The Irish Times

Mike Haley’s potent attacking shaped by different cultures

Growing up in Preston, he spent alternate summers as a child in France and Co Kerry

Sat May 07 2022 - 06:00

Jacob Stockdale admits his season could be over after ankle surgery

Ulster and Ireland winger has not played since opening game of the season

Tue Jan 18 2022 - 15:16

Jared Payne to leave Ulster ‘to pursue opportunities overseas’

John Cooney ruled out of Champions Cup match against Northampton Saints

Wed Jan 12 2022 - 19:15

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

Thu Dec 23 2021 - 06:00

Duane Vermeulen could make Ulster debut against Clermont Auvergne

South African number eight working his way back to match fitness after Covid diagnosis

Wed Dec 08 2021 - 20:23

Ulster’s fourth bonus point win puts them top of URC table again

Will Addison worryingly stretchered off in win over Lions ahead of November Tests

Fri Oct 15 2021 - 22:08

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

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

Mon Oct 04 2021 - 01:00

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

Sat Oct 02 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 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

Sat Jul 10 2021 - 21:34

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

Thu Jul 08 2021 - 13:28

Andy Farrell hails ‘exciting’ Ireland squad ahead of hectic run of Tests

Ireland head coach names 11 uncapped players for Tests against Japan and the USA

Mon Jun 14 2021 - 15:37

Sexton excused as 11 uncapped players in Ireland squad

Harry Byrne, Carbery and Burns are the three outhalves selected for summer series

Mon Jun 14 2021 - 11:33

Munster impress in six-try win over limited Ulster

A red card for Will Addison removed any lingering doubt about the likely outcome

Fri May 07 2021 - 22:39

Iain Henderson keenly aware Ulster need to sharpen things up to trim Tigers again

Ulster looking to complete a hat-trick of wins on the road in England to make Challenge Cup final

Fri Apr 30 2021 - 06:00

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

Fri Apr 23 2021 - 01:00

Will Addison set to play his first game in almost 15 months

He’s named on the bench for Ulster’s Rainbow Cup match against Connacht

Thu Apr 22 2021 - 13:08

How can Andy Farrell build for the Six Nations over the coming weeks?

Future proof: our rugby writers pick their Ireland team for the 2021 tournament

Sat Nov 07 2020 - 07:00

Rugby may be exempt to continue under possible Level 5 restrictions

Cancellation of Italy and France matches would see IRFU lose a further €4 million

Sat Oct 17 2020 - 01:00

Six uncapped players named in Ireland squad to play Italy and France

Harry Byrne, Craig Casey and James Lowe among those who’ll train with the squad

Thu Oct 08 2020 - 11:24

Pro 14 preview: Future uncertain but for now Leinster remain the team to beat

Gerry Thornley’s team-by-team guide as the new season gets underway

Fri Oct 02 2020 - 06:00

Ulster’s European dream clinically crushed by Toulouse

Cheslin Kolbe dazzles as Dan McFarland’s injury-ravaged side are put to the sword

Sun Sept 20 2020 - 15:39

Dan McFarland needs to shake off Ulster’s cobwebs

Ulster still building for the future but province have plenty still to play for in the short-term

Sat Sept 05 2020 - 06:00

Ulster coach Dan McFarland strikes a defiant tone despite poor restart

Province head to Murrayfield for Pro 14 semi-final after losses to Connacht and Leinster

Wed Sept 02 2020 - 06:00

Stockdale looking forward to pitting his wits against mentor Kearney

Leinster fullback part of a completely changed line-up for Aviva contest

Sat Aug 29 2020 - 06:00

Madigan’s primary goal is Ireland caps after switch to Ulster

Dubliner is now 31 and knows he’ll face a lot of stiff competition at his new province

Wed Aug 12 2020 - 06:00

Iain Henderson out for up to 10 weeks after hip surgery

He is in race against time to be fit for Ireland’s Six Nations return against Italy

Tue Aug 11 2020 - 10:26

Jordi Murphy and Will Addison extend their Ulster contracts

The province name squad of 41 fully contracted players and 39 are Irish qualified

Tue May 12 2020 - 09:58

Tadhg Furlong ‘happy out’ back on the farm, back in the centre of his universe

Leinster and Ireland prop is keeping busy getting back to basics in Wexford

Sat Apr 25 2020 - 07:00

Gordon D’Arcy: Right now, I’d rather be in the Irish system than anywhere else

Ulster plan ahead with Ian Madigan signing but these are very worrying times for rugby

Wed Mar 18 2020 - 07:00

Gordon D’Arcy: Change has to happen before Ireland's trip to Paris

All too predictably, the same pack that failed at the 2019 World Cup could not turn the page

Wed Feb 26 2020 - 08:17

Ireland to stick with winning formula against England

After two opening Six Nations wins Andy Farrell’s side largely picks itself

Tue Feb 18 2020 - 18:08