The Irish Times

French top flight a significant challenge for Zebo and Jackson

Seven former Munster players are preparing for the new season in France's Top 14

Thu Aug 02 2018 - 06:00

Rugby: Who’s in and who’s out at the Irish provinces

Leinster contemplate Contepomi as Munster look forward to Carbery’s influence

Wed Aug 01 2018 - 06:00

Ulster can overcome all the distractions

Ulster v Ospreys preview: Kingspan stadium, Sunday (3.05, live on BBC 2)

Sat May 19 2018 - 05:48

Liam Toland: After 23 years of professional rugby are Irish provinces succeeding?

The Irish team punches above its weight, but at provincial level, success is harder to define

Fri May 04 2018 - 06:30

Ulster look to keep knock-out hopes alive against Ospreys

Jono Gibbes rings changes up front for potentially crucial clash with Pro14’s form side

Fri Apr 13 2018 - 09:44

Ulster make four changes for visit of Ospreys to Belfast

Darren Cave signed a contract extension to remain at Ulster until at least summer 2019

Thu Apr 12 2018 - 13:25

Leinster dish out a dose of the blues to Ulster

Home side well beaten at the Kingspan Stadium by Leo Cullen’s impressive side

Sat Oct 28 2017 - 21:12

Landmark 200th game for Rory Best as Ulster eye overdue win

Leinster without Sexton and Henshaw at a sold-out Kingspan Stadium in Belfast

Sat Oct 28 2017 - 06:30

Ulster name team for Zebre as Barbarians fixture confirmed

Ulster confirm they will host the Barbarians in a special fixture at Kingspan Stadium

Fri Mar 10 2017 - 14:22

Ulster confirm deal for South African prop Schalk van der Merwe

‘Cornerstone of the Lions scrum that dominated for a couple of Super Rugby seasons’

Wed Mar 08 2017 - 12:44

Ulster determined to settle score with Munster

Munster have good recent record in Belfast but history is against them maintaining it

Fri Oct 28 2016 - 07:15

Ireland captain Rory Best returns to Ulster starting XV

Tommy Bowe is on the bench and in line to make first appearance in almost five months

Fri Sept 30 2016 - 13:49

Ulster look to continue their positive start this weekend

Scarlets coach: ‘We had to play our best game out there last year to get the win’

Fri Sept 16 2016 - 10:43

Charles Piutau among three Ulster debutants for Pro12 opener

Rodney Ah You is unavailable having suffered delayed onset concussive symptoms

Thu Sept 01 2016 - 12:50

Liam Toland: Connacht could be on brink of doing Irish rugby a huge favour

Leinster’s big strength going into Pro12 showpiece is that they know how to win

Fri May 27 2016 - 10:34

Ulster battle to win over Glasgow to move to Pro 12 summit

Paddy Jackson’s introduction gives Les Kiss’s side second half impetus at Ravenhill

Fri Feb 12 2016 - 21:46

Outhalf Sam Windsor to make first start for Ulster

Former Worcester player one of four changes for game against Glasgow

Thu Feb 11 2016 - 15:08

Ulster wake from slumber to carve out bonus-point win

Another big second half pays off for Les Kiss’s side in Treviso

Sat Jan 30 2016 - 22:09

Gerry Thornley: Cards must cut Ulster’s way in Champions Cup

Les Kiss’s side need bonus point against Oyonnax – and then favours elsewhere

Sat Jan 23 2016 - 01:00

Ulster keep their powder dry with eye on semi-finals

Neil Doak rests some key players ahead of play-off push

Sat May 16 2015 - 01:00

Iain Henderson cleared to play after red card rescinded

Ulster boosted after Pro12 panel say incident did not warrant the flanker’s dismissal

Thu May 14 2015 - 09:28

Henderson ban could include first World Cup warm-up match

Home semi-final for Ulster in Pro 12 still possible if results elsewhere go their way

Wed May 13 2015 - 01:00

Ulster grab draw but Munster leave Ravenhill the happier

Anthony Foley’s men let lead slip as 14-man hosts hold onto unbeaten home record

Sat May 09 2015 - 17:23

Dominant Ulster lay waste to Leinster’s top four hopes

Matt O’Connor’s side fail to build on lightning start as hosts fight back at a soggy Ravenhill

Fri Apr 24 2015 - 22:22

Robbie Henshaw shortlisted in three categories for IRUPA awards

Paul O’Connell, Conor Murray and Jonathan Sexton join the Connacht player in vying for top accolade

Fri Apr 17 2015 - 10:40

Darren Cave grabs hat-trick as Ulster finish campaign with a smile

Leicester’s hopes of a quarter-final spot extinguished in Belfast

Sat Jan 24 2015 - 20:27

Jared Payne returns to Ulster squad for Italy trip

Centre Stuart McCloskey signs first senior contract with province

Fri Jan 09 2015 - 18:26

Stakes high as Leinster and Ulster frontliners return

Leinster are defending a run of 19 games undefeated at their Ballsbridge home

Sat Jan 03 2015 - 07:17

Paddy Jackson returns from injury for Ulster clash with Connacht

Outhalf one of seven changes while Connacht swap six for Ravenhill encounter

Wed Dec 24 2014 - 13:00

Munster make eight changes for trip to play Glasgow

Ulster change two for game against Ospreys at Liberty Stadium

Fri Dec 19 2014 - 17:53

Stuart Olding named at fullback for Ulster

Neil Doak makes seven personnel changes ahead of the meeting with Dragons on Saturday

Fri Oct 31 2014 - 12:45

Ulster show three changes for Warriors table top tussle

Ian Humphreys, Andrew Warwick and Nick Williams come into the starting team

Fri Oct 10 2014 - 12:34

New-look Ulster can expect a warm welcome in the valleys

Llanelli hoping to bring pre-season form into tomorrow’s Pro12 clash at Parc Y Scarlets

Fri Sept 05 2014 - 13:04

Ireland’s capable young guns looking to impress in Bucharest

They begin the IRB Nations Cup with a game against Russia

Fri Jun 13 2014 - 01:00