The Irish Times

Ulster continue their dominance over Edinburgh despite late comeback

Edinburgh lose unbeaten record at the Dam Stadium

Sat Apr 30 2022 - 22:17

URC preview: Wounded Ulster to come out fighting against Munster

Munster have lost on their last four visits to Belfast dating back to October 2016

Fri Apr 22 2022 - 06:00

Ulster aim to complete the double on Leinster in top-of-the-table clash

Win could potentially see McFarland’s side leapfrog Leinster into pole position

Sat Mar 12 2022 - 01:00

The Offload: Rassie Erasmus denies leaking infamous video

Stewart Moore the student of the game; Mikey Lowry shows his compassionate side

Mon Mar 07 2022 - 09:17

The Offload: Young Will Hickey making progress

George Taylor is latest player to retire from professional rugby due to brain injury

Mon Jan 17 2022 - 10:30

Depleted Ulster braced for tough Northampton assignment

Absence of influential trio Cooney, Henderson and McCloskey may tilt balance

Fri Jan 14 2022 - 17:40

Ulster secure bonus-point win despite never shaking Saints off their tails

Stuart McCloskey and Iain Henderson both forced off with injury for home side

Fri Dec 17 2021 - 22:30

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

Andy Farrell has plenty to ponder in naming Ireland’s autumn squad

Between injury issues and lack of game time for key players the head coach has a tough task

Wed Oct 20 2021 - 06:00

Much-changed line-up for Ulster on welcome trip to sunny Parma

URC preview: Meeting with Zebre is first competitive start for scrum-half Nathan Doak

Sat Oct 02 2021 - 06:00

Farrell’s absence from Lions coaching ticket proves costly for some Irish contenders

Opportunity will knock for several prospects on home front as Lions head for South Africa

Sat May 08 2021 - 06:00

Stockdale named at fullback for Ulster’s trip to Wales

Academy backrower David McCann is named at blindside flanker

Fri Mar 12 2021 - 12:58

Rugby statistics: French fast-tracking transition from minor to major

Irish players must first work their way into European matchday squads to progress

Thu Dec 10 2020 - 06:00

Ulster maintain unbeaten start to go top of Conference A

John Andrew scores a hat-trick to guarantee bonus point win against Edinburgh

Mon Nov 30 2020 - 22:28

Ulster score nine tries to obliterate Zebre and make it six from six

Backrow Marcell Coetzee used his power to touch down for four tries in Parma

Mon Nov 16 2020 - 20:22

One step forward for Ulster, but uphill climb lies ahead

Skills coach Dan Soper feels a change of mindset in squad prior to Ospreys game

Tue Oct 06 2020 - 06:47

Ulster take bonus point after opening night cracker against Benetton

Italian side came back from 14 points down to take the lead just after half-time

Fri Oct 02 2020 - 22:26

Ulster look to show a little flair as Benetton arrive for opener

Stewart Moore’s inclusion at centre gives side a second playmaker in Pro14 opener

Fri Oct 02 2020 - 06:00

Dan McFarland needs to shake off Ulster’s cobwebs

Ulster still building for the future but province have plenty still to play for in the short-term

Sat Sept 05 2020 - 06:00

Impressive Leinster aiming to extend long unbeaten run

Cullen’s blend of of youth and experience likely to prove too strong for Ulster

Fri Dec 20 2019 - 01:00

Ireland U-20s’ injury toll raises player welfare concerns

Congested fixture schedule in Argentina meaning injuries are mounting up

Fri Jun 14 2019 - 06:00

Injuries make Ireland U20s’ Italian job even harder

Team need bonus-point victory to have chance of making last four at World Championship

Wed Jun 12 2019 - 01:00

Injury ravaged Ireland Under-20s name XV for Italy finale

Stewart Moore and John Hodnett head home but Ryan Baird has escaped suspension

Tue Jun 11 2019 - 16:47

Ireland battle on after red card before running out of steam

Australia score three tries in four-minute spell during second half

Sun Jun 09 2019 - 15:12

Ireland aiming to take a giant step towards World U20 semi-final

Coach McNamara makes two enforced changes for the clash with Australia

Sat Jun 08 2019 - 06:02

Ireland Under-20s forced into changes for Australia

Sean French and Iwan Hughes both ruled out of the remainder of the tournament

Fri Jun 07 2019 - 13:55

Ireland switch focus to Australia after bruising win

Under-20s hit the ground running against England and now face Australia on Saturday

Wed Jun 05 2019 - 15:18

Ireland Under-20s beat England for the second time in 2019

Grand Slam champions win their opening game of the Junior World Championship

Tue Jun 04 2019 - 22:06

Three debutants included in Ireland side for England opener

McNamara makes six changes to the team that beat arch rivals in the Six Nations

Tue Jun 04 2019 - 10:47

Opening clash against England a defining test for Ireland

Despite some injury woes, McNamara’s Six Nations winners remain in confident mood

Tue Jun 04 2019 - 06:00

Four of Ireland’s Grand Slam heroes to miss World Championships

Harry Byrne, Scott Penny, David Hawkshaw and Conor Phillips out of U-20 World Championships

Wed May 15 2019 - 14:45