The Irish Times

Captain Iain Henderson and Stuart McCloskey declared fit for Ulster

Both Ulster and the Sharks can copperfasten a last-eight tie in front of their own supporters should they win

Thu May 19 2022 - 17:23

Ulster continue their dominance over Edinburgh despite late comeback

Edinburgh lose unbeaten record at the Dam Stadium

Sat Apr 30 2022 - 22:17

Stakes high as Ulster aim to arrest slump in form against Edinburgh

Dan McFarland’s side face a tense encounter in the Scottish capital on Saturday

Fri Apr 29 2022 - 15:16

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

Fri Apr 15 2022 - 12:25

‘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

Mon Apr 11 2022 - 01:00

Ulster hit by late Bulls blitz as they suffer back-to-back defeats in South Africa

Kieran Treadwell’s yellow card in the 65th minute proves crucial in Pretoria

Sat Apr 02 2022 - 15:27

Ulster get the most out of frustrating interpro against Leinster

Losing bonus point keeps Leinster on top of the table after Belfast defeat

Sat Mar 12 2022 - 22:21

Ulster enjoy bonus-point win as Robert Baloucoune grabs double against Connacht

Connacht’s hopes hit by two yellow cards as poor run continues for Andy Friend’s side

Fri Feb 04 2022 - 22:44

Ulster looking to finish off impressive pool performance when Clermont come calling

Forwards coach Roddy Grant expects another fierce physical test against French side

Wed Jan 19 2022 - 06:00

The Offload: Young Will Hickey making progress

George Taylor is latest player to retire from professional rugby due to brain injury

Mon Jan 17 2022 - 10:30

Champions Cup: After festive famine, January feast begins this weekend

Connacht hope to make history, Leinster seek vengeance, Ulster hit hard by injuries

Sat Jan 15 2022 - 09:30

Depleted Ulster braced for tough Northampton assignment

Absence of influential trio Cooney, Henderson and McCloskey may tilt balance

Fri Jan 14 2022 - 17:40

Munster blocking out external criticism after much-needed Ulster win

Province’s style of play came in for heavy criticism after Connacht loss last weekend

Mon Jan 10 2022 - 06:00

Ulster looking to keep the pep in their step against against Northampton

Iain Henderson returns to captain side with Duane Vermeulen making home debut

Fri Dec 17 2021 - 06:00

Connacht supply the fireworks on memorable night at the Aviva

Bonus-point win over Ulster sees Mack Hansen cross for two tries

Sat Oct 23 2021 - 19:46

Andy Farrell’s autumn Ireland squad falls along anticipated lines

Leinster duo Dan Sheehan and Ciarán Frawley the news names in squad of 38

Thu Oct 21 2021 - 06:00

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

Wed Oct 20 2021 - 06:00

Nathan Doak displays maturity by grasping his Ulster opportunity with both hands

Young scrumhalf steps up to the mark with mature displays in Cooney’s absence

Tue Oct 12 2021 - 11:33

Ulster get injury boost after five return to training ahead of Lions clash

Jared Payne believes South African sides are growing into the competition

Mon Oct 11 2021 - 17:41

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

Fri Oct 08 2021 - 21:52

Ulster should have too much for improving Benetton in Belfast

Despite injury problems Dan McFarland’s side have started season in fine form

Thu Oct 07 2021 - 17:05

Zebre v Ulster: Doak to fill Cooney void in trip to Italy

Head coach Dan McFarland rings the changes as Will Addison returns to the starting XV

Fri Oct 01 2021 - 13:41

Impressive Nathan Doak set for first competitive Ulster start

Attack coach Dan Soper praises ability and maturity of ‘exceptional’ 19-year-old

Tue Sept 28 2021 - 06:00

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

Fri Sept 24 2021 - 22:03

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

Thu Sept 23 2021 - 15:15

Ireland Under-20s set for final Six Nations tilt against France

Richie Murphy makes seven changes as both sides bid to secure second place in the table

Tue Jul 13 2021 - 06:00

Ireland Under-20s make nine changes for clash with Italy

Strong Italy team will present a challenge for Ireland after last week’s loss against England

Tue Jul 06 2021 - 13:15

Defining tussle ahead as Ireland Under-20s meet England

Winner in Cardiff will take huge stride towards title that is up to Ireland to defend

Thu Jul 01 2021 - 06:00

Nathan Doak plays star hand as Ireland under-20s make it a perfect 10

Bonus-point win over hosts Wales in Cardiff sets up mouth-watering tie with England

Fri Jun 25 2021 - 22:27

Ireland Under-20s make six changes as challenge steps up against Wales

Tim Corkery and Nathan Doak combine in new halfback partnership for Friday’s game

Thu Jun 24 2021 - 16:46

Under-20s Six Nations: Meet the Ireland team to face Scotland

John O’Sullivan looks at the XV that will start the tournament in Cardiff on Saturday

Fri Jun 18 2021 - 12:17

Ulster running out of time after Nakarawa deal falls through

Province pull out of deal for 33-year-old; Irish squad named for Under-20 Six Nations

Fri Jun 11 2021 - 06:00