Four Irish players ruled out of Ireland’s match against Australia
Jamie Osborne, Ryan Baird, Tadhg Furlong and Jacob Stockdale will miss the final Autumn Nations Series game
Jacob Stockdale
Better discipline and midfield competition: Five things we learned from Ireland’s win over Fiji
Ireland’s improved discipline was in contrast to that of the Flying Fijians
Jacob Stockdale’s return to top form gives Andy Farrell an extra asset for Autumn Series
Rejuvenated Ulster winger has made more his mark on the early stages of the URC season
Iain Henderson and Jacob Stockdale among Ireland contingent made available to Ulster
Ulster captain Henderson likely to feature vs Ospreys despite featuring for Ireland given injuries to locks in the province’s squad
Gerry Thornley: Ireland used to have plenty waiting in the wings, but it’s not clear who can step in for Mack Hansen
The race is on to take a starting position on the Irish wing, but it’s been a quarter of a century since there’s been so much uncertainty about the options
Confident Ulster hoping to maintain home record against out-of-sorts Lions
Captain Iain Henderson returns to starting line-up for the first time this season following the Rugby World Cup
Ulster target 10 points from final two games starting with struggling Dragons
Dan McFarland’s side need maximum points and the Stormers to slip up to move above them into second place
Ulster facing nervous wait for news on Jacob Stockdale’s ankle injury
Wing picked up knock against Leinster but it is not the ankle which sidelined him for a year
Jacob Stockdale passed fit ahead of Ulster’s preseason Exeter clash
Ireland international has not played since September 2021 due to an ankle injury
Aki exudes positivity in advance of key Paris showdown
Abrasive centre says – despite Sexton’s absence – Ireland have the players to take the game to the French
Ulster looking to finish off impressive pool performance when Clermont come calling
Forwards coach Roddy Grant expects another fierce physical test against French side
Jacob Stockdale admits his season could be over after ankle surgery
Ulster and Ireland winger has not played since opening game of the season
Jared Payne to leave Ulster ‘to pursue opportunities overseas’
John Cooney ruled out of Champions Cup match against Northampton Saints
Michael Lowry happy to just be on the pitch as he impresses in fullback role
Second playmaker role good enough for versatile back despite preference for outhalf
Duane Vermeulen could make Ulster debut against Clermont Auvergne
South African number eight working his way back to match fitness after Covid diagnosis
Johnny Watterson: Time for the many naysayers to give Irish rugby its due
Inverse snobbery may be difficult to shake off but All Blacks game is one of the sports events of the year
Andy Farrell sees November series as start of World Cup countdown
Johnny Sexton set to win 100th cap against Japan in November series opener
Gordon D’Arcy: Andy Farrell’s conservative Ireland squad is a big chance missed
Planning for Japan and the All Blacks rather than France 2023 is a short-sighted choice
Andy Farrell’s autumn Ireland squad falls along anticipated lines
Leinster duo Dan Sheehan and Ciarán Frawley the news names in squad of 38
Andy Farrell has plenty to ponder in naming Ireland’s autumn squad
Between injury issues and lack of game time for key players the head coach has a tough task
Ulster should have too much for improving Benetton in Belfast
Despite injury problems Dan McFarland’s side have started season in fine form
Ulster know there’s plenty of room to improve after Zebre win
Sterner tests await but there are plenty of positives to take from the trip to Parma
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
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
Farrell welcomes opportunity for new faces as Ireland embrace US challenge
Test debut beckons for Ulster quartet Baloucoune, Hume, O’Toole and Timoney
Andy Farrell surprised by speed of James Ryan’s recovery
Injury had seemingly ruled James Ryan out of Lions call-up
James Ryan and Joey Carbery in Ireland side to face Japan
Andy Farrell selects strongest side at his disposal for match in Dublin
Sexton excused as 11 uncapped players in Ireland squad
Harry Byrne, Carbery and Burns are the three outhalves selected for summer series
Gordon D'Arcy: James Ryan is not getting the best out of his skillset
Likes of Ryan, Ringrose and Stockdale could not quite grasp opportunity when it counted
Farrell’s absence from Lions coaching ticket proves costly for some Irish contenders
Opportunity will knock for several prospects on home front as Lions head for South Africa
Munster impress in six-try win over limited Ulster
A red card for Will Addison removed any lingering doubt about the likely outcome
What should Gatland do? Our rugby writers pick their Lions squads
It’s nearly decision time for the Lions coach - who should make the South Africa tour?
Will Addison poised to return as Ulster welcome Connacht
Versatile talent has been out of action for 15 months due to back and calf injuries
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