The Irish Times

Ulster hit by late Bulls blitz as they suffer back-to-back defeats in South Africa

Kieran Treadwell’s yellow card in the 65th minute proves crucial in Pretoria

Sat Apr 02 2022 - 15:27

Munster comeback falls short as Bulls hang on for win in Pretoria

Johann van Graan’s side trailed 29-3 before three tries got them back in the contest

Sat Mar 12 2022 - 16:43

Johann van Graan makes seven changes for rescheduled trip to South Africa

The fit-again Springbok centre Damian de Allende is named in the replacements

Fri Mar 11 2022 - 16:02

Connacht and Bulls seeking to bounce back in URC clash

‘If we can be more clinical at crucial times I know we’ll be tough to beat whoever we face’

Fri Oct 01 2021 - 06:12

South African sides make new dawn one of promise for United Rugby Championship

Leinster and Munster both open with games against the newcomers this weekend

Sat Sept 25 2021 - 06:00

Ulster running out of time after Nakarawa deal falls through

Province pull out of deal for 33-year-old; Irish squad named for Under-20 Six Nations

Fri Jun 11 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

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

Head to head: Caelan Doris v Marcell Coetzee

The Leinster and Ulster backrow forwards are set to clash this weekend at the RDS

Fri Jan 08 2021 - 06:00

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

Cheslin Kolbe and Toulouse repeat the dose as Ulster miss opportunity

South African winger makes it four tries in two games after Belfast double

Fri Dec 11 2020 - 22:16

Wide approach could suit Ulster as Toulouse bring heavy gang to Belfast

John Cooney’s battle with visiting scrumhalf Antoine Dupont could be key

Fri Dec 11 2020 - 06:00

Ulster maintain unbeaten start to go top of Conference A

John Andrew scores a hat-trick to guarantee bonus point win against Edinburgh

Mon Nov 30 2020 - 22:28

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

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

Iain Henderson sees red as Ulster make it two from two

Ulster’s scrum and line-outs were superior to Ospreys and they could’ve won by more

Sat Oct 10 2020 - 20:26

Ulster take bonus point after opening night cracker against Benetton

Italian side came back from 14 points down to take the lead just after half-time

Fri Oct 02 2020 - 22:26

Ulster look to show a little flair as Benetton arrive for opener

Stewart Moore’s inclusion at centre gives side a second playmaker in Pro14 opener

Fri Oct 02 2020 - 06:00

Ulster’s European dream clinically crushed by Toulouse

Cheslin Kolbe dazzles as Dan McFarland’s injury-ravaged side are put to the sword

Sun Sept 20 2020 - 15:39

Rugby Stats: Ulster hoping Stade Ernest Wallon can be home away from home again

Province’s away quarter-final form is poor but 2015 pool win offers some hope

Thu Sept 17 2020 - 06:00

Iain Henderson v James Ryan proves an unfair contest

Leinster possess at least three dominant big men in Ryan, Scott Fardy, and Caelan Doris

Sun Sept 13 2020 - 13:43

Subdued celebrations for Leinster as Saracens move into focus

Leo Cullen’s side parade a third-straight title in front of an empty house at the Aviva

Sat Sept 12 2020 - 22:45

Leinster complete unbeaten Pro14 season with final win over Ulster

Champions score 27 unanswered points as they defend the title with aplomb in Dublin

Sat Sept 12 2020 - 21:55

Ulster know they have game to spoil Leinster’s party

Leo Cullen’s side hold all the cards but opponents have put it up to them before

Sat Sept 12 2020 - 01:00

Ian Madigan kicks never-say-die Ulster into the Pro14 final

Edinburgh switched off in the last 20 minutes and Irish outhalf punishes them from the tee

Sat Sept 05 2020 - 21:51

Dan McFarland needs to shake off Ulster’s cobwebs

Ulster still building for the future but province have plenty still to play for in the short-term

Sat Sept 05 2020 - 06:00

Ulster make three changes for Pro14 semi-final

Jacob Stockdale, Stuart McCloskey and Jordi Murphy are all fit to start against Edinburgh

Fri Sept 04 2020 - 12:47

Leinster grind out victory against Ulster as squad sees game time

Aviva Stadium victory was Leinster’s 23rd consecutive win going back to last season

Sat Aug 29 2020 - 22:36

Ian Madigan in line for Ulster debut as Aki reaches milestone

New Ulster signing to start among the replacements along with Alby Mathewson

Fri Aug 21 2020 - 14:05

A lot on Hanrahan’s shoulders as Van Graan aims for a power game

With Carbery still out, Munster coach needs to field all his big weapons against Leinster

Thu Aug 20 2020 - 06:00

Ulster equal 21-game unbeaten home record with Cheetahs win

Ruan Pienaar was back for his first competitive game in Belfast since leaving in 2018

Sat Feb 22 2020 - 22:43