The Irish Times

The Offload: James Lowe thrilled to give something back with Clondalkin link-up

Hawkshaws point the way for Clontarf . . . Will Ealing’s Irish be denied Premiership chance?

Mon Apr 04 2022 - 10:00

Tadhg Furlong sidesteps barrage of praise as memories of Paris keep him grounded

Irish prop does not believe scrum battle will necessarily decide outcome against France

Thu Feb 10 2022 - 06:00

Munster and Ulster announce yet more contract extensions

John Hodnett rewarded for recent good form while Jack McGrath extends his Ulster stay

Thu Jan 27 2022 - 16:59

Depleted Ulster braced for tough Northampton assignment

Absence of influential trio Cooney, Henderson and McCloskey may tilt balance

Fri Jan 14 2022 - 17:40

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

Ospreys’ pack bring Ulster crashing back to earth in Swansea

Visitors dominated possession and territory but battle was lost up front

Sat Dec 04 2021 - 17:26

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

Ulster running out of time after Nakarawa deal falls through

Province pull out of deal for 33-year-old; Irish squad named for Under-20 Six Nations

Fri Jun 11 2021 - 06:00

Connacht chasing James Cronin after Munster released him

Province’s need to sign is acute given Denis Buckley’s unfortunate ACL injury

Thu Jun 10 2021 - 11:26

Six Nations permutations: What do Wales and France need this weekend?

Italy try to avoid worst ever season as Ireland and England audition for the Lions squad

Thu Mar 18 2021 - 06:00

Farrell’s early record as Ireland coach in shadow of Schmidt and Kidney

Ireland’s progress as a rugby nation has stalled since 2018, we’re now ranked seventh

Sun Mar 14 2021 - 06:00

Irish professional rugby players face an anxious Christmas

Agent Niall Woods explains IRFU blocking provinces from negotiating new contracts

Mon Nov 30 2020 - 06:00

Gordon D’Arcy: Ireland’s old issue of lack of strength in depth rears its head again

Andy Farrell deserves time and help from the provinces in remodelling international team

Wed Nov 04 2020 - 10:03

Gordon D'Arcy: Ireland must go after victory by frightening France into mistakes

We have the chance to banish ghosts of 2019 and play one hell of a game against France

Wed Oct 28 2020 - 07:55

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

John Cooney and Jack McGrath have a point to prove in Wales

Duo named in Ulster team to play Ospreys after being left out of the Ireland squad

Fri Oct 09 2020 - 15:43

Dan McFarland backs the real Ulster to stand up and be counted for Toulouse trip

Head coach admits Leinster final defeat took 48 hours to put behind him

Wed Sept 16 2020 - 06:00

Ruthless Leinster squeeze the life out of Ulster’s challenge

Disciplined defensive performance paves the way for another emphatic final success

Mon Sept 14 2020 - 01:00

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

Ross Byrne starts for Leinster as Ulster captain Iain Henderson returns

Ulster and Leinster name their teams ahead of Saturday’s Pro14 final at Aviva Stadium

Fri Sept 11 2020 - 12:30

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

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 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

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

A lot on Hanrahan’s shoulders as Van Graan aims for a power game

With Carbery still out, Munster coach needs to field all his big weapons against Leinster

Thu Aug 20 2020 - 06:00

Jack McGrath commits to Ulster for two more years

He made the move to Ulster at the start of this season and has made 10 appearances

Wed Mar 11 2020 - 15:19

Ireland release 13 players back to their provinces

Max Deegan and Will Connors among five players returning to Leinster action

Mon Feb 10 2020 - 12:51

More inclusive review readies Ireland for the reigning champions' visit

Dave Kilcoyne and Munster eager to get back to winning ways

Prop says van Graan’s men owe the fans a big performance as they finish pool campaign

Fri Jan 17 2020 - 06:44

Gerry Thornley: Farrell’s Six Nations squad hints at more fluid selection policy

Sexton takes captaincy while 12 players who featured at World Cup are absent from panel

Thu Jan 16 2020 - 07:40

Clermont defeat takes Ulster down to the wire

Ulster need win against Bath next weekend to make sure of quarter-finals

Sat Jan 11 2020 - 15:10

Bryn Cunningham guiding Ulster revival after tumultous start

Director and former fullback defends Leinster influx but is keen to develop talent

Sat Jan 11 2020 - 06:30

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