The Irish Times

‘Significant’ injury to RG Snyman overshadows outstanding Munster showing

Johann van Graan ‘pretty worried’ after South African lock goes off with knee injury

Sun Oct 10 2021 - 17:26

Leinster Rugby season preview: Strength ensures Cullen’s side remains the team to beat

Leinster machine rolls on and remains standard-bearer for United Rugby Championship

Fri Sept 24 2021 - 06:00

Dwayne Peel leaving Ulster coaching role to join Cardiff Blues

Former Wales scrumhalf signs long term deal after nearly four years in Belfast

Tue Dec 08 2020 - 12:17

Gordon D’Arcy: Munster persist with a game they are only partially resourced to play

On- and off-field leadership lacking as province succumb to familiar failings

Wed Sept 09 2020 - 07:27

James Ryan could add to Leinster’s rich resources for final clash with Ulster

Felipe Contepomi praises secondrow after his recovery from a shoulder injury

Tue Sept 08 2020 - 06:00

Pro14 drawing up two blueprints with South Africans out until 2021

Ulster’s experiment with Jacob Stockdale at fullback could reap rewards for Ireland

Wed Aug 26 2020 - 06:00

Hectic schedule for rugby’s return means last men standing prosper

With no warm-up games and no crowds, it could take a while before teams get up to speed

Sat Aug 22 2020 - 06:00

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

Sibling rivalry driving younger Ulster Burns to aim for next level

Ulster outhalf wants to emulate brother Freddie and play international rugby

Mon Jan 20 2020 - 01:00

Gerry Thornley: In-form Stuart McCloskey on track for Six Nations promotion

Player beating at Andy Farrell’s door, but logjam at Ireland’s inside centre an obstacle

Tue Jan 07 2020 - 07:00

Ulster’s man of the moment John Cooney won’t believe the hype

Scrumhalf has the Midas touch, but he puts streak of good form down to hard work

Mon Dec 16 2019 - 01:00

Ulster without injured McGrath for visit of formidable Clermont

Lock Carter and Lyttle also set to miss clash against star-studded French Top 14 outfit

Wed Nov 20 2019 - 06:00

Ulster lacking fit centres ahead of Leinster clash

Michael Lowry is likely to start at fullback against Leinster as the injuries pile up

Tue Mar 26 2019 - 14:47

How head injuries finished the rugby career of Cillian Willis

'Unless you have to be dragged off you wouldn’t leave a pitch. That’s the reality.'

Sat Mar 23 2019 - 06:22

Jacob Stockdale should be fit for Ulster’s clash with Racing

Management confident winger has recovered from hamstring injury for Champions Cup clash

Wed Jan 09 2019 - 06:00

Will Addison ready and willing to add to Joe Schmidt’s options

Versatile Ulster player set to be included in the Ireland squad for the November Tests

Fri Oct 19 2018 - 06:00

Billy Burns looking forward to a new challenge with Ulster

Rory Scannell expecting Haley and Botha to make a big impact with Munster

Fri Aug 17 2018 - 06:00

Ulster announce coaching shake-up as Les Kiss leaves province

Jono Gibbes to lead coaching team as former Ireland assistant coach steps down

Wed Jan 31 2018 - 17:54

Best back to lead Ulster for daunting trip to the RDS

Ireland skipper’s return to action a timely boost for a pack that has struggled of late

Thu Jan 04 2018 - 05:00

Bernard Jackman focusing on long-term plan at Dragons

Determined coach says short-term pain is horrible but necessary to build a stronger side

Thu Nov 30 2017 - 06:00

Rory Best ready to pull back on Ulster jersey for Dragons clash

Jared Payne continues to suffer headaches since head injury on Lions’ tour in June

Wed Nov 29 2017 - 06:00

Jacob Stockdale living the dream playing alongside his boyhood heroes

In-form 21-year-old makes his home debut for Ireland against the Springboks

Sat Nov 11 2017 - 09:00

Gerry Thornley: Ulster feel full force of La Rochelle in first Irish defeat

Glasgow Warriors pointless and marooned after Leinster’s 34-18 win at Scotstoun

Mon Oct 23 2017 - 06:00

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 can hope for a strong start against wounded Wasps

English Premiership side have a number of injuries ahead of Champions Cup opener

Wed Oct 11 2017 - 06:00

Ulster will have to contain Scarlets’ onslaught, says Peel

Pro14: Skills coach admits Scarlets are coming to Kingspan stadium as the form team

Wed Sept 13 2017 - 06:00

Ulster position required no hard sell for Jono Gibbes

New Zealander’s relationship with Les Kiss made his decision an easy one

Wed Sept 06 2017 - 12:01

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

European rugby draws: Familiar faces and foes for Irish sides

Donnacha Ryan set for quick return to Thomond Park with Racing 92; Leinster paired with English champions Exeter

Thu Jun 08 2017 - 17:36

Ulster can take advantage against under-strength Glasgow

Pro12 preview: Ulster v Glasgow Warriors, Kingspan stadium (3.0, live on Sky Sports 1)

Fri Feb 17 2017 - 17:18

Dwayne Peel to join Ulster as assistant coach

Former Wales scrumhalf to join province for 2017/18 season along with Jono Gibbes

Wed Feb 15 2017 - 10:47

Haka: Tradition must be abused, or at least ignored

‘Why should a side coming to Ireland get the first applause by doing a dance’

Mon Oct 31 2016 - 05:00

Spear tackle leaves Lions captain’s tour in tatters

From the archives: Brian O’Driscoll v New Zealand

Wed Nov 06 2013 - 13:21