The Irish Times

Rory Best to take up coaching role with USA side Seattle Seawolves

Former Ireland hooker will work as a skills coach with Major League Rugby franchise

Mon Apr 26 2021 - 14:10

Ruddock family ties keep Ireland and Wales connected

Mike Ruddock, father of Rhys and Ciarán, is waiting for the day when families can reunite

Sat Feb 06 2021 - 10:30

Dan McFarland calls out Ulster’s naivety after loss away to Ospreys

Welsh side secure just their second win of the season at a rain-lashed Liberty Stadium

Mon Feb 17 2020 - 06:00

Mike Ruddock leaves Lansdowne to take charge of Ospreys

Former player will take charge of struggling Welsh franchise after disastrous start to the season

Mon Dec 02 2019 - 18:59

2019-20 Champions Cup pool-by-pool guide

Gavin Cummiskey looks at the contenders ahead of the first round of Champions Cup games

Fri Nov 15 2019 - 12:11

Munster bounce back from Cheetahs defeat with bonus-point win in Cork

Arno Botha gets over in the final minute to seal the fifth point for Johann van Graan’s side

Fri Oct 25 2019 - 21:44

Rob Herring ready to ‘step up as a leader’ at Ulster

Summer signings McGrath and Carter bolster province for Ospreys encounter

Fri Sept 27 2019 - 01:00

Ospreys and Scarlets poised to merge in Welsh club overhaul

‘Project Reset’ could see new side formed in Colwyn Bay

Mon Mar 04 2019 - 20:49

Connacht should just about have edge to see off playoff rival

Pro14 preview: Connacht v Ospreys, Sportsground (2.45, live on TG4, Premier Sports 1)

Fri Mar 01 2019 - 15:10

O’Donoghue returns for Munster against Ospreys

Nash gets rare opportunity on the wing, while Hanrahan is handed the No 10 jersey

Fri Feb 22 2019 - 06:00

Henderson’s return a boost for Ulster and Ireland

Visitors will need most things to fall their way to prevail over Ospreys

Fri Feb 15 2019 - 01:00

Connacht call on quartet of Ireland call-ups for Ospreys trip

All four players picked for November series by Joe Schmidt will line out in Bridgend

Fri Oct 26 2018 - 06:00

Connacht to bring in their heavy hitters for ‘season shaper’

Win over Ospreys could see province potentially move into top two of their Pro14 table

Wed Oct 24 2018 - 06:00

Gerry Thornley: Pro14 balance is tipping further towards home teams

For years we cocked our collective snoots at the French and their 'rotating'

Tue Sept 25 2018 - 07:00

Joey Carbery has the chance to shine against Ospreys

Munster have made a raft of changes for first game on the new 3G pitch at Musgrave Park

Thu Sept 13 2018 - 17:44

Mixed emotions as Geordan Murphy takes helm at Leicester

Former Leicester player is one of many Irish men coaching around the world

Wed Sept 05 2018 - 07:30

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

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

Ulster Rugby: litany of poor decisions have hurt the province

People will have their own view of at what point in history poor choices were made

Fri Apr 20 2018 - 14:03

Ulster look to keep knock-out hopes alive against Ospreys

Jono Gibbes rings changes up front for potentially crucial clash with Pro14’s form side

Fri Apr 13 2018 - 09:44

Ulster minds firmly focused on Ospreys showdown

Morale-boosting victory in Edinburgh brings some welcome optimism back into camp

Wed Apr 11 2018 - 01:00

Ruan Pienaar says goodbye to Ulster in style

Les Kiss’s side hit the right notes in an emotional Pro12 victory over Leinster

Mon May 08 2017 - 01:00

Rugby Statistics: Devin Toner relishing leading from front

Cian Kelleher’s figures highlight why he is one of the standout attacking players

Thu Dec 15 2016 - 06:00

Ulster await fitness updates on Jared Payne and Andrew Trimble

Fears Irish centre, Payne may be ruled out until New Year with fractured rib cage

Wed Nov 30 2016 - 01:00

Table-topping Ulster ready to run Ospreys ragged

Backline could get even stronger as Tommy Bowe and Andrew Trimble return to training

Wed Sept 28 2016 - 01:00

Paddy Jackson could make seasonal bow for in-form Ulster

Charles Piutau and Craig Gilroy expected to return against embattled Scarlets

Wed Sept 14 2016 - 01:01

Ireland U-20s to keep it brilliantly simple in England showdown

Nigel Carolan says reaching World Championship final down to interaction of players

Sat Jun 25 2016 - 01:00

Stuart Olding determined to seize day with Ireland

Centre eager to play his part in the Ulster resurgence in Irish backline

Sat Jun 18 2016 - 06:01

Finlay Bealham in line for Ireland debut after Cian Healy ruled out

The Leinster prop has been left out for Italy game after picking up a mild hamstring strain

Fri Mar 11 2016 - 14:02