The Irish Times

The Offload: Glenn Moore steps down as Black Ferns head coach

Success for national underage sides; Montpellier need just two wins to reach quarters

Mon Apr 18 2022 - 10:00

Quarter-final line-up set but Sheeran ensures Thomond is out of action

Toulouse win sees them travel to take on Munster in Dublin while Leinster are also away

Mon Apr 18 2022 - 06:00

Antoine Dupont has the final say as champions Toulouse pip Ulster

French aristocrats show their mettle to secure one-point aggregate win

Sat Apr 16 2022 - 22:32

Ulster must stay on the front foot when Toulouse come to town

The defending champions have shown before in Belfast how dangerous they can be

Fri Apr 15 2022 - 12:25

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

‘We’re playing bloody Toulouse in Toulouse’ - McFarland not focused on bigger haul

Ulster’s lead heading into the second leg could have been more if not for Ntamack

Mon Apr 11 2022 - 01:00

Player Watch: Michael Lowry’s bright debut keeps him smiling all the way home

Ulster fullback got over for two tries and also selflessly set up one for James Lowe

Mon Feb 28 2022 - 06:00

O’Driscoll says Italy game gives Farrell the chance to experiment

‘I would love to see Joey get a bit more game-time, not necessarily just this weekend’

Fri Feb 25 2022 - 01:00

Gordon D’Arcy: Vital experimentation set to be limited by need to swat aside Italy

Ireland need to improve depth in a number of areas with frontrow top of the list

Wed Feb 23 2022 - 06:00

Nick Timoney returns from Ireland camp to captain Ulster

Dragons are struggling at the bottom just above Zebre with one win in eight matches

Sat Feb 19 2022 - 06:00

Six Nations: Andy Farrell finding treasure in pool of uncapped Irish talent

Irish coach’s promise to bring emerging players into the squad yielding rewards

Mon Feb 07 2022 - 06:00

Hume happy to bank his first championship minutes

Ulster centre wasn’t really expecting a run until later in the Six Nations

Mon Feb 07 2022 - 01:00

Andy Farrell admits Aviva full house ‘makes us tick’ ahead of Wales opener

Head coach named strong side for Six Nations opener against defending champions

Fri Feb 04 2022 - 08:08

Ulster looking to finish off impressive pool performance when Clermont come calling

Forwards coach Roddy Grant expects another fierce physical test against French side

Wed Jan 19 2022 - 06:00

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

Champions Cup: After festive famine, January feast begins this weekend

Connacht hope to make history, Leinster seek vengeance, Ulster hit hard by injuries

Sat Jan 15 2022 - 09:30

Depleted Ulster braced for tough Northampton assignment

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

Fri Jan 14 2022 - 17:40

Smarting Munster looking to extend Thomond Park run as Ulster come calling

Johann van Graan’s side will need a vastly improved performance after Connacht defeat

Sat Jan 08 2022 - 06:00

Gordon D’Arcy: Pecking order at outhalf is of national interest given Carbery's injury woes

Interpros vital in assessing Farrell’s options for Ireland squad

Wed Dec 29 2021 - 06:00

The Offload: John O’Sullivan’s order of merit for 2021

The players, the try, the tackle and the moments of the rugby year

Mon Dec 27 2021 - 15:30

Bleak Champions Cup midwinter looks to be a depressingly long one

Scheduling headache will be worsened if French teams still can’t travel next month

Tue Dec 21 2021 - 14:01

Dan McFarland praises ‘matured’ James Hume ahead of Connacht clash

Ulster centre capable of burnishing growing reputation in much-anticipated tie

Tue Dec 21 2021 - 06:00

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

Gordon D’Arcy: Irish provinces adapting and excelling in chaotic Champions Cup

Current format reflects these uncertain times, but there’s plenty to build on

Wed Dec 15 2021 - 06:00

Dan McFarland challenges Ulster to back up another famous win

Consistency key ahead of Northampton visit if Ulster want to fix up and down form book

Mon Dec 13 2021 - 06:00

Impressive Ulster ignite Europe bid with famous victory away to Clermont

Ill-discipline aplenty in bad tempred affair as Ulster win in France for first time in six years

Sat Dec 11 2021 - 19:50

Ulster look well set to continue recent dominance over Ospreys

Jack McGrath set for return after over a year out while Craig Gilroy could win 200th cap

Sat Dec 04 2021 - 06:00

Gordon D’Arcy: No URC games during international window hit Leinster the hardest

Ulster’s James Hume capitalised on sluggish hosts to outduel both Henshaw and Frawley

Wed Dec 01 2021 - 06:00

Dan McFarland thrilled as Ulster pass Leinster with honours

First victory over Leinster in Dublin since 2013 proves a timely boost ahead of hectic schedule

Mon Nov 29 2021 - 05:00

The Offload: James Lowe glad to go on the defensive after dream night

Farrell set to shuffle pack against Argentina; Ireland send signed jersey to family of Sean Wainui

Mon Nov 15 2021 - 10:00

Gordon D’Arcy: Andy Farrell’s conservative Ireland squad is a big chance missed

Planning for Japan and the All Blacks rather than France 2023 is a short-sighted choice

Wed Oct 27 2021 - 06:00

Andy Farrell’s autumn Ireland squad falls along anticipated lines

Leinster duo Dan Sheehan and Ciarán Frawley the news names in squad of 38

Thu Oct 21 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