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

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 face a closely fought contest against in-form Stormers

Dan McFarland makes six changes from side that beat Leinster for Cape Town clash

Sat Mar 26 2022 - 05:00

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

Kilcoo’s fitness pays dividends in extra-time as they wear down St Finbarr’s

All-Ireland semi-final thriller goes to extra-time as Down champions pull through

Sat Jan 29 2022 - 18:22

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

Sat Jan 08 2022 - 06:00

Alan O’Connor issues stark warning ahead of daunting Clermont trip

Ulster captain says side needs to learn lessons up front ahead of European opener

Mon Dec 06 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

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

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

Forwards coach Roddy Grant hails Alan O’Connor’s leadership role at Ulster

Northampton Saints will be a different proposition to Harlequins in Challenge Cup

Wed Apr 07 2021 - 06:49

Stockdale named at fullback for Ulster’s trip to Wales

Academy backrower David McCann is named at blindside flanker

Fri Mar 12 2021 - 12:58

Plans to import fracked gas through Cork shelved

Fracked gas should have no role in meeting Ireland’s energy needs, says Green Party

Mon Jan 18 2021 - 06:50

Leinster’s potent pack turn screw after break to help land bonus point

Bonus-point statement win has halved Ulster’s 10-point lead atop Conference A

Fri Jan 08 2021 - 22:23

Painful lessons for Ulster from last-minute loss

Captain Billy Burns laments defeat but believes it provides valuable lesson to squad

Mon Dec 21 2020 - 06:00

Ulster suffer late heartbreak as Gloucester clinch it at the death

George Barton’s late try denies visitors the victory as they take home two points

Sat Dec 19 2020 - 18:12

Aaron Sexton set for belated Ulster debut against Edinburgh

Ian Madigan is back at outhalf while Andrew Warwick makes his first start of the season

Mon Nov 30 2020 - 06:00

Ulster score nine tries to obliterate Zebre and make it six from six

Backrow Marcell Coetzee used his power to touch down for four tries in Parma

Mon Nov 16 2020 - 20:22

Iain Henderson sees red as Ulster make it two from two

Ulster’s scrum and line-outs were superior to Ospreys and they could’ve won by more

Sat Oct 10 2020 - 20:26

Ulster know they have game to spoil Leinster’s party

Leo Cullen’s side hold all the cards but opponents have put it up to them before

Sat Sept 12 2020 - 01:00

Ian Madigan kicks never-say-die Ulster into the Pro14 final

Edinburgh switched off in the last 20 minutes and Irish outhalf punishes them from the tee

Sat Sept 05 2020 - 21:51

Ulster look to have their work cut out against Edinburgh

Dan McFarland’s side are bidding to lift their Pro14 semi-final hoodoo at Murrayfield

Sat Sept 05 2020 - 06:00

Ulster make three changes for Pro14 semi-final

Jacob Stockdale, Stuart McCloskey and Jordi Murphy are all fit to start against Edinburgh

Fri Sept 04 2020 - 12:47

Rugby Statistics: Leinster's lineout proves effective if not always clinical

Munster were faultless at the lineout but set-piece reaped rewards for the winners

Thu Aug 27 2020 - 06:00

Pro14 drawing up two blueprints with South Africans out until 2021

Ulster’s experiment with Jacob Stockdale at fullback could reap rewards for Ireland

Wed Aug 26 2020 - 06:00

Ian Madigan in line for Ulster debut as Aki reaches milestone

New Ulster signing to start among the replacements along with Alby Mathewson

Fri Aug 21 2020 - 14:05

How Covid-19 saved a boy’s life: A day at the Mater hospital

Staff at the Dublin hospital are treating not only coronavirus but many other ailments

Sat Jun 13 2020 - 06:00

Ulster look to secure quarter-final place with win against Bath

Dan McFarland makes one change to side as Tom O’Toole replaces injured Marty Moore

Sat Jan 18 2020 - 06:00

Confident Ulster braced for their stiffest test to date

Clermont in atmospheric Stade Marcel Michelin a tough assignment for any side

Sat Jan 11 2020 - 06:00

Marcell Coetzee and Jordi Murphy return to Ulster XV

Backrow duo return for Saturday’s Champions Cup clash at the Stade Marcel-Michelin

Fri Jan 10 2020 - 13:31

Rugby Stats: Pro14 player rotation could give provinces a boost over Top14 foes

Top 14 bears the reputation of a league that exacts huge physical toll on players

Thu Jan 09 2020 - 07:00

Impressive Leinster aiming to extend long unbeaten run

Cullen’s blend of of youth and experience likely to prove too strong for Ulster

Fri Dec 20 2019 - 01:00