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

The Irish team punches above its weight, but at provincial level, success is harder to define

Defeat to Connacht will be a mere footnote if Cullen’s men deliver on the grand stage

Negotiations between the two parties expected to be finalised soon as New Zealander departs

Kiwi coach’s premature departure comes just as it seems his methods would bear fruit

New Zealander has been in charge at the Sportsground for just one season

John Muldoon gets a proper send-off as the province register historic victory over rivals

Captain’s 327th and last game for province ends with stunning 47-10 win over Leinster

Being a one-club man was one of my proudest achievements, says captain

Jimmy Duffy: ‘We are looking for continuous improvement and that is the driving factor’

Travel problems and the issue of using neutral officials will need to be looked at

Coach says side’s defence fell short but his men also displayed moments of brilliance

‘The home advantage will be big for us. Our supporters have been fantastic this season’

Kieran Keane’s side now face playoff route if they are to qualify for Champions Cup

Ireland play Turkey, there’s the club hurling replay and the do or die cricket qualifier

Ireland are top of the mountain but can improve by giving fringe players their fling in Australia

Last-minute penalty secures a victory for the South African side by the slimmest margin

Experience needed as South African side have lost only one match at home this season

Dillane back to boost Keane’s visiting side for the clash with Cheetahs

Fighting second-half show by province secures win ahead of encounter with Cheetahs

Benetton without a host of players while visitors keen to make up for defeat to Zebre

Ultan Dillane is named among the replacements for Saturday’s match in Italy

Michael Bradley returns to the Sportsground with Carlo Canna named in starting XV

Coach expects a big display from his charges as Ospreys visit Sportsground

Keane pleased with progress as Adeolokun stars in eight-try rout of outclassed Oyonnax

Hat-trick hero Niyi Adeolokun scores after 22 seconds as French visitors are blown away

Kieran Keane’s side fall short of win after second-half comeback against Worcester

Victory could secure both Leinster and Munster a place in the Champions Cup quarter-finals

A win for Connacht at the Sixways Stadium would secure top spot in pool five

Emphasis on line speed and aggression in tackles pays off for Johann van Graan’s side

Kiss laments side’s inconsistency but believes they have a chance to respond

Defence coach Peter Wilkins views Munster as more dangerous on back of two defeats

Coach Kieran Keane praises effort, but admits Connacht let their emotions take over

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

Connacht need win over Ulster to stay in play-offs – and send fans home in festive mood

Final two weekends of European fixtures confirmed for January

Keane says back-to-back Challenge Cup wins have provided momentum for interprovincial

Win ensures four wins from four for Irish provinces for second successive week

Matt Healy scores four tries as province complete back to back wins over Brive

Green shoots in the province’s development process evident in Challenge Cup games