The Irish Times

Ruan Pienaar says goodbye to Ulster in style

Les Kiss’s side hit the right notes in an emotional Pro12 victory over Leinster

Mon May 08 2017 - 01:00

Ulster need to hold the centre for Bordeaux

Piutau, Marshall, Olding and Trimble in mix as Ulster seek positive Champions Cup start

Thu Oct 13 2016 - 00:00

Ulster backline expected to shine as Pro12 kicks off

Les Kiss expects Ruan Pienaar and others to front up against Newport Gwent Dragons

Fri Sept 02 2016 - 01:00

Ulster have no room for slip-ups against Zebre

Tommy Bowe returns to Les Kiss’s side in the absence of Andrew Trimble

Sat Apr 16 2016 - 07:00

Rob Herring returns to captain Ulster against Zebre

Rory Scholes starts on the wing days after announcing summer move to Edinburgh

Thu Mar 03 2016 - 12:59

Gerry Thornley: Cards must cut Ulster’s way in Champions Cup

Les Kiss’s side need bonus point against Oyonnax – and then favours elsewhere

Sat Jan 23 2016 - 01:00

Ulster miss out on bonus point after Saracens second half blitz

Les Kiss’s side left to rue missed opportunities as hosts run away with it at Allianz Park

Sat Jan 16 2016 - 17:21

Ulster prepared for backlash after Oyonnax mutiny

French outfit sacked coach two days before their debut in Champions Cup

Sat Nov 14 2015 - 01:14

Rugby authorities must hold referees accountable for blunders

Connacht paranoia over getting sharp end of stick was certainly bolstered at Kingsholm

Tue May 26 2015 - 07:45

Connacht secondrow Craig Clarke announces his retirement

Thirty-year-old New Zealander sustained 10 concussions in a 22-month period

Wed Jun 04 2014 - 01:00

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

It’s last man standing for Ulster in every respect

Chris Henry knows that the team is going to have to produce monumental performances to extend their season

Wed Apr 30 2014 - 01:00

Mark Anscombe targets home Pro 12 semi-final for Ulster

Province aims to bounce back from Heineken Cup defeat to Saracens

Wed Apr 16 2014 - 01:00

Ruan Pienaar passed fit for Ulster

Scrumhalf had been nursing a shoulder injury but will face Saracens tomorrow evening

Fri Apr 04 2014 - 13:13

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

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

Mark Anscombe can’t see history repeating itself this time for Ulster

Despite recruitment issues on the horizon, side are in better shape this year than last

Wed Dec 11 2013 - 01:01

Trimble replaces injured Bowe for trip to play Ospreys

Ireland international has recovered from finger surgery

Thu Oct 03 2013 - 15:17

Allen helps Ulster lay down a marker as Treviso are hit with five tries

Winger strikes twice as in comfortable win over Heineken Cup group rivals

Fri Sept 27 2013 - 23:35

Best and Bowe back for Ulster

Jared Payne moves to centre while Craig Gilroy starts at fullback

Thu Sept 26 2013 - 14:58

League great for bringing players on, but paying for success leading clubs to the wall

Munster clubs favour banning player payments, but getting Leinster’s to follow suit won’t be easy

Tue Apr 02 2013 - 07:00

Ulster stand tall to survive late Leinster siege

Tries from Diack and Henderson help visitors end Leinster’s long unbeaten league run

Mon Apr 01 2013 - 06:00