The Irish Times

Captain Iain Henderson and Stuart McCloskey declared fit for Ulster

Both Ulster and the Sharks can copperfasten a last-eight tie in front of their own supporters should they win

Thu May 19 2022 - 17:23

Dan McFarland: ‘If you want to win at this level you can’t afford those mistakes’

Agonisingly small margins for Ulster as potent Dupont-Ntamack threat proves key for Toulouse

Mon Apr 18 2022 - 06:00

Quarter-final line-up set but Sheeran ensures Thomond is out of action

Toulouse win sees them travel to take on Munster in Dublin while Leinster are also away

Mon Apr 18 2022 - 06:00

Antoine Dupont has the final say as champions Toulouse pip Ulster

French aristocrats show their mettle to secure one-point aggregate win

Sat Apr 16 2022 - 22:32

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

Luke Marshall in Ulster squad for South Africa after over year out

McFarland picks Ireland internationals for tour while Jenkins returns for Munster

Tue Mar 22 2022 - 17:15

Tom O’Toole leaves Ireland squad with hamstring injury

Ulster tighthead picked up the injury during the province’s win over Dragons on Sunday

Tue Feb 22 2022 - 12:51

Six Nations: Andy Farrell finding treasure in pool of uncapped Irish talent

Irish coach’s promise to bring emerging players into the squad yielding rewards

Mon Feb 07 2022 - 06:00

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

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

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

Gerry Thornley: Successful Autumn Series augurs well for Ireland

Farrell delighted by way squad coped with disruptions to rout Argentina

Mon Nov 22 2021 - 06:00

Ryan Baird: ‘We are not afraid to say we want to win the World Cup’

‘Playing rugby like we are doing, how could you not enjoy it? It’s just great to be part of.’

Mon Nov 22 2021 - 05:00

Ireland need one more big performance to see off Argentina

Pumas will come to Dublin full of determination and intent on an upset

Sat Nov 20 2021 - 07:00

Strong Ireland selection set to reflect respect Argentina are held in

Robert Baloucoune could get a run on right wing outside new halfback pairing

Fri Nov 19 2021 - 06:00

Gordon D’Arcy: Andy Farrell’s conservative Ireland squad is a big chance missed

Planning for Japan and the All Blacks rather than France 2023 is a short-sighted choice

Wed Oct 27 2021 - 06:00

Andy Farrell’s autumn Ireland squad falls along anticipated lines

Leinster duo Dan Sheehan and Ciarán Frawley the news names in squad of 38

Thu Oct 21 2021 - 06:00

Nathan Doak comes up trumps again as Ulster collect late bonus point

Dan McFarland’s keep up perfect start on the back of strong first half

Fri Oct 08 2021 - 21:52

Much-changed line-up for Ulster on welcome trip to sunny Parma

URC preview: Meeting with Zebre is first competitive start for scrum-half Nathan Doak

Sat Oct 02 2021 - 06:00

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

Four-try Rónan Kelleher leads Ireland to convincing win over USA

Jet-heeled Robert Baloucoune back to his best as he scores Ireland’s first of 10 tries

Mon Jul 12 2021 - 06:00

Rónan Kelleher to the four as try-happy Ireland finish season with a smile

Andy Farrell’s side cut loose after Riekert Hattingh’s red card at the Aviva Stadium

Sat Jul 10 2021 - 21:56

Ireland 71 USA 10: How the Irish players rated

John O’Sullivan hands out the marks on the final day of a long season for Ireland

Sat Jul 10 2021 - 21:34

Farrell welcomes opportunity for new faces as Ireland embrace US challenge

Test debut beckons for Ulster quartet Baloucoune, Hume, O’Toole and Timoney

Sat Jul 10 2021 - 06:00

Farrell elevates uncapped eight to Ireland squad for USA Eagles tie

Sanguine head coach explains ‘I’ve got to do what’s right for the team and for the player’

Fri Jul 09 2021 - 06:00

Ireland blood four new caps as team named for USA clash

Andy Farrell has made seven changes to the starting XV for Saturday match against USA

Thu Jul 08 2021 - 13:28

Ulster’s James Hume replaces Garry Ringrose in Ireland squad

Leinster centre to undergo procedure on a shoulder injury

Wed Jun 16 2021 - 15:39

Andy Farrell hails ‘exciting’ Ireland squad ahead of hectic run of Tests

Ireland head coach names 11 uncapped players for Tests against Japan and the USA

Mon Jun 14 2021 - 15:37

Sexton excused as 11 uncapped players in Ireland squad

Harry Byrne, Carbery and Burns are the three outhalves selected for summer series

Mon Jun 14 2021 - 11:33

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

James Ryan and Garry Ringrose ruled out of Ireland’s clash with England

Secondrow had to undergo a HIA at Murrayfield while centre suffered an ankle injury

Mon Mar 15 2021 - 16:57

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