look set to produce a riveting Pro14 encounter

Sat May 04 2019 - 01:00

Rugby Statistics: Foreign legion proving their worth where it counts

Former Springbok Coetzee ticks all the right boxes with massive contribution to Ulster

Thu Jan 03 2019 - 06:30

Ulster Rugby: litany of poor decisions have hurt the province

People will have their own view of at what point in history poor choices were made

Fri Apr 20 2018 - 14:03

Leinster take significant step on long road to play-offs

Best disappointed as Ulster suffer their first home defeat in the Pro14 for a year

Mon Oct 30 2017 - 06:00

Confident Leinster aiming to finish on a high

Pride the spur for Ulster who will bid a fond farewell to Ruan Pienaar and Roger Wilson

Fri May 05 2017 - 21:10

Gordon D’Arcy: Red cards inevitable until new tackle laws bed in

Zero tolerance on new law will have drawbacks but high tackle needs to be consigned to history

Wed Jan 04 2017 - 08:52

Lewis Stevenson happy with more central role for Ulster

The Ulster secondrow accepts recent frustration and disappointment on the pitch

Wed Oct 29 2014 - 01:01

Marshall shrugs off concussion worries as he eyes starting place

Ulsterman brings plenty of muscle allied to guile and an extensive passing range

Wed Sept 17 2014 - 01:00

New-look Ulster can expect a warm welcome in the valleys

Llanelli hoping to bring pre-season form into tomorrow’s Pro12 clash at Parc Y Scarlets

Fri Sept 05 2014 - 13:04

Ulster’s Roger Wilson still hungry for success

Loss of key personnel not an excuse for province with appetite for glory

Wed Aug 20 2014 - 01:00

Rory Best relishing return to Ulster captaincy

Ireland hooker takes over job he previously held following the departure of Johann Muller

Fri Aug 01 2014 - 13:19

Les Kiss appointed interim coach as Ulster sack Mark Anscombe

Province say they are looking to recruit ‘a significant international quality figure’ for the full-time post

Tue Jul 01 2014 - 01:00

Johann Muller departs Ulster with no regrets

Ulster captain returns to South Africa with good memories despite the Pro 12 semi-final defeat to Leinster

Mon May 19 2014 - 01:00

Super sub Ian Madigan helps Leinster squeeze past Ulster

Matt O’Connor’s side come through bruising clash to set up RDS final against Glasgow

Sat May 17 2014 - 22:08

Quinn Roux starts in Leinster secondrow for semi-final clash with Ulster

Ulster boosted by return from injury of Rory Best and Ruan Pienaar

Fri May 16 2014 - 12:46

Johann Muller seeks to lay Leinster bogey

Ulster’s departing Springbok believes discipline holds key to ending losing streak

Thu May 15 2014 - 01:00

Six Ireland internationals named in Pro 12 team of the season

Leinster, Munster and Ulster players named in XV

Mon May 05 2014 - 12:24

Jared Payne to take centre stage for Ulster

Luke Fitzgerald could also feature for Leinster off the bench tomorrow night

Thu May 01 2014 - 13:21

Odds being stacked against Irish teams under the new Champions Cup format

April has proven to be a cruel month for the Irish provinces and their future prospects are not looking too rosy

Tue Apr 29 2014 - 12:00

European rugby now far from a level playing field for Irish provinces

Growing financial power of the French and English clubs posing a major challenge

Sat Apr 26 2014 - 08:00

Ulster have a duty to appeal Jared Payne red card

It won’t give them a second shot at Saracens, alas, but they owe it to the player, themselves and the game

Tue Apr 15 2014 - 12:00

Munster stand alone as Leinster and Ulster fall

Munster keep the Irish flag flying but Leinster are easily outgunned by Toulon to follow Ulster out of the Heineken Cup

Mon Apr 07 2014 - 01:24

Francois Pienaar looking forward to Ravenhill

Former Springbok World Cup winning captain in Ireland to launch One Young World Summit and take in Saracens game against Ulster

Fri Apr 04 2014 - 01:00

Dan Tuohy to start for Ulster in Cardiff

Secondrow is back in the starting line-up after breaking arm on international duty

Fri Mar 28 2014 - 13:04

Munster boosted by return of Ireland trio for Ospreys game

Donnacha Ryan and Tommy O’Donnell both start in the pack, as fullback Felix Jones returns

Fri Feb 21 2014 - 12:56

Johann Muller to retire at the end of the season

The South African born Ulster captain wants to finish his playing career by winning some silverware at his adopted home

Thu Feb 06 2014 - 16:24

Tuned-in Tuohy quickly finds tempo of the game

28-year-old had been badgering Joe Schmidt for opportunity to impress

Mon Feb 03 2014 - 10:35

Pienaar’s boot and brain drive Ulster to victory over Tigers at Welford Road

Pool victory secured and with it home quarter-final

Mon Jan 20 2014 - 01:00

Johann Muller pays tribute to Ruan Pienaar

‘He puts hours and hours into his kicking and it’s wonderful when it pays off’

Sun Jan 19 2014 - 11:28

Rory Best to make 150th Ulster appearance against Leicester

Prop Callum Black to make his competition debut in Pool 5 decider at Welford Road

Fri Jan 17 2014 - 16:20

Return of Muller and Best gives Ulster much-needed impetus

Victory over weakened Montpeller vital as group winners showdown with Leicester Tigers looms

Fri Jan 10 2014 - 01:00

Rory Best to start against Montpellier

Ireland hooker named in side for Heineken Cup match after recovering from injury

Thu Jan 09 2014 - 15:32