The Offload: Glenn Moore steps down as Black Ferns head coach
Success for national underage sides; Montpellier need just two wins to reach quarters
Quarter-final line-up set but Sheeran ensures Thomond is out of action
Toulouse win sees them travel to take on Munster in Dublin while Leinster are also away
Antoine Dupont has the final say as champions Toulouse pip Ulster
French aristocrats show their mettle to secure one-point aggregate win
Ulster must stay on the front foot when Toulouse come to town
The defending champions have shown before in Belfast how dangerous they can be
Warwick and Ulster braced for task of countering enormous Toulouse pack
But stats show McFarland’s side possess the backs to thwart the champions again
‘We’re playing bloody Toulouse in Toulouse’ - McFarland not focused on bigger haul
Ulster’s lead heading into the second leg could have been more if not for Ntamack
Player Watch: Michael Lowry’s bright debut keeps him smiling all the way home
Ulster fullback got over for two tries and also selflessly set up one for James Lowe
O’Driscoll says Italy game gives Farrell the chance to experiment
‘I would love to see Joey get a bit more game-time, not necessarily just this weekend’
Gordon D’Arcy: Vital experimentation set to be limited by need to swat aside Italy
Ireland need to improve depth in a number of areas with frontrow top of the list
Nick Timoney returns from Ireland camp to captain Ulster
Dragons are struggling at the bottom just above Zebre with one win in eight matches
Six Nations: Andy Farrell finding treasure in pool of uncapped Irish talent
Irish coach’s promise to bring emerging players into the squad yielding rewards
Hume happy to bank his first championship minutes
Ulster centre wasn’t really expecting a run until later in the Six Nations
Andy Farrell admits Aviva full house ‘makes us tick’ ahead of Wales opener
Head coach named strong side for Six Nations opener against defending champions
Ulster looking to finish off impressive pool performance when Clermont come calling
Forwards coach Roddy Grant expects another fierce physical test against French side
The Offload: Young Will Hickey making progress
George Taylor is latest player to retire from professional rugby due to brain injury
Champions Cup: After festive famine, January feast begins this weekend
Connacht hope to make history, Leinster seek vengeance, Ulster hit hard by injuries
Depleted Ulster braced for tough Northampton assignment
Absence of influential trio Cooney, Henderson and McCloskey may tilt balance
Smarting Munster looking to extend Thomond Park run as Ulster come calling
Johann van Graan’s side will need a vastly improved performance after Connacht defeat
Gordon D’Arcy: Pecking order at outhalf is of national interest given Carbery's injury woes
Interpros vital in assessing Farrell’s options for Ireland squad
The Offload: John O’Sullivan’s order of merit for 2021
The players, the try, the tackle and the moments of the rugby year
Bleak Champions Cup midwinter looks to be a depressingly long one
Scheduling headache will be worsened if French teams still can’t travel next month
Dan McFarland praises ‘matured’ James Hume ahead of Connacht clash
Ulster centre capable of burnishing growing reputation in much-anticipated tie
Ulster secure bonus-point win despite never shaking Saints off their tails
Stuart McCloskey and Iain Henderson both forced off with injury for home side
Ulster looking to keep the pep in their step against against Northampton
Iain Henderson returns to captain side with Duane Vermeulen making home debut
Gordon D’Arcy: Irish provinces adapting and excelling in chaotic Champions Cup
Current format reflects these uncertain times, but there’s plenty to build on
Dan McFarland challenges Ulster to back up another famous win
Consistency key ahead of Northampton visit if Ulster want to fix up and down form book
Impressive Ulster ignite Europe bid with famous victory away to Clermont
Ill-discipline aplenty in bad tempred affair as Ulster win in France for first time in six years
Ulster look well set to continue recent dominance over Ospreys
Jack McGrath set for return after over a year out while Craig Gilroy could win 200th cap
Gordon D’Arcy: No URC games during international window hit Leinster the hardest
Ulster’s James Hume capitalised on sluggish hosts to outduel both Henshaw and Frawley
Dan McFarland thrilled as Ulster pass Leinster with honours
First victory over Leinster in Dublin since 2013 proves a timely boost ahead of hectic schedule
The Offload: James Lowe glad to go on the defensive after dream night
Farrell set to shuffle pack against Argentina; Ireland send signed jersey to family of Sean Wainui
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
Nathan Doak comes up trumps again as Ulster collect late bonus point
Dan McFarland’s keep up perfect start on the back of strong first half
Ulster should have too much for improving Benetton in Belfast
Despite injury problems Dan McFarland’s side have started season in fine form
Much-changed line-up for Ulster on welcome trip to sunny Parma
URC preview: Meeting with Zebre is first competitive start for scrum-half Nathan Doak
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
Four-try Rónan Kelleher leads Ireland to convincing win over USA
Jet-heeled Robert Baloucoune back to his best as he scores Ireland’s first of 10 tries
Rónan Kelleher to the four as try-happy Ireland finish season with a smile
Andy Farrell’s side cut loose after Riekert Hattingh’s red card at the Aviva Stadium
Ireland 71 USA 10: How the Irish players rated
John O’Sullivan hands out the marks on the final day of a long season for Ireland
Farrell welcomes opportunity for new faces as Ireland embrace US challenge
Test debut beckons for Ulster quartet Baloucoune, Hume, O’Toole and Timoney
Farrell elevates uncapped eight to Ireland squad for USA Eagles tie
Sanguine head coach explains ‘I’ve got to do what’s right for the team and for the player’
Ireland blood four new caps as team named for USA clash
Andy Farrell has made seven changes to the starting XV for Saturday match against USA
Josh van der Flier enjoying the responsibility that comes with Ireland seniority
28-year-old flanker has been given the freedom to build on his running game
James Ryan is a doubt for next Saturday’s Ireland v Japan game
It’s understood the Lions management sounded out the Irish secondrow’s availability
Ulster’s James Hume replaces Garry Ringrose in Ireland squad
Leinster centre to undergo procedure on a shoulder injury
Ian Madigan breaks Edinburgh hearts with last-gasp kick for Ulster
The outhalf also broke the Scottish side’s hearts in Murrayfield back in August
John O'Sullivan: Picking an Irish Pro14 team of the season
Stats point towards some players more than others but there are more factors than that
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
Rainbow Cup gives likes of Robert Baloucoune a chance to shine
Prospect of summer tour to Fiji is looking more promising than perhaps a month ago
Ulster run in seven tries against 14-man Zebre in Belfast
Marco Manfredi’s red card ended game as a contest with scrums going uncontested
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
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