The Irish Times

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

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 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

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 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

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

Stockdale named at fullback for Ulster’s trip to Wales

Academy backrower David McCann is named at blindside flanker

Fri Mar 12 2021 - 12:58

Gordon D’Arcy: Clarity must descend at Murrayfield on Farrell’s Ireland project

Sometimes in rugby you have to play the game and not the opposition

Wed Mar 10 2021 - 06:15

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

Ulster keep up pressure with scrappy win over Glasgow

Golden phase either side of half-time sees them keep Leinster in sight in Conference A

Fri Feb 19 2021 - 22:22

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

O’Toole remains front and centre to ambitious Ulster’s plans

Young prop relishing the prospect of facing unbeaten Munster at the Kingspan

Sat Jan 02 2021 - 06:00

Gordon D’Arcy: Fans would benefit from a peek behind the iron curtain

Behind the scenes access is important as it helps create and keep a new fan base

Wed Dec 09 2020 - 06:00

Farrell ‘very pleased’ with Ireland’s convincing victory over Scotland

Having ended first year in charge on a high, coach is optimistic about next year’s Six Nations

Mon Dec 07 2020 - 06:00

Ireland finish off sketchy autumn campaign with spring in their step

Keith Earls grabs two tries as Andy Farrell’s side see off Scotland to finish in third spot

Sat Dec 05 2020 - 16:52

Andy Farrell’s Ireland look ready to respond in winning style

Defeat at home to Scots would question the belief that progress has been made in last year

Sat Dec 05 2020 - 01:00

Ireland rugby squad working with mental skills coach

Gary Keegan to deal with ‘anxiety’ that damaged performance at World Cup

Thu Dec 03 2020 - 17:45

Sexton and Henshaw return to training ahead of Scotland clash

Uncapped duo Harry Byrne and Eric O’Sullivan will train with the squad this week

Tue Dec 01 2020 - 11:01

Gordon D'Arcy: I know what Joe and Cheika would do. Fix the basics

Gordon Darcy: Andy Farrell chose scrum solidity over lineout certainty but the decision backfired

Wed Nov 25 2020 - 06:00

Ed Byrne, Johnny Sexton and Rob Henshaw to miss clash with Georgia

Easterby says Irish team that lost to England will be slightly altered for Sunday’s match

Wed Nov 25 2020 - 01:00

No further players to be called up to Ireland squad to face Georgia

The likes of Shane Daly, Kieran Marmion and Ultan Dillane are set to get their chance

Tue Nov 24 2020 - 15:14

Sexton and Henshaw to miss Ireland’s clash with Georgia

Andy Farrell’s side look to bounce back from England defeat against Georgia on Sunday

Tue Nov 24 2020 - 10:04

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

Pro14: Ulster look to keep a grip on their unbeaten start

Dan McFarland aiming for more fluid attacking as they take on Glasgow Warriors

Mon Nov 09 2020 - 06:00

Ulster start fast to put the Dragons to the sword in Belfast

Dan McFarland’s side go in at half-time with a bonus point already in the bag

Sun Oct 25 2020 - 17:38

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

Gordon D’Arcy: Losing such a big game shines a very harsh light on certain players

Mark McCall’s Saracens side played for each other with a devastatingly simple gameplan

Wed Sept 23 2020 - 06:59

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

Impossible is nothing. Beating Leinster, though, might be trickier

Ulster will need all the heroics they can muster up to topple the title-holders

Fri Sept 11 2020 - 06:00

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