John Cooney: ‘role model’ boxer (28) killed in ring will live on after organ donation, funeral hears
Talent, commitment and work ethic praised at funeral in Galway
John Cooney
Ulster look to Steven Kitshoff’s first start to spark uptick in fortunes for the province
Dan Soper praises John Cooney after he passed 1,000 points scored for the province
Captain Iain Henderson and Stuart McCloskey declared fit for Ulster
Both Ulster and the Sharks can copperfasten a last-eight tie in front of their own supporters should they win
Stakes high as Ulster aim to arrest slump in form against Edinburgh
Dan McFarland’s side face a tense encounter in the Scottish capital on Saturday
Antoine Dupont has the final say as champions Toulouse pip Ulster
French aristocrats show their mettle to secure one-point aggregate win
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
‘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
Ulster have late winning try controversially ruled out in Cape Town
Their impressive run of seven straight wins comes to an end away to the Stomers
Ulster face a closely fought contest against in-form Stormers
Dan McFarland makes six changes from side that beat Leinster for Cape Town clash
Ulster looking to finish off impressive pool performance when Clermont come calling
Forwards coach Roddy Grant expects another fierce physical test against French side
Jacob Stockdale admits his season could be over after ankle surgery
Ulster and Ireland winger has not played since opening game of the season
Champions Cup: After festive famine, January feast begins this weekend
Connacht hope to make history, Leinster seek vengeance, Ulster hit hard by injuries
Depleted Ulster braced for tough Northampton assignment
Absence of influential trio Cooney, Henderson and McCloskey may tilt balance
Jared Payne to leave Ulster ‘to pursue opportunities overseas’
John Cooney ruled out of Champions Cup match against Northampton Saints
Munster blocking out external criticism after much-needed Ulster win
Province’s style of play came in for heavy criticism after Connacht loss last weekend
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
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
Ulster looking to keep the pep in their step against against Northampton
Iain Henderson returns to captain side with Duane Vermeulen making home debut
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
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
Ospreys’ pack bring Ulster crashing back to earth in Swansea
Visitors dominated possession and territory but battle was lost up front
Tadhg Furlong on form as Leinster set their sights on Ulster
Ulster boast talent in youth as they come up against physically robust favourites
Andy Farrell’s autumn Ireland squad falls along anticipated lines
Leinster duo Dan Sheehan and Ciarán Frawley the news names in squad of 38
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
Brendan Kennelly obituary: Gifted poet, academic and storyteller
A writer who grew up in a pub, Kennelly learned how to tell a story and hold an audience
Ulster get injury boost after five return to training ahead of Lions clash
Jared Payne believes South African sides are growing into the competition
Nathan Doak comes up trumps again as Ulster collect late bonus point
Dan McFarland’s keep up perfect start on the back of strong first half
Ulster should have too much for improving Benetton in Belfast
Despite injury problems Dan McFarland’s side have started season in fine form
Ulster know there’s plenty of room to improve after Zebre win
Sterner tests await but there are plenty of positives to take from the trip to Parma
Gordon D’Arcy: Faith in system crucial as new season gets under way
Three of the four Irish provinces will be satisfied with the opening weekend of the URC
Ulster secure bonus-point win but fall over the line in the end
Dan McFarland’s side get off to winning start in the United Rugby Championship
Ulster looking to bring the flare as Kingspan gets ready to roar again
A crowd of 15,000 is allowed for Friday’s United Rugby Championship opener
Cork under-20s land their part of the bargain in hunt for hurling treble
Rebels prove too strong for Galway as they make it back-to-back titles
Cork’s scoring threat could tip under-20 final in their direction
Galway are looking for their first title at this level in 10 years
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