The Irish Times

Getting behind the rotten core of rugby with Dan Tuohy

Former Ulster player recently announced his retirement with some harsh words for the sport

Sat Feb 29 2020 - 06:00

Mixed emotions as Geordan Murphy takes helm at Leicester

Former Leicester player is one of many Irish men coaching around the world

Wed Sept 05 2018 - 07:30

Brrrr... how a cold old cottage, and decent broadband, inspired a brand new business

Inspiration from her traditional home in the Waterford countryside helped Emma Penruddock set up her Irish crafts websites and shop

Sat Mar 03 2018 - 06:00

Twenty years a Tiger: Geordan Murphy ready for fresh challenge

Leicester’s assistant coach favourite to take top job at Cardiff Blues next season

Sat Dec 16 2017 - 06:00

Munster v Leicester: When two European titans go to war

Similarities between two clubs help intensify one of Europe’s great traditional rivalries

Sat Dec 10 2016 - 06:00

Ian Humphreys confirms he will retire at end of season

“Unfortunately my body is telling me it’s time to stop. I feel blessed to have enjoyed such a long career”

Tue Mar 08 2016 - 14:25

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

Les Kiss hails Paul O’Connell as one of the greatest players he ever worked with

Ulster’s director of rugby hopes to have Chris Henry back for Friday night’s home Pro12 meeting against Glasgow

Wed Feb 10 2016 - 01:00

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

Les Kiss happy with how Ulster completed first part of mission

Waiting game will go on until the end of pool stages on Sunday

Sat Jan 23 2016 - 18:29

Ulster rue points that slipped through grasp as they exit Champions Cup

Les Kiss’s side run in eight tries but it’s not enough to secure quarter-final place

Sat Jan 23 2016 - 15:45

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

Province’s lineout and set piece failures prove costly

Disappointed Ulster coach rues missed chances at crucial stage in first half

Mon Jan 18 2016 - 01:00

Ulster miss out on bonus point after Saracens second half blitz

Les Kiss’s side left to rue missed opportunities as hosts run away with it at Allianz Park

Sat Jan 16 2016 - 17:21

Ulster complete stunning comeback win against Oyonnax

European hopes still alive as second-half replacements turn game around

Sun Jan 10 2016 - 17:29

Ian Humphreys in stronger position after playing abroad

Ulster outhalf thinks Ireland side can be improved by players moving elsewhere

Sat Jan 09 2016 - 01:00

Craig Gilroy returns as Ulster rest their halfbacks

Irish province start Ian Humphreys and Paul Marshall for rescheduled trip to Oyonnax

Fri Jan 08 2016 - 13:06

Neil Doak: Ulster must shuffle deck ahead of Oyonnax

Ruan Pienaar and Paddy Jackson not expected to start after heavy December schedule

Wed Jan 06 2016 - 01:27

Leinster and Ulster ring the changes for inter-provincial clash

Leo Cullen starts Ian Madigan in midfield with Isa Nacewa and Fergus McFadden rested

Thu Nov 26 2015 - 12:39

Darren Cave and Paddy Jackson return for Ulster

World Cup duo named on bench for visit of Cardiff Blues

Fri Oct 23 2015 - 01:00

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

Ulster coach Neil Doak concedes setpieces need work

Ulster’s scrum coughed up far too many penalties in their 28-6 bonus point thumping of the Ospreys

Thu Sept 10 2015 - 01:20

Ulster in bonus-point territory with Pro12 win over Ospreys

The most notable performance of the night came from centre Stuart McCloskey

Fri Sept 04 2015 - 22:24

Andrew Trimble starts for Ulster against Ospreys

22-year-old outhalf Peter Nelson handed start by Neil Doak in strong home side

Thu Sept 03 2015 - 17:21

Andrew Trimble on course to play in Ospreys clash

Player set to make first competitive outing for Ulster since October’s season-ending injury

Thu Sept 03 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

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

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

Ulster’s winning streak to be extended in Wales

Mike Stanley to make first appearance for province against Dragons

Fri Mar 06 2015 - 16:25

Pro12: Ulster made to work hard for victory as Scarlets earn losing bonus

Ruan Pienaar scores 15 points in province’s fourth consecutive win

Fri Feb 27 2015 - 22:44

Murrayfield could prove a season-definer for Ulster with Scarlets up next

Three changes to the starting team including Luke Marshall and Dan Tuohy returning

Thu Feb 26 2015 - 14:25

Ulster looking to maintain winning ways after tough start to year

Ian Humphreys targets run of wins to build momentum for top-four place

Wed Feb 18 2015 - 01:01