Stander and Fardy’s exit signals a changing of Irish import guard
This summer marks a watershed moment in the role of ‘project players’ in Irish rugby
This summer marks a watershed moment in the role of ‘project players’ in Irish rugby
Dan McFarland’s side go in at half-time with a bonus point already in the bag
Edinburgh switched off in the last 20 minutes and Irish outhalf punishes them from the tee
Jacob Stockdale, Stuart McCloskey and Jordi Murphy are all fit to start against Edinburgh
New Ulster signing to start among the replacements along with Alby Mathewson
Replacement outhalf's injury-time drop goal attempt charged down
Clermont in atmospheric Stade Marcel Michelin a tough assignment for any side
Harlequins led by nine points after back-to-back tries from Elia Elia at Ravenhill
Dan McFarland’s side bidding to make it three from three against Premiership outfit
Province expecting to be close to full strength for the key clash with Harlequins
The French side ooze quality but Ulster have had their measure before in Belfast
Leading 17-0 at half-time, Ulster only managed two second-half penalties
New Ulster signing Bill Johnston makes his competitive debut against Toyota Cheetahs
Craig Gilroy will make his first competitive outing in over 11 months on the wing
Warriors run in seven tries as they score 50 points at Scotstoun
Dan McFarland’s side upbeat ahead of Pro14 semi-final at Glasgow Warriors
Michael Lowry is likely to start at fullback against Leinster as the injuries pile up
Untimely setback for McFarland given the looming Champions Cup clash with Leinster
Dan McFarland’s men are unbeaten in their last six matches in all competitions
Jordi Murphy and John Cooney among the scorers as province see off the Dragons
Peter Nelson and Dave Shanahan will start together as halfbacks for first time
Darren Cave set to move to second in Ulster’s all-time appearance list with 222nd cap
Italian side denied first win in Belfast since 2011 by penalty try
Young Ulster player has come through a nine-month hiatus due to a groin injury
Dan McFarland’s side can leapfrog Italians as they bid for top-three finish in Conference B
Dan McFarland’s side move a step closer to the quarter-finals with win at Kingspan Stadium
Connacht change half their pack as they look to get over Leinster loss
Rory Best to become Ulster’s most capped player in the European Champions Cup
Academy prop Eric O’Sullivan starts in Friday’s Champions Cup clash with Scarlets
Dan McFarland’s side struggled up front against Welsh side
Darren Cave signed a contract extension to remain at Ulster until at least summer 2019
Unforced errors prove costly as Wasps cruise to a comprehensive victory in Coventry
Leinster v Munster final possibilities, Pro14 dazzles Top 14 and English clubs struggle
Injury-hit side needs a repeat of last week’s winning performance against La Rochelle
John O’Sullivan looks at what we learned from the penultimate round of fixtures
Coach Les Kiss says the challenge now is to ‘step up again’ next week against Wasps
Ulster put poor form behind them to claim Champions Cup win in Belfast
Victory could secure both Leinster and Munster a place in the Champions Cup quarter-finals
Wiehahn Herbst is ruled out due to a slight calf issue as Iain Henderson named at lock
Munster were 17-0 up at the break but the sending off of Sam Arnold proves key
Influx of talent from other provinces and abroad can only strengthen Irish rugby
‘I suspect now we will be taken seriously as a club, perhaps as an organisation’
Harlequins missing some big names for the Champions Cup visit to Belfast
Connacht fullback wanted to replace the Racing 92 bound Simon Zebo
Ulster will rely on Piatau’s mix of strength, pace, elusiveness and creativity to progress
Home side well beaten at the Kingspan Stadium by Leo Cullen’s impressive side
Ulster captain hoping to be back in the frame for the clash against the Springboks
Andrew Trimble, Tommy Bowe and Darren Cave all selected to start in France
Dominant second half display sees province open Champions Cup campaign with a win
Big performances needed from Henderson, Deysel and McCloskey as side hosts Wasps
Les Kiss makes three changes for Friday's Champions Cup game in Belfast
Province left stunned by fired-up opponents as their unbeaten run comes to an end
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