The Irish Times

Jordi Murphy: Ulster looking to bounce back after serious Toulouse blow

Forward eagerly awaiting Munster challenge in crunch URC interpro clash in Belfast

Fri Apr 22 2022 - 07:00

URC preview: Wounded Ulster to come out fighting against Munster

Munster have lost on their last four visits to Belfast dating back to October 2016

Fri Apr 22 2022 - 06:00

Ulster vs Munster: Seven changes for Munster as hosts name Lowry at 10

Peter O’Mahony and Billy Burns both miss out on Friday night’s crucial URC interpro

Thu Apr 21 2022 - 12:21

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 leave Toulouse with six point win and mixed feelings

Toulouse were obliged to play for virtually 70 minutes with 14 men in utterly wild contest

Sat Apr 09 2022 - 18:28

Ulster aim to complete the double on Leinster in top-of-the-table clash

Win could potentially see McFarland’s side leapfrog Leinster into pole position

Sat Mar 12 2022 - 01:00

Ulster survive a nervous finale to reach their goal

McFarland’s side on course for the chance of a home quarter-final in Belfast

Sun Jan 23 2022 - 14:55

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

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

Ireland trio Burns, Murphy and Moore the latest to pen Ulster extensions

All three joined the province in 2018 and have extended their stays beyond this season

Wed Dec 22 2021 - 18:12

Duane Vermeulen could make Ulster debut against Clermont Auvergne

South African number eight working his way back to match fitness after Covid diagnosis

Wed Dec 08 2021 - 20:23

Mick Kearney finding the love for rugby again with Ulster

Secondrow was close to going into the family building business before Dan McFarland called

Thu Oct 14 2021 - 07:00

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

Leinster Rugby season preview: Strength ensures Cullen’s side remains the team to beat

Leinster machine rolls on and remains standard-bearer for United Rugby Championship

Fri Sept 24 2021 - 06:00

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

Jordi Murphy: ‘A trophy in any way, shape or form’ is Ulster’s goal this season

Backrower focused on ending team’s silverware drought and getting selected for Ireland

Fri Sept 17 2021 - 06:00

Stephen Ferris hails Ulster’s ‘big coup’ in capturing Duane Vermeulen

‘He’s a World Cup winner and vastly experienced and I think he’s the perfect player'

Fri Sept 17 2021 - 06:00

Iain Henderson keenly aware Ulster need to sharpen things up to trim Tigers again

Ulster looking to complete a hat-trick of wins on the road in England to make Challenge Cup final

Fri Apr 30 2021 - 06:00

Ending Ulster’s drought would rival any of Jordi Murphy’s medals

Irish backrow will hope his experience of winning with Leinster will help his team

Thu Apr 29 2021 - 07:00

Rugby Stats: Josh Van der Flier’s versatility keeps him out ahead of his rivals

The Leinster and Ireland openside has always been a quick learner in his career

Thu Apr 15 2021 - 08:29

Ulster’s power game finally comes good as Northampton felled on home turf

Tries from John Cooney and Jacob Stockdale in the final quarter seals the win

Sat Apr 10 2021 - 22:34

Ulster run in seven tries against 14-man Zebre in Belfast

Marco Manfredi’s red card ended game as a contest with scrums going uncontested

Fri Mar 19 2021 - 22:48

Farrell’s early record as Ireland coach in shadow of Schmidt and Kidney

Ireland’s progress as a rugby nation has stalled since 2018, we’re now ranked seventh

Sun Mar 14 2021 - 06:00

Ruthless Leinster play their cards right in rout of Ulster

Champions return to the Pro14 final as referee Frank Murphy dominates in Belfast

Sat Mar 06 2021 - 22:14

Ulster’s Pro14 season reaches familiar point of no return

In 15-year trophy drought, no team has proven more of a bugbear than Leinster

Sat Mar 06 2021 - 06:00

Ulster face tough test against Glasgow team bolstered by internationals

John Cooney, Stuart McCloskey and Eric O’Sullivan all return for trip to Scotstoun

Fri Feb 19 2021 - 05:00

Leinster’s potent pack turn screw after break to help land bonus point

Bonus-point statement win has halved Ulster’s 10-point lead atop Conference A

Fri Jan 08 2021 - 22:23

Ulster charge through a tough week to sit pretty at the top

Win over Connacht comes despite injuries and news of Coetzee’s return to South Africa

Tue Dec 29 2020 - 06:00

Billy Burns leads Ulster as they attempt raid on his former side Gloucester

Ulster enjoy an excellent record against English Premiership sides

Sat Dec 19 2020 - 06:00

Aaron Sexton set for belated Ulster debut against Edinburgh

Ian Madigan is back at outhalf while Andrew Warwick makes his first start of the season

Mon Nov 30 2020 - 06:00

Ulster score nine tries to obliterate Zebre and make it six from six

Backrow Marcell Coetzee used his power to touch down for four tries in Parma

Mon Nov 16 2020 - 20:22

Gordon D’Arcy: Ireland’s old issue of lack of strength in depth rears its head again

Andy Farrell deserves time and help from the provinces in remodelling international team

Wed Nov 04 2020 - 10:03