The Irish Times

Ulster start fast to put the Dragons to the sword in Belfast

Dan McFarland’s side go in at half-time with a bonus point already in the bag

Sun Oct 25 2020 - 17:38

Ulster put Munster to the sword with five-star show in Belfast

John Cooney to the fore as scrumhalf finishes the game with 18 points to his name

Fri Jan 03 2020 - 22:00

Jacob Stockdale should be fit for Ulster’s clash with Racing

Management confident winger has recovered from hamstring injury for Champions Cup clash

Wed Jan 09 2019 - 06:00

Leinster too strong for Ulster, but will they be too loose for Toulouse?

Coach Leo Cullen is keen to tighten up his squad for next week’s Champions Cup game

Mon Jan 07 2019 - 06:00

Ulster unchanged for visit of Scarlets to Belfast

Rory Best to become Ulster’s most capped player in the European Champions Cup

Thu Dec 13 2018 - 12:20

Iain Henderson and Will Addison back in Ulster team

Academy prop Eric O’Sullivan starts in Friday’s Champions Cup clash with Scarlets

Thu Dec 06 2018 - 12:13

Ulster will have to channel their defiant mindset to repel Wasps

Injury-hit side needs a repeat of last week’s winning performance against La Rochelle

Sat Jan 20 2018 - 06:00

Intriguing finale as 14 teams vie for Champions Cup last-eight

Munster and Ulster seeking to join tournament favourites Leinster in quarter-finals

Sat Jan 20 2018 - 06:00

Pressure is on Ulster to stage a New Year’s Day turnaround

Les Kiss feeling the heat for Munster clash after Thursday’s 44-16 defeat to Connacht

Fri Dec 29 2017 - 07:30

Ulster face injury crisis for Treviso clash

Province’s frontrow hit the worst with props McCall, Ah You and Herbst all sidelined

Wed Nov 22 2017 - 05:30

Provinces must juggle resources as November Test window looms

Leinster will be without most of of their 18-strong Ireland contingent for Glasgow tie

Mon Oct 30 2017 - 06:00

Leinster dish out a dose of the blues to Ulster

Home side well beaten at the Kingspan Stadium by Leo Cullen’s impressive side

Sat Oct 28 2017 - 21:12

Rory Best declares his fitness and desire to lead Ireland

Ulster captain hoping to be back in the frame for the clash against the Springboks

Wed Oct 25 2017 - 06:00

Iain Henderson to lead Ulster in European opener against Wasps

Les Kiss makes three changes for Friday's Champions Cup game in Belfast

Thu Oct 12 2017 - 12:21

In-form Scarlets a daunting assignment for Ulster

Reigning champions have three Lions available against depleted home side in Belfast

Fri Sept 15 2017 - 06:00

Ulster confirm deal for South African prop Schalk van der Merwe

‘Cornerstone of the Lions scrum that dominated for a couple of Super Rugby seasons’

Wed Mar 08 2017 - 12:44

Ulster braced for Clermont power surge but still unlikely to resist it

French league leaders will greet visitor’s pack with ruthless welcome party

Sat Dec 17 2016 - 12:01

Ruan Pienaar pulls the strings as Ulster have too much for Cardiff

First-half show sets Ulster on their way, they now move into fifth place in the Pro12 table

Sat Dec 03 2016 - 19:47

Ulster pip Exeter in Ravenhill thriller

Late Paddy Jackson drop goal denies opposite number Gareth Steenson the glory

Sat Oct 22 2016 - 22:14

Ireland captain Rory Best returns to Ulster starting XV

Tommy Bowe is on the bench and in line to make first appearance in almost five months

Fri Sept 30 2016 - 13:49

Ulster prop Kyle McCall signs contract extension

24-year-old rewarded for fine breakthrough season with new Ravenhill deal until 2019

Mon May 30 2016 - 11:21

Ulster have no room for slip-ups against Zebre

Tommy Bowe returns to Les Kiss’s side in the absence of Andrew Trimble

Sat Apr 16 2016 - 07:00

Rob Herring returns to captain Ulster against Zebre

Rory Scholes starts on the wing days after announcing summer move to Edinburgh

Thu Mar 03 2016 - 12:59

Les Kiss’s Ulster seek bit of daylight over Scarlets

Stuart Olding starts at fullback as Guinness Pro12 leaders look to continue good form

Sat Feb 20 2016 - 01:00

Ulster battle to win over Glasgow to move to Pro 12 summit

Paddy Jackson’s introduction gives Les Kiss’s side second half impetus at Ravenhill

Fri Feb 12 2016 - 21:46

Franco van der Merwe signs Ulster contract extension

New deal will keep the South African secondrow at Ravenhill until June 2017

Wed Jan 27 2016 - 11:30

Stuart Olding available again as Ulster step up Pro12 challenge

Visit to struggling Benetton Treviso start of busy six-game segment for Les Kiss’s side

Wed Jan 27 2016 - 01:00

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

Four provinces can bank on strong line-up of young talent

Leinster, Munster, Ulster and Connacht academies are producing quality new players

Sat Jan 23 2016 - 01:00

Rodney Ah You to join Ulster from Connacht

Prop will join Les Kiss’s side for the 2016/17 season after five seasons at Sportsground

Mon Jan 18 2016 - 13:20

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

Rory Best’s rallying cry sets tone for remarkable Ulster revival

Les Kiss and Paddy Jackson hail captain’s influence in dressingroom at half-time

Mon Jan 11 2016 - 01:02

Kyle McCall continuing to thrive for Ulster

Ulster frontrower has enjoyed whirlwind introduction after learning trade in AIL

Thu Jan 07 2016 - 02:00