The Irish Times

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

Ulster’s Pro14 season reaches familiar point of no return

In 15-year trophy drought, no team has proven more of a bugbear than Leinster

Sat Mar 06 2021 - 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

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

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 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

Hectic schedule for rugby’s return means last men standing prosper

With no warm-up games and no crowds, it could take a while before teams get up to speed

Sat Aug 22 2020 - 06:00

McFarland and Ulster approaching Connacht clash as ‘a win-and-in’

Andy Friend’s new-look side out to make their own statement on Sunday

Sat Aug 22 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

Jordi Murphy: ‘Not knowing when things are going to be back has been tough’

Ulster and Ireland backrow admits feeling anxious with all the uncertainty over return

Thu May 21 2020 - 06:30

Gerry Thornley: Rob Kearney deserving of some kind of send-off

Players departing and arriving at end of the season creates conundrums for provinces

Tue Apr 21 2020 - 06:00

Alby Mathewson to join Ulster on one-year deal

Scrumhalf heading for Belfast in the summer after leaving Munster following the World Cup

Tue Feb 25 2020 - 11:44

Munster find themselves in must-win territory again as they brace for Saracens

McCall’s decision to leave number of big guns at home bodes well for province

Sat Dec 07 2019 - 06:00

Munster make four changes as Connacht target first win

New Ulster signing Bill Johnston makes his competitive debut against Toyota Cheetahs

Fri Oct 04 2019 - 13:04

Leinster, Munster and Connacht name their Pro14 teams

The Irish provinces begin their season this weekend, with three in action on Saturday

Fri Sept 27 2019 - 15:09

Johann van Graan praises Munster’s depth after win in Italy

‘It’s great that so many of our squad are hitting form at the back end of the season’

Sat Apr 13 2019 - 12:56

Munster braced for testing quarter-final against Edinburgh

Joey Carbery returns as Johann van Graan makes 11 changes to squad that beat Zebre

Sat Mar 30 2019 - 06:00

Munster can maintain momentum as Scannell set for landmark appearance

Pro14 preview: Scarlets v Munster, Parc y Scarlets (5.0, live on TG4, Premier Sports 2)

Fri Mar 01 2019 - 15:04

Munster make seven changes for trip to Parc y Scarlets

Rory Scannell becomes youngest ever Munster player to make his 100th appearance

Fri Mar 01 2019 - 11:59

Munster have extended Tyler Bleyendaal’s contract

So far this year he’s made nine appearances, and he played at outhalf on Friday night

Wed Feb 20 2019 - 12:58

Munster pay respect to Connacht with a season’s best showing

Munster’s response to tries conceded at the start of each half proved key to success

Mon Jan 07 2019 - 06:00

Munster and Connacht set for war within the war

Rarely has a clash between these two provinces carried such major significance

Fri Jan 04 2019 - 19:30

Joey Carbery to start alongside Murray against Castres

The Irish halfbacks will play together for the first time in the red of Munster on Saturday

Fri Dec 14 2018 - 12:37

Inspirational Lowe helps give Leinster the edge

Van Graan’s irritation understandable as a number of big calls went against Munster

Mon Oct 08 2018 - 01:00

Intrigue and interest as Leinster and Munster renew rivalry

Leo Cullen has shuffled the pack but visitors have played a full hand for Aviva clash

Sat Oct 06 2018 - 06:00

Munster’s need to win is more acute than Ulster’s

‘I think for us it’s a massive game because we haven’t been good enough so far this season’

Fri Sept 28 2018 - 16:58

Munster and Ulster name teams for Thomond Park clash

Alby Mathewson makes his Munster debut, as Andrew Warwick set to win 100th cap

Fri Sept 28 2018 - 13:17

Drama kings Munster complete another white-knuckle ride

Conor Murray and Andrew Conway score tries with Munster six points adrift of Toulon

Mon Apr 02 2018 - 06:00

Reduced Western Forces still to be reckoned with by nervy Lions

Perth opponents keep some key men in reserve but Lions can still expect feisty tour opener proper

Tue Jun 04 2013 - 01:00