Ulster will need all the heroics they can muster up to topple the title-holders

He now owes £51,000, which includes £23,000 for a gas-fuelled heating system

If Ireland do not match the home side physically, they are sure to be overwhelmed

Leicester Tigers’ winger is a lethal finisher and Ireland must deny him any space

After 111 years of waiting, history is written on a crisp Chicago afternoon

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

Ireland and New Zealand have shared two wins apiece since 2013. That will change on Saturday

Tipping Point: We have up to six weeks left with best coach Irish rugby – arguably Irish sport – has had

Today marks the end of an era with the Kiwi's last home game in charge of Ireland

Big melodies, catchy choruses and tonal idiosyncracies from the Northern Irish trio

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

Coach hoping absent Stockdale and Best will be fit for quarter-final clash with Connacht

Rugby statistics: Once a staple of Paris trips, touchdowns are now thin on the ground

‘The guys that I play with are my really close friends whether they are Christian or not’

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

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

With 20 from 20 Joey Carbery has finally filled Ronan O’Gara’s 10 red jersey

In 24 matches, 37 different individual players crossed the line for Joe Schmidt's side

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

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

Ireland coach reflects on a glass half-empty in the first period, and a glass half-full in the second

Maximum Media brand adds to Irish podcast and video line-up

A look at the 20 sides in the 2018-19 Heineken Cup who are bidding for the ultimate prize

Leinster contemplate Contepomi as Munster look forward to Carbery’s influence

Heaslip, Bowe and Trimble among those to bow out after hugely successful careers

Late trademark intercept try by Jacob Stockdale puts paid to an Ospreys’ comeback

Dan McFarland looks a good fit for Ulster but the rebuilding job is a daunting proposition

Winger is Ulster’s most capped player and also won 70 Ireland caps

People will have their own view of at what point in history poor choices were made

21-year-old’s superb pace and try-scoring ability makes up for his defensive weaknesses

From schoolboy prodigy to try-scoring record breaker the Ireland wing is on the fast track

If visitors’ pack can establish a suitable platform, backline have the nous to capitalise

John Andrew comes into the team at hooker in the only other change for Saturday fixture

Charles Piutau leads growing casualty list after nine-try defeat of Southern Kings

Leinster player boasts excellent speed but also possesses rare trait: sharp rugby brain

Ireland skipper’s return to action a timely boost for a pack that has struggled of late

‘I suspect now we will be taken seriously as a club, perhaps as an organisation’

In-form winger will pose a major threat to Harlequins at the Kingspan Stadium

Ulster will rely on Piatau’s mix of strength, pace, elusiveness and creativity to progress

Veteran Ulster winger plays at centre tonight in what may be a sign of things to come