John Cooney

Ulster look to Steven Kitshoff’s first start to spark uptick in fortunes for the province

Dan Soper praises John Cooney after he passed 1,000 points scored for the province

Tue Nov 28 2023 - 19:03

Captain Iain Henderson and Stuart McCloskey declared fit for Ulster

Both Ulster and the Sharks can copperfasten a last-eight tie in front of their own supporters should they win

Thu May 19 2022 - 17:23

Stakes high as Ulster aim to arrest slump in form against Edinburgh

Dan McFarland’s side face a tense encounter in the Scottish capital on Saturday

Fri Apr 29 2022 - 15:16

Antoine Dupont has the final say as champions Toulouse pip Ulster

French aristocrats show their mettle to secure one-point aggregate win

Sat Apr 16 2022 - 22:32

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

Ulster have late winning try controversially ruled out in Cape Town

Their impressive run of seven straight wins comes to an end away to the Stomers

Sat Mar 26 2022 - 17:10

Ulster face a closely fought contest against in-form Stormers

Dan McFarland makes six changes from side that beat Leinster for Cape Town clash

Sat Mar 26 2022 - 05:00

Ulster looking to finish off impressive pool performance when Clermont come calling

Forwards coach Roddy Grant expects another fierce physical test against French side

Wed Jan 19 2022 - 06:00

Jacob Stockdale admits his season could be over after ankle surgery

Ulster and Ireland winger has not played since opening game of the season

Tue Jan 18 2022 - 15:16

Champions Cup: After festive famine, January feast begins this weekend

Connacht hope to make history, Leinster seek vengeance, Ulster hit hard by injuries

Sat Jan 15 2022 - 09:30

Depleted Ulster braced for tough Northampton assignment

Absence of influential trio Cooney, Henderson and McCloskey may tilt balance

Fri Jan 14 2022 - 17:40

Jared Payne to leave Ulster ‘to pursue opportunities overseas’

John Cooney ruled out of Champions Cup match against Northampton Saints

Wed Jan 12 2022 - 19:15

Munster blocking out external criticism after much-needed Ulster win

Province’s style of play came in for heavy criticism after Connacht loss last weekend

Mon Jan 10 2022 - 06:00

Gordon D’Arcy: Pecking order at outhalf is of national interest given Carbery's injury woes

Interpros vital in assessing Farrell’s options for Ireland squad

Wed Dec 29 2021 - 06:00

Ulster secure bonus-point win despite never shaking Saints off their tails

Stuart McCloskey and Iain Henderson both forced off with injury for home side

Fri Dec 17 2021 - 22:30

Ulster looking to keep the pep in their step against against Northampton

Iain Henderson returns to captain side with Duane Vermeulen making home debut

Fri Dec 17 2021 - 06:00

Dan McFarland challenges Ulster to back up another famous win

Consistency key ahead of Northampton visit if Ulster want to fix up and down form book

Mon Dec 13 2021 - 06:00

Impressive Ulster ignite Europe bid with famous victory away to Clermont

Ill-discipline aplenty in bad tempred affair as Ulster win in France for first time in six years

Sat Dec 11 2021 - 19:50

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

Tadhg Furlong on form as Leinster set their sights on Ulster

Ulster boast talent in youth as they come up against physically robust favourites

Sat Nov 27 2021 - 06:00

Andy Farrell’s autumn Ireland squad falls along anticipated lines

Leinster duo Dan Sheehan and Ciarán Frawley the news names in squad of 38

Thu Oct 21 2021 - 06:00

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

Wed Oct 20 2021 - 06:00

Brendan Kennelly obituary: Gifted poet, academic and storyteller

A writer who grew up in a pub, Kennelly learned how to tell a story and hold an audience

Mon Oct 18 2021 - 15:42

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

Nathan Doak comes up trumps again as Ulster collect late bonus point

Dan McFarland’s keep up perfect start on the back of strong first half

Fri Oct 08 2021 - 21:52

Ulster should have too much for improving Benetton in Belfast

Despite injury problems Dan McFarland’s side have started season in fine form

Thu Oct 07 2021 - 17:05

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

Mon Oct 04 2021 - 01:00

Gordon D’Arcy: Faith in system crucial as new season gets under way

Three of the four Irish provinces will be satisfied with the opening weekend of the URC

Wed Sept 29 2021 - 09:28

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

Cork under-20s land their part of the bargain in hunt for hurling treble

Rebels prove too strong for Galway as they make it back-to-back titles

Wed Aug 18 2021 - 22:01

Cork’s scoring threat could tip under-20 final in their direction

Galway are looking for their first title at this level in 10 years

Wed Aug 18 2021 - 06:00

John Cooney’s goal helps Galway see off Dublin to take Leinster U20 hurling title

Result comes five weeks after Dublin won the delayed 2020 decider between the sides

Tue Jul 27 2021 - 22:00