The Irish Times

Rugby: Who’s in and who’s out at the Irish provinces

Leinster contemplate Contepomi as Munster look forward to Carbery’s influence

Wed Aug 01 2018 - 06:00

Ulster sign Gloucester outhalf Billy Burns on two-year-deal

Irish-qualified player made over 100 appearances for English side

Mon Jul 09 2018 - 18:15

Paddy Jackson to Perpignan leaves Ulster question unsolved

Province are bereft of outhalves while Leinster and Munster have an abundance

Sat Jun 09 2018 - 07:30

Gerry Thornley: Wherever Joey Carbery goes it's a win for Ireland

The 22-year-old is on the horns of a dilemma and has no guarantees with Leinster or Ulster

Tue May 29 2018 - 07:00

Carbery rejects Ulster move as possible Munster deal looms

Ulster still seeking permission to sign an established international outhalf

Wed May 23 2018 - 06:00

Munster fightback ends Ulster’s hopes of sneaking into playoffs

Ulster will now face European Champions Cup playoff against Ospreys

Sat Apr 28 2018 - 20:05

Gerry Thornley: Munster’s omission of proven Zebo difficult to fathom

Semi-finals require experience in the back three – as Leinster learned last season

Tue Apr 24 2018 - 06:35

Ulster rise above the rancour to stay in top three contention

Pro14: Province still in with a shot after confidence-boosting win over Glasgow Warriors

Mon Apr 23 2018 - 07:30

Ulster keep season and Champions Cup hopes alive

Bonus-point win over Glasgow guarantees Ulster a playoff against the Ospreys

Sat Apr 21 2018 - 21:35

Tough challenge for Ulster on a night of retirements

Iain Henderson has been handed captaincy, with Rory Best on the bench

Fri Apr 20 2018 - 23:00

Ulster make four changes for visit of Ospreys to Belfast

Darren Cave signed a contract extension to remain at Ulster until at least summer 2019

Thu Apr 12 2018 - 13:25

A potentially defining weekend for Irish sides in Europe

Victory could secure both Leinster and Munster a place in the Champions Cup quarter-finals

Sat Jan 13 2018 - 06:00

Ulster to announce short-term signing of All Black Stephen Donald

World Cup winner to fill void at out-half when Leali’ifano returns to Australia

Wed Jan 10 2018 - 06:00

Connacht flying high on back of smart use of system

Influx of talent from other provinces and abroad can only strengthen Irish rugby

Sat Dec 30 2017 - 07:00

‘A special one, bloody wonderful’ says Connacht boss Keane after Ulster rout

‘I suspect now we will be taken seriously as a club, perhaps as an organisation’

Sun Dec 24 2017 - 01:35

UCD top of table after five-try victory over Dublin University

Ulster Bank League round-up: Terenure edge out Cork Con in 10-try thriller

Sun Sept 24 2017 - 14:37

Australian outhalf Christian Lealiifano gives Ulster versatility

Wallaby international expected to arrive in Belfast once visa has been secured

Mon Aug 21 2017 - 20:06

Pro14 league takes South African leap of faith

Inclusion of Southern Kings and Toyota Cheetahs broadly welcomed by provinces

Wed Aug 02 2017 - 06:00

Paul Boyle ready to lead injury-hit Ireland under-20s to Georgia

No playing survivors remain from the side beaten in last year’s World Cup final

Thu May 18 2017 - 06:00

Joe Lydon: Player development is a fascination for me

IRFU’s head of international talent brings raft of experience and passion to new role

Sat May 13 2017 - 01:00