The Irish Times

Rugby Statistics: Foreign legion proving their worth where it counts

Former Springbok Coetzee ticks all the right boxes with massive contribution to Ulster

Thu Jan 03 2019 - 06:30

Connacht complete a resounding double over Ulster

Andy Friend’s side bounce back from agonising Leinster loss to end 2018 with a bang

Fri Dec 28 2018 - 22:20

Connacht and Ulster make four changes apiece for Sportsground showdown

Connacht change half their pack as they look to get over Leinster loss

Thu Dec 27 2018 - 12:46

Minimal changes and momentum give Ulster the edge

Darren Sweetnam, Jean Kleyn, Conor Oliver and Tommy O’Donnell are back for Munster

Thu Dec 20 2018 - 18:10

Bonus-point Ulster complete impressive double over Scarlets

Champions Cup quarter-final place now a real prospect for Dan McFarland’s side

Fri Dec 14 2018 - 22:19

Ulster unchanged for visit of Scarlets to Belfast

Rory Best to become Ulster’s most capped player in the European Champions Cup

Thu Dec 13 2018 - 12:20

Iain Henderson and Will Addison back in Ulster team

Academy prop Eric O’Sullivan starts in Friday’s Champions Cup clash with Scarlets

Thu Dec 06 2018 - 12:13

Scarlets jump above Ulster after convincing win

Dan McFarland’s side struggled up front against Welsh side

Fri Nov 23 2018 - 21:41

Stuart McCloskey double puts Ulster in bonus territory

Dan McFarland’s Ulster side prove too strong for the Dragons on Friday night in Belfast

Fri Oct 26 2018 - 22:31

Ulster give first start to Sevens star Baloucoune against Dragons

Centre pairing of Addison and McCloskey could play together for Ireland in November

Fri Oct 26 2018 - 06:00

Champions Cup: Gerry Thornley's club-by-club guide

A look at the 20 sides in the 2018-19 Heineken Cup who are bidding for the ultimate prize

Sat Oct 06 2018 - 05:41

Ulster stay unbeaten after dramatic draw with the Cheetahs

Burns converts Speight’s injury-time try as province complete latest act of escapology

Fri Sept 21 2018 - 20:40

Kernohan gets first start in competitive match for Ulster

The 19-year-old Ballymena wing is selected to play against Cheetahs

Thu Sept 20 2018 - 17:18

The Irish provinces' standout performers in the Pro14 so far

Unbeaten province's players lead the way statistically after three rounds of the Pro14

Thu Sept 20 2018 - 07:15

Ulster bid to maintain early momentum in South Africa

Coach McFarland makes three changes in the pack for the trip to Southern Kings

Sat Sept 15 2018 - 06:03

Ulster make three changes for Southern Kings clash

Dan McFarland’s side looking to maintain winning start away to South African side

Fri Sept 14 2018 - 12:57

Jordi Murphy named in Ulster backrow for home debut

Ulster host Edinburgh in the Pro14 at Kingspan Stadium on Friday night (KO 7.35pm)

Thu Sept 06 2018 - 12:29

Shaky start for Ulster as they strike lucky against Scarlets

Pro14: After some costly errors, McFarland’s men bag winning score right at the death

Mon Sept 03 2018 - 07:00

Cooney gets Ulster off to the perfect start

Scrumhalf kicks late penalty to get Dan McFarland's side over the line against Scarlets

Sat Sept 01 2018 - 19:38

McFarland and Ulster will be keen to hit ground running

Pro14 preview: Ulster v Scarlets, Kingspan Stadium 5.15pm (Live on Premier Sports 1, eir sport 2)

Fri Aug 31 2018 - 15:17

McFarland undaunted by the big challenge ahead at Ulster

New head coach more interested in longer-term progress than any quick fix

Wed Aug 29 2018 - 01:00

Ulster sign Wallabies wing Henry Speight on short-term deal

30-year-old has 19 Australia caps and joins the province until December 31st

Mon Aug 06 2018 - 11:09

Liam Toland: Potent Australia will ask a lot of different questions

Ireland will need to match their intensity displayed against the All Blacks to prevail again

Fri Nov 25 2016 - 08:21

Greig Laidlaw urges Scottish players to forget World Cup pain

Preview: Scotland v Australia, BT Murrayfield Stadium, 2.30pm – BBC 1

Fri Nov 11 2016 - 17:19

Cheika accuses All Blacks of lack of respect

New Zealand Herald newspaper had mocked Australian coach up as a clown ahead of match

Sat Oct 22 2016 - 14:34

All conquering All Blacks break new ground

New Zealand will meet Ireland in Chicago next month

Sat Oct 22 2016 - 13:22

TV View: Sevens rugby has its day in the sun

Becoming an Olympic sport adds to spectacle of world series in Dubai

Sun Dec 06 2015 - 22:30

Australia canter past Uruguay at sunny Villa Park

11 tries for Michael Cheika’s side as they rack up biggest win of the tournament to date

Sun Sept 27 2015 - 14:24

All Blacks ‘long way’ ahead of chasing pack admits Michael Cheika

Australia set up Rugby Championship showdown with New Zealand after win over Argentina

Sun Jul 26 2015 - 13:53

Ireland have lot to learn from Wallabies’ attacking threat

Game bookended by massive and vital hits – first from Zebo, second from O’Connell

Mon Nov 24 2014 - 10:07

Ireland to rise to the top in old pals’ act against Australia

Home side further along the path with Joe Schmidt than Australia are with Michael Cheika

Sat Nov 22 2014 - 08:55

Best chance for Ireland to beat Wallabies

Australia’s lack of game management may see Joe Schmidt’s side home

Sat Nov 22 2014 - 08:00

Cheika’s way: dictatorships deliver trophies

Australia is a cultural mix, it’s the wearing of the green and gold that makes them Wallabies

Sat Nov 22 2014 - 01:00

Waratahs to meet Crusaders in Super Rugby final

New South Wales outhalf Bernard Foley shines in semi-final win over Brumbies

Sat Jul 26 2014 - 13:26