Jacob Stockdale’s return to top form gives Andy Farrell an extra asset for Autumn Series
Rejuvenated Ulster winger has made more his mark on the early stages of the URC season
Jacob Stockdale
Iain Henderson and Jacob Stockdale among Ireland contingent made available to Ulster
Ulster captain Henderson likely to feature vs Ospreys despite featuring for Ireland given injuries to locks in the province’s squad
Gerry Thornley: Ireland used to have plenty waiting in the wings, but it’s not clear who can step in for Mack Hansen
The race is on to take a starting position on the Irish wing, but it’s been a quarter of a century since there’s been so much uncertainty about the options
Confident Ulster hoping to maintain home record against out-of-sorts Lions
Captain Iain Henderson returns to starting line-up for the first time this season following the Rugby World Cup
Ulster target 10 points from final two games starting with struggling Dragons
Dan McFarland’s side need maximum points and the Stormers to slip up to move above them into second place
Ulster facing nervous wait for news on Jacob Stockdale’s ankle injury
Wing picked up knock against Leinster but it is not the ankle which sidelined him for a year
Jacob Stockdale passed fit ahead of Ulster’s preseason Exeter clash
Ireland international has not played since September 2021 due to an ankle injury
Aki exudes positivity in advance of key Paris showdown
Abrasive centre says – despite Sexton’s absence – Ireland have the players to take the game to the French
Ulster looking to finish off impressive pool performance when Clermont come calling
Forwards coach Roddy Grant expects another fierce physical test against French side
Jacob Stockdale admits his season could be over after ankle surgery
Ulster and Ireland winger has not played since opening game of the season
Jared Payne to leave Ulster ‘to pursue opportunities overseas’
John Cooney ruled out of Champions Cup match against Northampton Saints
Michael Lowry happy to just be on the pitch as he impresses in fullback role
Second playmaker role good enough for versatile back despite preference for outhalf
Duane Vermeulen could make Ulster debut against Clermont Auvergne
South African number eight working his way back to match fitness after Covid diagnosis
Johnny Watterson: Time for the many naysayers to give Irish rugby its due
Inverse snobbery may be difficult to shake off but All Blacks game is one of the sports events of the year
Andy Farrell sees November series as start of World Cup countdown
Johnny Sexton set to win 100th cap against Japan in November series opener
Gordon D’Arcy: Andy Farrell’s conservative Ireland squad is a big chance missed
Planning for Japan and the All Blacks rather than France 2023 is a short-sighted choice
Andy Farrell’s autumn Ireland squad falls along anticipated lines
Leinster duo Dan Sheehan and Ciarán Frawley the news names in squad of 38
Andy Farrell has plenty to ponder in naming Ireland’s autumn squad
Between injury issues and lack of game time for key players the head coach has a tough task
Ulster should have too much for improving Benetton in Belfast
Despite injury problems Dan McFarland’s side have started season in fine form
Ulster know there’s plenty of room to improve after Zebre win
Sterner tests await but there are plenty of positives to take from the trip to Parma
Ulster secure bonus-point win but fall over the line in the end
Dan McFarland’s side get off to winning start in the United Rugby Championship
Ulster looking to bring the flare as Kingspan gets ready to roar again
A crowd of 15,000 is allowed for Friday’s United Rugby Championship opener
Farrell welcomes opportunity for new faces as Ireland embrace US challenge
Test debut beckons for Ulster quartet Baloucoune, Hume, O’Toole and Timoney
Andy Farrell surprised by speed of James Ryan’s recovery
Injury had seemingly ruled James Ryan out of Lions call-up
James Ryan and Joey Carbery in Ireland side to face Japan
Andy Farrell selects strongest side at his disposal for match in Dublin
Sexton excused as 11 uncapped players in Ireland squad
Harry Byrne, Carbery and Burns are the three outhalves selected for summer series
Gordon D'Arcy: James Ryan is not getting the best out of his skillset
Likes of Ryan, Ringrose and Stockdale could not quite grasp opportunity when it counted
Farrell’s absence from Lions coaching ticket proves costly for some Irish contenders
Opportunity will knock for several prospects on home front as Lions head for South Africa
Munster impress in six-try win over limited Ulster
A red card for Will Addison removed any lingering doubt about the likely outcome
What should Gatland do? Our rugby writers pick their Lions squads
It’s nearly decision time for the Lions coach - who should make the South Africa tour?
Will Addison poised to return as Ulster welcome Connacht
Versatile talent has been out of action for 15 months due to back and calf injuries
The Offload: Time to listen to Cantwell, Briggs and Coughlan
Zebo’s character, as much as his rare talent, makes him a boon for any organisation
Ulster’s power game finally comes good as Northampton felled on home turf
Tries from John Cooney and Jacob Stockdale in the final quarter seals the win
For Leinster and Ireland, Hugo Keenan is proof that Sevens into 15 does go
Fullback has sped through crowded field to take the fullback jersey for province and country
Ireland 32 England 18: Ireland player ratings
Johnny Watterson hands out the marks after an inspirational Six Nations win in Dublin
England look to hold all the cards for final day showdown with Ireland
Eddie Jones’s side comes to Dublin looking to make it five wins in a row against Ireland
Six Nations Miscellany: Jacob takes stock and decides to shed a few kilos
Conan back under starter’s orders . . . Daly the ‘world-class’ centre . . . Stats don’t stack up
Jacob Stockdale one of six new faces in Ireland team
Andy Farrell names his Irish team for the final match of the 2021 Six Nations
The Offload: Stockdale surely in line to replace Lowe against England
In the international arena, defence cannot be sacrificed for attacking gifts
Lowry and Stockdale star as Ulster battle past the Dragons
Dan McFarland’s side secure a bonus point in a dead-rubber at the Principality Stadium
Andy Farrell explains his team selection for Scotland match
Some tight calls went the way of Jamison Gibson-Park and Rob Herring
Stockdale named at fullback for Ulster’s trip to Wales
Academy backrower David McCann is named at blindside flanker
Jamison Gibson-Park retained in Ireland team for trip to Edinburgh
Andy Farrell picks his team for Sunday’s Six Nations game away to Scotland
Gibson-Park likely to keep Murray out of Ireland XV for Murrayfield trip
Possible changes in frontrow could see Cian Healy and Rob Herring return
Iain Henderson on Scotland: ‘If you give them an inch they will walk over you’
Ulster secondrow knows route to success starts with overpowering Scots up front
Six Nations: Scotland v Ireland - Kick-off time, TV details, team news and more
Andy Farrell’s side travel to Murrayfield as they look to build on victory over Italy
Rugby Stats: Loss of summer tour will cut off vital opportunity for young Irish talent
Ireland tours during a Lions summer have unearthed many a star in the past
Jordan Larmour realises field has become more crowded in his absence
Leinster player on the mental challenge that also comes with returning to the international game
Gordon D’Arcy: Clarity must descend at Murrayfield on Farrell’s Ireland project
Sometimes in rugby you have to play the game and not the opposition
Leinster and Munster homing in on French opposition in Champions Cup draw
Draw will be made on Tuesday for the last-16 and unseeded quarter-finals
Ulster’s Pro14 season reaches familiar point of no return
In 15-year trophy drought, no team has proven more of a bugbear than Leinster
Plenty for Farrell to muse on after encouraging display
Ireland’s coaching team have lots of options to ponder before the trip to Scotland
Ireland not lacking in creativity but failing to translate it in to tries
Hugo Keenan leads the way in terms of offloads during Andy Farrell’s 11-match reign
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