Fracked gas should have no role in meeting Ireland’s energy needs, says Green Party

Bonus-point statement win has halved Ulster’s 10-point lead atop Conference A

Captain Billy Burns laments defeat but believes it provides valuable lesson to squad

George Barton’s late try denies visitors the victory as they take home two points

Ian Madigan is back at outhalf while Andrew Warwick makes his first start of the season

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

Ulster’s scrum and line-outs were superior to Ospreys and they could’ve won by more

Leo Cullen’s side hold all the cards but opponents have put it up to them before

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

Dan McFarland’s side are bidding to lift their Pro14 semi-final hoodoo at Murrayfield

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

Munster were faultless at the lineout but set-piece reaped rewards for the winners

Ulster’s experiment with Jacob Stockdale at fullback could reap rewards for Ireland

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

Staff at the Dublin hospital are treating not only coronavirus but many other ailments

Dan McFarland makes one change to side as Tom O’Toole replaces injured Marty Moore

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

Backrow duo return for Saturday’s Champions Cup clash at the Stade Marcel-Michelin

Top 14 bears the reputation of a league that exacts huge physical toll on players

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

Louis Ludik brings up his century as the visitors travel without their Wales stars

Green Party moves to end agreement between Port of Cork and American company

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

John Cooney and Rob Lyttle run in a try in each half in bruising encounter

Ulster’s pack of Leinster exiles fail to cope after van Graan’s men turn up the heat

Andrew Conway’s moment of brilliance secures interpro victory at Thomond Park

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

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

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

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

Rory Best says goodbye to the Kingspan as a player, but his Ulster days aren’t over yet

Ross Byrne strikes over penalty on one leg to secure semi-final slot at the Aviva

There’ll be fever in the Aviva as Ulster travel south in hope of dislodging Leinster

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

Jordi Murphy is one of just three changes from the side that defeated Zebre

He’s Irish qualified through his grandfather, former Ulster player Norman McFarland

Visitors will need most things to fall their way to prevail over Ospreys

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

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

Johnny Sexton will go to Portugal with the Irish squad on Monday, Dan Leavy will not