The Irish Times

Why the Six Nations results will have little or no bearing in Japan

Rugby stats: Squad changes and work done between now and September will be key

Thu Mar 21 2019 - 06:00

Rugby: Who’s in and who’s out at the Irish provinces

Leinster contemplate Contepomi as Munster look forward to Carbery’s influence

Wed Aug 01 2018 - 06:00

Ulster can overcome all the distractions

Ulster v Ospreys preview: Kingspan stadium, Sunday (3.05, live on BBC 2)

Sat May 19 2018 - 05:48

No Rory Best or Iain Henderson in Ulster team

Five changes to team that drew with Munster for Champions Cup playoff against Ospreys

Fri May 18 2018 - 13:09

Ulster’s Best asset a doubt for Champions Cup play-off

Concerns over captain adds to challenges Jono Gibbes faces in final game with province

Thu May 17 2018 - 01:00

Gerry Thornley: No such thing as a quiet week in Irish rugby

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

Tue May 08 2018 - 07:00

Robbie Diack to leave Ulster and return to South Africa

He made his Ulster debut in 2008, at the age of 22, and has made over 200 caps since

Fri May 04 2018 - 10:46

Ulster’s resolve to stiffen but Leinster should pip them

Leinster’s backrow injury list ensures an opportunity for promising Josh Murphy

Sat Jan 06 2018 - 01:00

Connacht flying high on back of smart use of system

Influx of talent from other provinces and abroad can only strengthen Irish rugby

Sat Dec 30 2017 - 07:00

Ulster face injury crisis for Treviso clash

Province’s frontrow hit the worst with props McCall, Ah You and Herbst all sidelined

Wed Nov 22 2017 - 05:30

Bundee Aki scorcher will silence the doubters, says Schmidt

Debutant could add intriguing dimension to attacking game against South Africa

Fri Nov 10 2017 - 06:00

Rugby statistics: People have the power in deciding how Bundee Aki is judged

Few would quibble with impact Payne and Stander have made for adopted country

Thu Nov 09 2017 - 06:45

Ulster forced to dig deep before taking down Southern Kings

Les Kiss’s side turn around half-time deficit to claim bonus-point win in South Africa

Sun Nov 05 2017 - 13:38

Leinster dish out a dose of the blues to Ulster

Home side well beaten at the Kingspan Stadium by Leo Cullen’s impressive side

Sat Oct 28 2017 - 21:12

Stuart McCloskey eager to add to his sole Ireland cap

Leinster’s visit to the Kingspan provides plenty of motivation for Ulster centre

Sat Oct 28 2017 - 07:00

Ulster opt for experience for daunting trip to La Rochelle

Andrew Trimble, Tommy Bowe and Darren Cave all selected to start in France

Sat Oct 21 2017 - 01:00

Ulster need to hit the ground running in Champions Cup

Big performances needed from Henderson, Deysel and McCloskey as side hosts Wasps

Fri Oct 13 2017 - 01:00

Iain Henderson to lead Ulster in European opener against Wasps

Les Kiss makes three changes for Friday's Champions Cup game in Belfast

Thu Oct 12 2017 - 12:21

Chastened Ulster can get back on track against Connacht

Defeat to Zebre will have concentrated minds within Jono Gibbes’ Ulster squad

Thu Oct 05 2017 - 18:00

Les Kiss makes five changes for Ulster’s trip to Treviso

Ireland trio Luke Marshall, Kieran Treadwell and Jacob Stockdale named in starting XV

Fri Sept 08 2017 - 12:47

Ulster aiming to keep hungry Cheetahs at bay

Jono Gibbes looking to a winning start as province’s new head coach

Fri Sept 01 2017 - 01:00

Roger Wilson and Ruan Pienaar both start Kingspan farewells

Only four from the team that accounted for Glasgow last weekend start for Leinster

Fri May 05 2017 - 12:28

Ulster name team for Zebre as Barbarians fixture confirmed

Ulster confirm they will host the Barbarians in a special fixture at Kingspan Stadium

Fri Mar 10 2017 - 14:22

Jared Payne’s return a boost for Ulster – and Ireland

Les Kiss will be looking for bonus points in three upcoming games against Italian clubs

Sun Feb 26 2017 - 08:00

Ulster back on track with bonus-point win over Edinburgh

Marcell Coetzee impresses on debut as Les Kiss’s side end losing streak

Fri Feb 10 2017 - 21:57

New high-tackle rule forcing Sean Reidy to rethink game

Ulster backrow falls foul of referee’s interpretation of introduced law

Thu Jan 12 2017 - 01:00

Ulster braced for Clermont power surge but still unlikely to resist it

French league leaders will greet visitor’s pack with ruthless welcome party

Sat Dec 17 2016 - 12:01

Franco van der Merwe in for Robbie Diack as Ulster look to repeat trick

Clermont has lost just one game in 27 previous European Cup encounters at home

Fri Dec 16 2016 - 12:42

Ulster hold on to claim bonus-point win in Belfast belter

Clermont Auvergne take two bonus points back to France after nine-try thriller

Sat Dec 10 2016 - 17:40

Powerful Clermont a huge challenge for depleted Ulster

Les Kiss missing several big names for intriguing clash against the French giants

Sat Dec 10 2016 - 01:00

Ulster’s Andrew Trimble, Craig Gilroy to miss Clermont clash

Injury-hit province strengthened by return of key players Paddy Jackson and Rory Best

Wed Dec 07 2016 - 17:18

Oxford v Cambridge Varsity match to see three Irish players

Daniel Dass, Brian du Toit and Jonathan Dixon all to line out at Twickenham

Tue Dec 06 2016 - 17:14

Ulster’s Dan Tuohy joins Bristol with immediate effect

Will play under Pat Lam next season after announcing return to native West Country

Tue Dec 06 2016 - 10:16

Chris Henry back to bolster Ulster’s challenge against Zebre

Province look in good shape to reignite season with victory over depleted Italian side

Fri Nov 25 2016 - 01:00