The Irish Times

Stakes high as Ulster aim to arrest slump in form against Edinburgh

Dan McFarland’s side face a tense encounter in the Scottish capital on Saturday

Fri Apr 29 2022 - 15:16

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 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

Depleted Ulster braced for tough Northampton assignment

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

Fri Jan 14 2022 - 17:40

Gordon D’Arcy: Pecking order at outhalf is of national interest given Carbery's injury woes

Interpros vital in assessing Farrell’s options for Ireland squad

Wed Dec 29 2021 - 06:00

Ireland trio Burns, Murphy and Moore the latest to pen Ulster extensions

All three joined the province in 2018 and have extended their stays beyond this season

Wed Dec 22 2021 - 18:12

Ulster secure bonus-point win despite never shaking Saints off their tails

Stuart McCloskey and Iain Henderson both forced off with injury for home side

Fri Dec 17 2021 - 22:30

Ulster looking to keep the pep in their step against against Northampton

Iain Henderson returns to captain side with Duane Vermeulen making home debut

Fri Dec 17 2021 - 06:00

Duane Vermeulen could make Ulster debut against Clermont Auvergne

South African number eight working his way back to match fitness after Covid diagnosis

Wed Dec 08 2021 - 20:23

Mick Kearney finding the love for rugby again with Ulster

Secondrow was close to going into the family building business before Dan McFarland called

Thu Oct 14 2021 - 07:00

Ulster get injury boost after five return to training ahead of Lions clash

Jared Payne believes South African sides are growing into the competition

Mon Oct 11 2021 - 17:41

Ulster secure bonus-point win but fall over the line in the end

Dan McFarland’s side get off to winning start in the United Rugby Championship

Fri Sept 24 2021 - 22:03

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

Farrell’s absence from Lions coaching ticket proves costly for some Irish contenders

Opportunity will knock for several prospects on home front as Lions head for South Africa

Sat May 08 2021 - 06:00

Ulster’s power game finally comes good as Northampton felled on home turf

Tries from John Cooney and Jacob Stockdale in the final quarter seals the win

Sat Apr 10 2021 - 22:34

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

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

Ireland’s work-ons: Four things Andy Farrell needs to address

Gerry Thornley looks at four key areas in need of improvement ahead of the Six Nations

Sat Nov 28 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

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

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

Leinster v Ulster gets green light as Marty Moore targets big improvement

Former Leinster tighthead still looking to add to his 10 Ireland caps

Fri Aug 28 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

The Offload: The ‘team of us’ philosophy uncovered

Kiss, kiss: how athletes and reporters greet each other after being kept apart for so long

Mon Jun 15 2020 - 10:00

Ulster welcome back familiar faces for Pro14 visit to Ospreys

Long-term absentees Louis Ludik and Michael Lowry in frame for selection

Wed Feb 12 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

Leinster lead the Irish charge on defining weekend for provinces

Munster hoping for Houdini-like escape into knock-out stages, while Ulster seek home win