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

Ulster start fast to put the Dragons to the sword in Belfast

Dan McFarland’s side go in at half-time with a bonus point already in the bag

Sun Oct 25 2020 - 17:38

Ian Madigan kicks never-say-die Ulster into the Pro14 final

Edinburgh switched off in the last 20 minutes and Irish outhalf punishes them from the tee

Sat Sept 05 2020 - 21:51

Ulster make three changes for Pro14 semi-final

Jacob Stockdale, Stuart McCloskey and Jordi Murphy are all fit to start against Edinburgh

Fri Sept 04 2020 - 12:47

Ian Madigan in line for Ulster debut as Aki reaches milestone

New Ulster signing to start among the replacements along with Alby Mathewson

Fri Aug 21 2020 - 14:05

Johnston misses chance to be Ulster hero

Replacement outhalf's injury-time drop goal attempt charged down

Sat Feb 15 2020 - 19:58

Confident Ulster braced for their stiffest test to date

Clermont in atmospheric Stade Marcel Michelin a tough assignment for any side

Sat Jan 11 2020 - 06:00

John Cooney completes brilliant Ulster comeback with late penalty

Harlequins led by nine points after back-to-back tries from Elia Elia at Ravenhill

Sat Dec 07 2019 - 18:08

Jacob Stockdale returns at fullback as Ulster face Harlequins

Dan McFarland’s side bidding to make it three from three against Premiership outfit

Fri Dec 06 2019 - 13:07

Henderson and Stockdale set to return to Champions Cup duty for Ulster

Province expecting to be close to full strength for the key clash with Harlequins

Tue Dec 03 2019 - 06:00

Ulster need to be at their best to contain Clermont threat

The French side ooze quality but Ulster have had their measure before in Belfast

Fri Nov 22 2019 - 01:00

Ulster miss bonus chance as performance slips away in second half

Leading 17-0 at half-time, Ulster only managed two second-half penalties

Fri Oct 25 2019 - 22:02

Munster make four changes as Connacht target first win

New Ulster signing Bill Johnston makes his competitive debut against Toyota Cheetahs

Fri Oct 04 2019 - 13:04

Jack McGrath to start for Ulster in Pro14 opener versus Ospreys

Craig Gilroy will make his first competitive outing in over 11 months on the wing

Thu Sept 26 2019 - 12:46

Glasgow blow Ulster out of the water to secure Celtic Park final date

Warriors run in seven tries as they score 50 points at Scotstoun

Fri May 17 2019 - 22:10

Ulster gain confidence boost as Jacob Stockdale and Louis Ludik set to return

Dan McFarland’s side upbeat ahead of Pro14 semi-final at Glasgow Warriors

Wed May 15 2019 - 19:14

Ulster lacking fit centres ahead of Leinster clash

Michael Lowry is likely to start at fullback against Leinster as the injuries pile up

Tue Mar 26 2019 - 14:47

Ulster’s growing injury list mars victory over Southern Kings

Untimely setback for McFarland given the looming Champions Cup clash with Leinster

Mon Mar 25 2019 - 01:00

Ulster go second as they take down Kings

Marcell Coetzee scores on comeback in bonus point win

Sat Mar 23 2019 - 20:30

Marcell Coetzee returns as Ulster make five changes for Kings

Dan McFarland’s men are unbeaten in their last six matches in all competitions

Fri Mar 22 2019 - 13:05

Ulster secure a bonus point in the Rodney Parade mud

Jordi Murphy and John Cooney among the scorers as province see off the Dragons

Sun Mar 03 2019 - 17:20

Ulster v Zebre: Ulster go in search of bonus point

Peter Nelson and Dave Shanahan will start together as halfbacks for first time

Fri Feb 22 2019 - 20:31

Ulster name their team to take on Zebre on Saturday night

Darren Cave set to move to second in Ulster’s all-time appearance list with 222nd cap

Fri Feb 22 2019 - 12:29

Ulster rescue a draw with last play to deny Benetton

Italian side denied first win in Belfast since 2011 by penalty try

Fri Jan 25 2019 - 21:52

Michael Lowry gets a chance to prove himself against Benetton

Young Ulster player has come through a nine-month hiatus due to a groin injury

Thu Jan 24 2019 - 16:16

Robert Baloucoune retains his place as Ulster take on Benetton

Dan McFarland’s side can leapfrog Italians as they bid for top-three finish in Conference B

Thu Jan 24 2019 - 12:54

Ulster take it to the wire with nail-biting win over Racing

Dan McFarland’s side move a step closer to the quarter-finals with win at Kingspan Stadium

Sat Jan 12 2019 - 17:47

Connacht and Ulster make four changes apiece for Sportsground showdown

Connacht change half their pack as they look to get over Leinster loss

Thu Dec 27 2018 - 12:46

Ulster unchanged for visit of Scarlets to Belfast

Rory Best to become Ulster’s most capped player in the European Champions Cup

Thu Dec 13 2018 - 12:20

Iain Henderson and Will Addison back in Ulster team

Academy prop Eric O’Sullivan starts in Friday’s Champions Cup clash with Scarlets

Thu Dec 06 2018 - 12:13

Scarlets jump above Ulster after convincing win

Dan McFarland’s side struggled up front against Welsh side

Fri Nov 23 2018 - 21:41

Ulster make four changes for visit of Ospreys to Belfast

Darren Cave signed a contract extension to remain at Ulster until at least summer 2019

Thu Apr 12 2018 - 13:25

Les Kiss quick to look forward after Ulster's European exit

Unforced errors prove costly as Wasps cruise to a comprehensive victory in Coventry

Mon Jan 22 2018 - 01:00

Champions Cup: What we learned from the final pool games

Leinster v Munster final possibilities, Pro14 dazzles Top 14 and English clubs struggle

Sun Jan 21 2018 - 21:55