The Irish Times

Emerging Ireland defeat Georgia to claim the Tbilisi Cup

Injury to Billy Holland the only disappointment on a successful day

Mon Jun 22 2015 - 10:14

Rhys Ruddock’s World Cup in doubt after new arm injury

Ireland back row taken to hospital in Tbilisi for x-rays amid concerns of broken arm

Wed Jun 17 2015 - 18:13

Rhys Ruddock to captain Emerging Ireland against Italy

JJ Hanrahan takes the number 10 jersey as Tbilsi Cup campaign begins

Fri Jun 12 2015 - 11:43

Tbilisi Cup offers fringe Ireland players chance to impress Joe Schmidt

Ireland coach Nigel Carolan announces 28-man squad for IRB Under-20 World Championship in Italy next month

Tue Apr 28 2015 - 09:59

Declan Fitzpatrick retires due to series of concussions

Ulster prop leaves game on medical advice having won seven caps for Ireland

Fri Apr 17 2015 - 10:39

Six Nations 2015: In camp with the Ireland under-20s

John O’Sullivan finds a wholly professional regime under head coach Nigel Carolan

Mon Feb 02 2015 - 20:17

Former Waratahs defence coach Joe Barakat joins Ulster as Jonny Bell departs

Former Ireland centre to join Gloucester coaching staff from next season

Tue Jan 27 2015 - 20:02

Marshall shrugs off concussion worries as he eyes starting place

Ulsterman brings plenty of muscle allied to guile and an extensive passing range

Wed Sept 17 2014 - 01:00

Ulster set to name Neil Doak as head coach

Former scrumhalf set to land lead role with province on full-time basis

Sat Sept 13 2014 - 01:00

Philip Browne: Ulster says ‘no problem’

Les Kiss will depart soon for Ireland as Ulster seek a new coach for this season

Fri Sept 12 2014 - 14:23

Ulster’s Roger Wilson still hungry for success

Loss of key personnel not an excuse for province with appetite for glory

Wed Aug 20 2014 - 01:00

Leading French figures propose O’Driscoll as president of EPCR

Player has not been approached and role with new club body would conflict with punditry work

Tue Aug 19 2014 - 01:30

Allen Clarke to coach Ulster forwards for coming season

Former Ireland hooker will also continue role with academy

Mon Aug 18 2014 - 16:03

Prop John Afoa to leave Ulster

Tighthead will move to the Aviva Premiership at the end of the season

Wed Dec 04 2013 - 18:26

Back to his Best after the worst of days

Ulster hooker bounces back from Lions tour with spring in his step for autumn Tests

Sat Nov 09 2013 - 01:00

IRFU turn to indigenous scrum coaches

Plan to recruit foreign overseer replaced by new plan

Wed Oct 23 2013 - 01:06

Emerging Ireland second in Tbilisi Cup after win over Uruguay

Sloppy final quarter that saw concession of three tries will concern coach Allen Clarke

Sun Jun 16 2013 - 16:10

Emerging Ireland beaten by Bezuidenhout’s boot

Missed opportunities cost young side in Tbilisi Cup meeting with South African XV

Tue Jun 11 2013 - 18:43

Emerging Ireland have Georgia on their minds

Rhys Ruddock leads a team that contains three full caps in opening Tbilisi Cup match

Thu Jun 06 2013 - 12:18

Best to captain squad in North America as Les Kiss will remain on board with Ireland

Interim manager agrees three-year contract to work with Joe Schmidt while squad includes seven uncapped players

Mon May 20 2013 - 01:00

D’Arcy gone for season while O’Driscoll is a major doubt for Challenge Cup final

Recovery slower than hoped after epidural to treat back spasm

Wed May 15 2013 - 06:00

Ireland squad for North America to be announced Sunday

Kiss to consult Schmidt in process

Tue May 14 2013 - 02:00