The Irish Times

Wales embracing Wayne’s world and doing it the Pivac way

Kiwi coach has an attacking philosophy which could help re-route European rugby

Sat Feb 08 2020 - 06:00

Pool B: Canada last but not least in qualification for Japan

Victory over Hong Kong secured a RWC place with Namibia match looking finely poised

Fri Aug 02 2019 - 05:00

Ulster Rugby: litany of poor decisions have hurt the province

People will have their own view of at what point in history poor choices were made

Fri Apr 20 2018 - 14:03

Ulster head coach Jono Gibbes to step down at end of the season

Gibbes indicates he is returning to New Zealand rather than to any assignment in Australia

Fri Mar 02 2018 - 17:52

Ulster announce coaching shake-up as Les Kiss leaves province

Jono Gibbes to lead coaching team as former Ireland assistant coach steps down

Wed Jan 31 2018 - 17:54

Changes for Canada game not all tactical, says Joe Schmidt

Three uncapped players Billy Holland, Jack O’Donoghue and Garry Ringrose to start

Fri Nov 11 2016 - 01:00

DTH van der Merwe returns as Canada name side to face Ireland

Coach Mark Anscombe names fairly experienced line-up for Dublin game

Thu Nov 10 2016 - 19:37

Ireland draw line in sand after historic All Blacks win

Simon Easterby says focus switched to Canada after return home of victorious squad

Wed Nov 09 2016 - 07:44

Gerry Thornley: Leinster should be thanked for breaking monotony of Champions Cup

Money pouring into Anglo-French rugby bodes ill for aspirations of Celtic sides in future

Tue Jan 27 2015 - 12:55

Ulster paying the price for making a mess of its coaching situation

Alan Quinlan: Players perform best when there is stability rather than constant chopping

Wed Oct 29 2014 - 07:00

Doak confirmed by IRFU as Ulster head coach on full-time basis

Kiss to resume duty as Irish defence coach but return to province following World Cup

Wed Oct 08 2014 - 01:00

Marshall shrugs off concussion worries as he eyes starting place

Ulsterman brings plenty of muscle allied to guile and an extensive passing range

Wed Sept 17 2014 - 01:00

Ulster set to name Neil Doak as head coach

Former scrumhalf set to land lead role with province on full-time basis

Sat Sept 13 2014 - 01:00

Philip Browne: Ulster says ‘no problem’

Les Kiss will depart soon for Ireland as Ulster seek a new coach for this season

Fri Sept 12 2014 - 14:23

New-look Ulster can expect a warm welcome in the valleys

Llanelli hoping to bring pre-season form into tomorrow’s Pro12 clash at Parc Y Scarlets

Fri Sept 05 2014 - 13:04

Gilroy relishing the new Les Kiss influence in Ulster

Following a place on the tour to Romania and a good pre-season, fit-again winger is looking forward to the season opener against Llanelli

Thu Sept 04 2014 - 01:00

Ulster name side to face Exeter

Les Kiss planning to mix and match against English side tomorrow night

Thu Aug 21 2014 - 18:33

Ulster’s Roger Wilson still hungry for success

Loss of key personnel not an excuse for province with appetite for glory

Wed Aug 20 2014 - 01:00

Allen Clarke to coach Ulster forwards for coming season

Former Ireland hooker will also continue role with academy

Mon Aug 18 2014 - 16:03

Les Kiss appointed interim coach as Ulster sack Mark Anscombe

Province say they are looking to recruit ‘a significant international quality figure’ for the full-time post

Tue Jul 01 2014 - 01:00

Mark Anscombe parts company with Ulster

Les Kiss to take over on interim basis as Anscombe leaves with immediate effect

Mon Jun 30 2014 - 16:26

Ulster and Munster handed tough pools in new European Champions Cup

Leinster to meet Castres for second year running; Connacht draw two French sides

Tue Jun 10 2014 - 13:01

Stuart Hogg excluded from Warriors squad for Pro12 final

Scottish fullback set to leave Glasgow with Ulster a likely destination

Wed May 28 2014 - 08:37

Super sub Ian Madigan helps Leinster squeeze past Ulster

Matt O’Connor’s side come through bruising clash to set up RDS final against Glasgow

Sat May 17 2014 - 22:08

Johann Muller seeks to lay Leinster bogey

Ulster’s departing Springbok believes discipline holds key to ending losing streak

Thu May 15 2014 - 01:00

Ulster take advantage of error-strewn Munster

Rob Penney’s side travel to Glasgow for tough semi-final clash

Sat May 10 2014 - 20:52

Pressure off Ulster as they go to Munster’s fortress

Both sides make widespread changes but Rob Penney's side still expected to run up big score

Sat May 10 2014 - 04:00

Leinster’s strong bench may just tip the balance against Ulster

Zebre’s win over the Ospreys means the northern province require just a point to nail down semi-final berth

Fri May 02 2014 - 01:00

Ospreys defeat good news for Ulster

Zebre pull off a shock to leave the Ospreys fifth in the table

Thu May 01 2014 - 19:22

Jared Payne to take centre stage for Ulster

Luke Fitzgerald could also feature for Leinster off the bench tomorrow night

Thu May 01 2014 - 13:21

Ulster’s Stephen Ferris ruled out of Glasgow game with ankle injury

Mark Anscombe makes three changes to side that beat Connacht ahead of Warriors clash

Thu Apr 17 2014 - 16:13

Munster confirm O’Mahony needs reconstructive surgery

Cork born prop Dave Ryan to join Ulster from Italian side Zebre on a two-year contract

Wed Apr 09 2014 - 13:13

Munster stand alone as Leinster and Ulster fall

Munster keep the Irish flag flying but Leinster are easily outgunned by Toulon to follow Ulster out of the Heineken Cup

Mon Apr 07 2014 - 01:24

Johann Muller and Ulster left frustrated by red card decision

‘ I think he penalised the injury instead of the actual action’

Mon Apr 07 2014 - 01:00