The Irish Times

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

Mon Jan 10 2022 - 06:00

The Offload: John O’Sullivan’s order of merit for 2021

The players, the try, the tackle and the moments of the rugby year

Mon Dec 27 2021 - 15:30

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

Fri Dec 17 2021 - 22:30

One tackle and he’s one of us – James Lowe must think we are very odd

Lowe was up against it because at heart, we all know the residency rule is a bit of a cod

Mon Nov 15 2021 - 06:40

Iain Henderson returns to Ireland secondrow for New Zealand clash

Andy Farrell: ‘We’re coming up against a different beast . . . It’s a challenge we get excited about’

Thu Nov 11 2021 - 15:12

Connacht’s fire and fury ignites their season as Ulster brushed aside with ease

Head coach Andy Friend calls Aviva Stadium experiment a success after big bonus-point win

Mon Oct 25 2021 - 06:00

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

Fri Oct 08 2021 - 21:52

Ulster should have too much for improving Benetton in Belfast

Despite injury problems Dan McFarland’s side have started season in fine form

Thu Oct 07 2021 - 17:05

Milestone beckons for Rob Herring as Ulster seek third win

Hooker in line to make his 200th appearance for the province against Benetton

Tue Oct 05 2021 - 01:00

Much-changed line-up for Ulster on welcome trip to sunny Parma

URC preview: Meeting with Zebre is first competitive start for scrum-half Nathan Doak

Sat Oct 02 2021 - 06:00

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

Fri Sept 24 2021 - 22:03

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

Thu Sept 23 2021 - 15:15

Andy Farrell surprised by speed of James Ryan’s recovery

Injury had seemingly ruled James Ryan out of Lions call-up

Thu Jul 01 2021 - 17:54

James Ryan and Joey Carbery in Ireland side to face Japan

Andy Farrell selects strongest side at his disposal for match in Dublin

Thu Jul 01 2021 - 14:32

Sexton excused as 11 uncapped players in Ireland squad

Harry Byrne, Carbery and Burns are the three outhalves selected for summer series

Mon Jun 14 2021 - 11:33

Gordon D'Arcy: James Ryan is not getting the best out of his skillset

Likes of Ryan, Ringrose and Stockdale could not quite grasp opportunity when it counted

Wed May 12 2021 - 07:46

Ulster’s power game finally comes good as Northampton felled on home turf

Tries from John Cooney and Jacob Stockdale in the final quarter seals the win

Sat Apr 10 2021 - 22:34

Ireland 32 England 18: Ireland player ratings

Johnny Watterson hands out the marks after an inspirational Six Nations win in Dublin

Sat Mar 20 2021 - 19:16

England look to hold all the cards for final day showdown with Ireland

Eddie Jones’s side comes to Dublin looking to make it five wins in a row against Ireland

Sat Mar 20 2021 - 06:00

Jacob Stockdale one of six new faces in Ireland team

Andy Farrell names his Irish team for the final match of the 2021 Six Nations

Thu Mar 18 2021 - 15:30