The Irish Times

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

In-form Ulster to stick with attacking game plan for Clermont clash

Win would give province home advantage as Champions Cup unfurls towards its final

Sat Jan 22 2022 - 06:00

Ulster look well set to continue recent dominance over Ospreys

Jack McGrath set for return after over a year out while Craig Gilroy could win 200th cap

Sat Dec 04 2021 - 06:00

Caelan Doris profile: ‘He has almost the perfect temperament’

From a small village in Mayo to the Leinster and Ireland backrow via Blackrock college

Sat Nov 21 2020 - 05:30

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

Schooled in rugby, Crowley’s curve continues upwards with some quality guidance

Ireland under-20 outhalf bent the ear of Ronan O’Gara as part of his education as a No 10

Mon May 18 2020 - 06:00

The Offload: Tough afternoon for Ulster’s best 10 of the decade

Fergus McFadden does his talking on the pitch as high vis vests shine in Galway

Mon Dec 23 2019 - 10:00

Gifts galore as Leinster go past 50 points again in 14-try bonanza with Ulster

Leo Cullen’s side run in eight tries before switching off mentally in closing stages

Fri Dec 20 2019 - 22:16

Matt Faddes grabs two tries as Ulster secure bonus-point haul in Belfast

John Cooney, Mattie Rea and Robert Baloucoune also get over in dominant first half

Fri Nov 29 2019 - 22:00

Munster exhibit flaws and promise in European Cup tune-up win over Ulster

Ulster’s pack of Leinster exiles fail to cope after van Graan’s men turn up the heat

Mon Nov 11 2019 - 00:30

Munster’s outhalf resources dwindle as Hanrahan injured in win over Ulster

Andrew Conway’s moment of brilliance secures interpro victory at Thomond Park

Sat Nov 09 2019 - 19:27

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

Ulster grind to third consecutive win against Southern Kings

Dan McFarland refuses to blame referee as wasteful province miss out on bonus point

Sun Sept 16 2018 - 17:27

Jordi Murphy named in Ulster backrow for home debut

Ulster host Edinburgh in the Pro14 at Kingspan Stadium on Friday night (KO 7.35pm)

Thu Sept 06 2018 - 12:29

Ireland U-20s braced for a World Championship baptism of fire

McNamara’s side face daunting task against reigning U-20 Six Nations champions

Wed May 30 2018 - 06:00

Ireland face tough opener against hosts France at U-20 World Cup

Caelan Doris chosen as captain as five uncapped players included in Ireland squad

Tue May 22 2018 - 01:00

Ulster keep season and Champions Cup hopes alive

Bonus-point win over Glasgow guarantees Ulster a playoff against the Ospreys

Sat Apr 21 2018 - 21:35

England flood through as Ireland run out of steam and bodies

Home side run in four tries in the fourth quarter in Coventry

Fri Mar 16 2018 - 22:19

Ireland U-20s need to sharpen up defence against Scotland

Under-20 Six Nations: element of squad rotation in coach Noel McNamara’s picks

Thu Mar 08 2018 - 19:57

Angus Curtis following the family tradition but blazing his own trail

Centre was standout Irish U20s player against Wales but could also excel at outhalf

Fri Mar 02 2018 - 06:00

Ireland U-20s set to deliver on potential against Italy

Last week’s defeat to France included some positive signs of team’s capabilities

Fri Feb 09 2018 - 01:00

Four changes in Ireland U20 side for meeting with Italy

Ireland coach Noel McNamara praises Italian performance against England

Wed Feb 07 2018 - 15:28

Tommy O’Brien is key to Ireland Under-20s victory in France

Noel McNamara’s young side contain six players with previous experience at this level

Fri Feb 02 2018 - 06:28

Australian outhalf Christian Lealiifano gives Ulster versatility

Wallaby international expected to arrive in Belfast once visa has been secured

Mon Aug 21 2017 - 20:06

Pro14 league takes South African leap of faith

Inclusion of Southern Kings and Toyota Cheetahs broadly welcomed by provinces

Wed Aug 02 2017 - 06:00

Ireland’s hopes evaporate as Scotland expose brittle defence

Peter Malone’s side showed character to keep in the game until the end in Georgia

Sun Jun 04 2017 - 14:38

Paul Boyle ready to lead injury-hit Ireland under-20s to Georgia

No playing survivors remain from the side beaten in last year’s World Cup final

Thu May 18 2017 - 06:00