Real impact of NI Assembly elections to be on unionist morale
‘We now have a nationalism that is confident ... Sinn Féin can take Stormont’
Andrew Trimble: People in the Republic are not ready for a united Ireland
Views of middle ground must be heard in the debate about Irish unity, says rugby star
Andrew Trimble and Barry Murphy bring podcast double act to awards stage
After surviving RTÉ’s Ultimate Hell Week the duo will present Zurich Irish Rugby Awards
Five of the best: Centurion Johnny Sexton’s best Ireland games in the eyes of his peers
Brian O’Driscoll, Rob Kearney and Joe Schmidt recall Sexton’s best days in green
Nathan Doak displays maturity by grasping his Ulster opportunity with both hands
Young scrumhalf steps up to the mark with mature displays in Cooney’s absence
Kairos targets US growth after joining accelerator programme
Initiative gives chance to work with almost 200 mentors within the sports industry
Sideline Cut: It might just be easier to unite a country than to break up a dressingroom
Two international sides on a tiny island should tell onlookers everything about the Irish
New constitution will be needed for a united Ireland, says FF’s O’Callaghan
Prominent backbencher says unionists must be part of any future all-Ireland government
Former rugby pro Andrew Trimble scores with investment for Kairos
Belfast-based sports technology company secures funding as it looks to scale
Six Nations Miscellany: Talisman Ryan feeling great and ready to roll in Rome
Townsend gets wish; Gloucester match-up to savour; By the numbers; Word of mouth
Six Nations: Any coach with a beating heart has to play Finn Russell
Return of Scottish outhalf greeted with giddy expectation, but his uniqueness can be fatal
Jacob Stockdale confident he can put Paris performance behind him
Fullback fully aware that magnifying glass of Test rugby will remain on him
Rugby Stats: Ireland have found bonus territory hard to come by against the best
Andy Farrell’s side look like they’ll need a bonus point win in Paris – it will be hard work
Tommy Bowe still on his game and alert to all possibilities
Former Lions, Ireland and Ulster winger has never been one to settle for the comfort zone
Impossible is nothing. Beating Leinster, though, might be trickier
Ulster will need all the heroics they can muster up to topple the title-holders
Poultry farmer feels he is a scapegoat of the failed RHI scheme
He now owes £51,000, which includes £23,000 for a gas-fuelled heating system
Gordon D’Arcy: Digging deep only recipe for Twickenham success
If Ireland do not match the home side physically, they are sure to be overwhelmed
Stopping Jonny May’s pace must be high in Ireland’s priorities
Leicester Tigers’ winger is a lethal finisher and Ireland must deny him any space
The sporting decade that was: Ireland finally slay Goliath
After 111 years of waiting, history is written on a crisp Chicago afternoon
Ulster need to be at their best to contain Clermont threat
The French side ooze quality but Ulster have had their measure before in Belfast
Schmidt v Hansen Part V: something’s got to give in Rugby World Cup quarter-final
Ireland and New Zealand have shared two wins apiece since 2013. That will change on Saturday
No matter how Rugby World Cup turns out, Joe Schmidt’s legacy is secure
Tipping Point: We have up to six weeks left with best coach Irish rugby – arguably Irish sport – has had
Joe Schmidt at the Aviva Stadium: The pleasure, the privilege was ours
Today marks the end of an era with the Kiwi's last home game in charge of Ireland
Two Door Cinema Club: False Alarm review – inflammable pop material
Big melodies, catchy choruses and tonal idiosyncracies from the Northern Irish trio
Ulster gain confidence boost as Jacob Stockdale and Louis Ludik set to return
Dan McFarland’s side upbeat ahead of Pro14 semi-final at Glasgow Warriors
McFarland and Ulster looking forward to testing Leinster again
Coach hoping absent Stockdale and Best will be fit for quarter-final clash with Connacht
Rugby stats: Ireland don’t need to try too hard to beat the French
Rugby statistics: Once a staple of Paris trips, touchdowns are now thin on the ground
Jacob Stockdale: I pray before the game, I pray after the game, I pray during the game sometimes
‘The guys that I play with are my really close friends whether they are Christian or not’
Ulster v Zebre: Ulster go in search of bonus point
Peter Nelson and Dave Shanahan will start together as halfbacks for first time
Ulster name their team to take on Zebre on Saturday night
Darren Cave set to move to second in Ulster’s all-time appearance list with 222nd cap
The Offload: Penny hasn’t dropped inside the bubble for Darren Cave
With 20 from 20 Joey Carbery has finally filled Ronan O’Gara’s 10 red jersey
Ireland hit the scoring stakes hard in historic year
In 24 matches, 37 different individual players crossed the line for Joe Schmidt's side
Ulster unchanged for visit of Scarlets to Belfast
Rory Best to become Ulster’s most capped player in the European Champions Cup
Iain Henderson and Will Addison back in Ulster team
Academy prop Eric O’Sullivan starts in Friday’s Champions Cup clash with Scarlets
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