Victor Vito
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Ulster reap reward of ‘belligerent’ approach to edge closer to last eight
- European Cup
- January 15, 2018, 06:00
Ulster 20 La Rochelle 13 The timing could hardly have been better as Ulster dug out a performance top-heavy with belligerence, somewhat fitting in th(...)

A potentially defining weekend for Irish sides in Europe
- European Cup
- January 13, 2018, 06:00
On the first of two defining weekends for the Irish provinces in Europe, Leinster and Munster could both qualify for the knockout stages of the Europe(...)

Gerry Thornley: Ulster feel full force of La Rochelle in first Irish defeat
- European Cup
- October 23, 2017, 06:00
It couldn’t last forever and when the first defeat for an Irish province in the opening two rounds of European rugby arrived on Sunday it was not part(...)

La Rochelle’s rise continues as they trample over Ulster
- European Cup
- October 22, 2017, 18:26
La Rochelle 41 Ulster 17 La Rochelle maintained a winning start to their debut Champions Cup campaign by following victory at Harlequins with a 41-17(...)

Ulster opt for experience for daunting trip to La Rochelle
- European Cup
- October 21, 2017, 01:00
La Rochelle v Ulster, Stade Marcel Deflandre (3.15, Sunday, live on Sky Sports) Ulster’s team selection reveals a little of their mindset, or more (...)

Gerry Thornley: La Rochelle a breath of fresh air in every sense
- Rugby
- October 17, 2017, 07:00
On the opening weekend that was, there was something old, something new, and something blue. Of all the statements of intent, none was more ominous th(...)

Gerry Thornley’s Champions Cup pool-by-pool guide
- European Cup
- October 12, 2017, 20:13
Pool 1: Harlequins, La Rochelle, Ulster, Wasps After three pool exits in a row (losing 10 of 18 matches) Ulster should be better equipped this season(...)

Hurricanes hang tough to make Super Rugby final
- Rugby
- July 30, 2016, 13:14
Wellington Hurricanes 25 Waikato Chiefs 9 Two errors from Waikato Chiefs co-captain Sam Cane cost his side 14 points as a resolute Wellington Hurrica(...)

Les Kiss busy taking Ulster to a higher plane
- Pro12
- December 31, 2015, 01:00
Briefly slip back to last September at the FA national training centre deep among the pines of middle England. Before a squad meeting there grappled J(...)

Irish rugby: The times they are a-changin’
- European Cup
- December 12, 2015, 05:00
Reflection, anew. Maybe it’s not as bad as it seems. Maybe the injuries in the four provincial squads just need time to heal. Maybe the suggestion t(...)