The Irish Times

Ulster need to be at their best to contain Clermont threat

The French side ooze quality but Ulster have had their measure before in Belfast

Fri Nov 22 2019 - 01:00

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

Ruan Pienaar is back in the Ulster team for the first time in 2017

Craig Gilroy, Luke Marshall and Tommy Bowe all in XV for Glasgow Warriors’ visit

Fri Feb 17 2017 - 12:46

Ulster bow out of Europe with a whimper against Bordeaux

Ian Madigan’s Bordeaux-Begles put hosts to sword for worst finish in Europe since 2008

Sat Jan 21 2017 - 16:04

Ulster fight back quashed as Clermont take control of Pool 5

Les Kiss admits failure to secure at least bonus point a key

Sun Dec 18 2016 - 19:22

Ulster braced for Clermont power surge but still unlikely to resist it

French league leaders will greet visitor’s pack with ruthless welcome party

Sat Dec 17 2016 - 12:01

Franco van der Merwe in for Robbie Diack as Ulster look to repeat trick

Clermont has lost just one game in 27 previous European Cup encounters at home

Fri Dec 16 2016 - 12:42

Rugby Statistics: Devin Toner relishing leading from front

Cian Kelleher’s figures highlight why he is one of the standout attacking players

Thu Dec 15 2016 - 06:00

Ulster claim bonus point despite defensive frailties

Clermonts two bonus points keeps the French side in control of the Pool Four

Sun Dec 11 2016 - 16:47

Les Kiss hails Ulster’s character after Clermont victory

Coach admits that two bonus points earned by French side leaves them in control of pool

Sat Dec 10 2016 - 17:08

Powerful Clermont a huge challenge for depleted Ulster

Les Kiss missing several big names for intriguing clash against the French giants

Sat Dec 10 2016 - 01:00

Oxford v Cambridge Varsity match to see three Irish players

Daniel Dass, Brian du Toit and Jonathan Dixon all to line out at Twickenham

Tue Dec 06 2016 - 17:14

Ulster’s Dan Tuohy joins Bristol with immediate effect

Will play under Pat Lam next season after announcing return to native West Country

Tue Dec 06 2016 - 10:16

Ulster pip Exeter in Ravenhill thriller

Late Paddy Jackson drop goal denies opposite number Gareth Steenson the glory

Sat Oct 22 2016 - 22:14

Ulster need to hold the centre for Bordeaux

Piutau, Marshall, Olding and Trimble in mix as Ulster seek positive Champions Cup start

Thu Oct 13 2016 - 00:00

Ulster should maintain perfect start to season against Ospreys as Best returns

Pro12 Preview: Ulster Rugby v Ospreys rugby, Kingspan Stadium – 6.30pm, Sky Sports

Fri Sept 30 2016 - 19:55

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

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

Ulster get job done in style with bonus point thrashing of Ospreys

Paddy Jackson imperious as Les Kiss’s side secure Leinster semi-final with six try romp

Sat May 07 2016 - 18:27

Paddy Jackson orchestrates big Ulster win over Leinster

Les Kiss’s side put one foot in the Pro 12 play-offs with dominant win over rivals

Sat Apr 30 2016 - 18:07

Ulster have no room for slip-ups against Zebre

Tommy Bowe returns to Les Kiss’s side in the absence of Andrew Trimble

Sat Apr 16 2016 - 07:00

Tommy Bowe to return for Ulster against Zebre

Ireland winger to feature for the province for the first time since World Cup knee injury

Fri Apr 15 2016 - 12:21

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

Louis Ludik signs contract extension with Ulster

29-year-old South African utility back will become Irish qualified next summer

Wed Feb 03 2016 - 11:15

Franco van der Merwe signs Ulster contract extension

New deal will keep the South African secondrow at Ravenhill until June 2017

Wed Jan 27 2016 - 11:30

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

Rory Best returns to lead wounded Ulster against Toulouse

Les Kiss picks Alan O’Connor at lock in the absence of Henderson and Tuohy

Thu Dec 10 2015 - 12:27

Saracens dominate Ulster to seal bonus point win in Belfast

English side dominate physically on the way to four-try triumph

Fri Nov 20 2015 - 22:42

Andrew Trimble set to become Ulster’s most-capped player

Paddy Wallace’s record to fall when province take on Treviso in Pro 12

Fri Oct 02 2015 - 01:00

Bowe and Trimble to line out for Ulster

World Cup hopefuls to get run out against Edinburgh in pre-season friendly this Friday evening

Thu Aug 27 2015 - 18:15

Glasgow and Ulster get to do it all again at Scotstoun in semi-finals

Devastating second-half spell ends with Richie Vernon bonus-point try

Sat May 16 2015 - 18:58

Neil Doak makes 12 changes for Ulster clash at Glasgow

Sam Arnold makes first start with Iain Henderson among start-studded bench

Fri May 15 2015 - 13:19

Leinster miss out as seven players from Irish provinces make Pro 12 Dream Team

Ulster lead the way with three picks with Munster and Connacht getting two each

Mon May 11 2015 - 14:09

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