Iain Henderson sees red as Ulster make it two from two

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

John Cooney and Jack McGrath have a point to prove in Wales

Duo named in Ulster team to play Ospreys after being left out of the Ireland squad

Dan McFarland backs the real Ulster to stand up and be counted for Toulouse trip

Head coach admits Leinster final defeat took 48 hours to put behind him

Ruthless Leinster squeeze the life out of Ulster’s challenge

Disciplined defensive performance paves the way for another emphatic final success

Ulster know they have game to spoil Leinster’s party

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

Ross Byrne starts for Leinster as Ulster captain Iain Henderson returns

Ulster and Leinster name their teams ahead of Saturday’s Pro14 final at Aviva Stadium

Ian Madigan kicks never-say-die Ulster into the Pro14 final

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

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

Ulster make three changes for Pro14 semi-final

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

Ian Madigan in line for Ulster debut as Aki reaches milestone

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

A lot on Hanrahan’s shoulders as Van Graan aims for a power game

With Carbery still out, Munster coach needs to field all his big weapons against Leinster

Jack McGrath commits to Ulster for two more years

He made the move to Ulster at the start of this season and has made 10 appearances

Ireland release 13 players back to their provinces

Max Deegan and Will Connors among five players returning to Leinster action

More inclusive review readies Ireland for the reigning champions' visit

Andy Farrell concedes Ireland need to be better against Wales in a number of areas

Dave Kilcoyne and Munster eager to get back to winning ways

Prop says van Graan’s men owe the fans a big performance as they finish pool campaign

Gerry Thornley: Farrell’s Six Nations squad hints at more fluid selection policy

Sexton takes captaincy while 12 players who featured at World Cup are absent from panel

Clermont defeat takes Ulster down to the wire

Ulster need win against Bath next weekend to make sure of quarter-finals

Bryn Cunningham guiding Ulster revival after tumultous start

Director and former fullback defends Leinster influx but is keen to develop talent

Confident Ulster braced for their stiffest test to date

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

Marcell Coetzee and Jordi Murphy return to Ulster XV

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

2023 Rugby World Cup: What will the Ireland team look like?

We can already predict a lot about the make-up of the squad for the tournament

Rugby Statistics: It’s time for change as Farrell puts his own shape on things

There is an average 5.4 selection changes between the final game of an Irish coach and the opener of his successor

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

Ulster without injured McGrath for visit of formidable Clermont

Lock Carter and Lyttle also set to miss clash against star-studded French Top 14 outfit

Iain Henderson back in the saddle for Ulster’s trip to The Rec

Will Addison also returns to the starting XV for Champions Cup opener against Bath

Munster exhibit flaws and promise in European Cup tune-up win over Ulster

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

Munster’s outhalf resources dwindle as Hanrahan injured in win over Ulster

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

Peter O’Mahony back to lead Munster against Ulster

Stockdale among a host of Ireland stars returning to provincial action in Limerick

Will Addison returns to starting Ulster line-up

Return of Irish international one of five changes to team for visit of Cardiff Blues

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

Ireland and New Zealand welcome appointment of Owens

Welsh referee well accustomed to the demands of the big occasion

Munster make four changes as Connacht target first win

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

Rob Herring ready to ‘step up as a leader’ at Ulster

Summer signings McGrath and Carter bolster province for Ospreys encounter

Jack McGrath to start for Ulster in Pro14 opener versus Ospreys

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

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

Gerry Thornley: Toner and Addison the fall guys as Schmidt opts for physicality

Leaving out Leinster lock something of a gamble given Ireland’s recent lineout struggles

The big calls Joe Schmidt made finalising Ireland’s World Cup squad

Coach was very exact in looking for specialists among his 31-man squad for Japan

Lineout and defensive malfunctions key to Ireland’s dismal day

Much for Schmidt to ponder after a humiliating and potentially damaging outing

Dark clouds gather as Ireland captain Rory Best runs out of road

Faltering lineout at Twickenham points to 37-year-old becoming a serious liability

Ross Byrne at outhalf for warm-up clash with England

Joe Schmidt’s team take on England in their second Rugby World Cup warm-up match

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