‘We’ve brought them over to see what they’re made of’: John Fogarty on giving youth a chance
Scrum coach pinpoints qualities younger players can bring as Ireland prepare to play Japan
Ulster Rugby
‘I’m just grateful for everything’: Robert Baloucoune is living the dream – finally
Ireland player takes pride in paying back his mother, who became a single parent in tragic circumstances when he was six
Connacht face into ‘group of death’ on return to Champions Cup action
Stuart Lancaster’s side to take on French heavyweights Toulouse and La Rochelle, while Munster face two-time reigning champions Bordeaux-Bègles
Gordon D’Arcy: This tour could be the most useful thing to happen to Irish rugby in two years
Injuries have thrown up an inadvertent opportunity for Andy Farrell
‘The scenes were incredible’: When Ireland under-20s made history by beating New Zealand
Nigel Carolan, who was head coach, and outhalf Bill Johnston recall that momentous day in June 2016
Angus Bell finding ‘happy medium’ after gruelling stint in both hemispheres
After his stint with Ulster, the Wallaby prop is part of Joe Schmidt’s side for the upcoming Nations Championship
Matt Williams: Leo Cullen deserves a final season, but Leinster must avoid the long goodbye
Speculation over a coach’s successor can destabilise the team unless the process is handled properly
Zac and Bryn Ward get Ireland call-ups after injuries to Caelan Doris and Tommy O’Brien
Dan Sheehan takes over captaincy for Nation Championship meetings with Australia, Japan and New Zealand
Ulster have made progress, even if they fell just short of their targets
Richie Murphy’s team’s season is over, but the metrics were much improved
Conor Murray: All is not lost for Leinster
Leo Cullen’s side need to tap into the same emotions that won them the URC last season
Gerry Thornley: A deflating and damaging weekend for Leinster, Ulster and Irish rugby
Irish provinces have never seemed farther away from a Champions Cup win
Owen Doyle: Referees get an armchair ride as Leinster and Ulster crash and burn
Discipline, defence and breakdown decisions shape European deciders for Leinster and Ulster
Joey Carbery set for Leinster return, Ulster had eyes on the wrong prize: What we learned from the European finals
Defeats for Leinster and Ulster in Bilbao leaves Irish rugby with some food for thought
Ulster ratings v Montpellier: Rob Baloucoune a rare shining light for exhausted Ulster
Zac Ward and Tom Stewart among those with games to forget in Challenge Cup final
Jim McDowell obituary: Fearless Belfast journalist who took on drug dealers and paramilitaries
Larger-than-life former Northern editor of Sunday World never let up in seeking justice for murdered colleague and writing about paramilitaries’ criminality
‘Incredible’ Rob Baloucoune brings joy despite Ulster’s defeat in Challenge Cup final
The winger impressed as his team-mates wilted around him in stifling heat in Bilbao
Ulster hammered by Montpellier in Challenge Cup final - as it happened
Irish province second best to a dominant French side in Bilbao
Weakened Ulster burn out against ruthless Montpellier in Challenge Cup final
Richie Murphy’s team no match for awesome French side as trophy wait extends into a 21st season
Leinster v Bordeaux Bègles: TV details, weather, kick-off times and team news for Champions Cup final
Everything you need to know as Ulster play Montpellier in the Challenge Cup final in Bilbao on Friday night
Ulster’s Ward and Baloucoune offer inspiration, but key to victory rests with someone else
Scrumhalf is top of the URC for kicks in play and try assists – and a big performance in Bilbao could yield long-overdue silverware
Challenge Cup final preview: Ulster face daunting task against Montpellier in Bilbao
Montpellier v Ulster could see temperatures of 27 degrees at kick-off on Friday night
Ulster and Leinster finals to take place amid extreme heat warning in Spain
Temperatures could be 30 degrees for both games at the San Mamés Stadium while Friday afternoon could see the mercury tip 38 degrees
Ulster get Rob Baloucoune boost ahead of Challenge Cup final against Montpellier
Northern province appear to be travelling to Bilbao without Rob Herring and Jacob Stockdale
Three Irish provinces on the dance card for URC quarter-final fandango
Connacht will take on Glasgow Warriors in Scotland, Munster face Bulls in Pretoria and Leinster have home advantage against Lions
URC final day playoff permutations and Champions Cup qualification explainer
All four Irish provinces cannot make the URC playoffs but all four could yet qualify for Champions Cup next season
Losing bonus points leave Ulster with anxious wait over URC playoffs
Richie Murphy’s side in final playoff spot but only a point ahead of Munster who host the Lions on Saturday
Conor Murray: How the battle for the number nine shirt is shaping the future of Irish rugby
Munster’s hurling culture and the influence of the GAA on Irish rugby’s development pipeline
Ulster walk selection tightrope against Glasgow ahead of defining week
Richie Murphy balances Challenge Cup final priorities against URC qualification in Belfast
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