The Irish Times

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

The Offload: Wicklow RFC given development resources

Erasmus’ request for public hearing denied; players’ time-wasting reaching new heights

Mon Oct 11 2021 - 10:00

Mixed emotions as Geordan Murphy takes helm at Leicester

Former Leicester player is one of many Irish men coaching around the world

Wed Sept 05 2018 - 07:30

Gerry Thornley: No such thing as a quiet week in Irish rugby

Dan McFarland looks a good fit for Ulster but the rebuilding job is a daunting proposition

Tue May 08 2018 - 07:00

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

Jacob Stockdale living the dream playing alongside his boyhood heroes

In-form 21-year-old makes his home debut for Ireland against the Springboks

Sat Nov 11 2017 - 09:00

Ruan Pienaar says goodbye to Ulster in style

Les Kiss’s side hit the right notes in an emotional Pro12 victory over Leinster

Mon May 08 2017 - 01:00

Ulster hopeful Pienaar will make farewell game against Leinster

Final game likely to be anti-climactic as small miracle required to make play-offs

Thu May 04 2017 - 01:00

Ambitious Jono Gibbes can help Ulster rugby take next step

Future of Neil Doak unclear as former All Black signs up to be head coach

Tue Feb 14 2017 - 01:00

Ulster face being without Ruan Pienaar sooner than expected

Les Kiss has a shortage of players available at scrumhalf, outhalf and in the frontrow

Wed Jan 04 2017 - 18:44

Luke Marshall poised to make Ulster return

Set to bolster Les Kiss’s midfield options for Saturday’s Pro 12 clash with Treviso

Wed Sept 07 2016 - 01:00

Darren Cave and Nick Williams fit for pivotal Oyonnax clash

Province without Henry, Ludik and Herbst as they chase place in knockout stage

Wed Jan 20 2016 - 01:00

Ulster’s Jared Payne set to return from injury in next few weeks

Iain Henderson is set to miss the rest of the season, returning for South Africa tests

Wed Jan 06 2016 - 15:16

Neil Doak: Ulster must shuffle deck ahead of Oyonnax

Ruan Pienaar and Paddy Jackson not expected to start after heavy December schedule

Wed Jan 06 2016 - 01:27

Les Kiss busy taking Ulster to a higher plane

Province are already reaping the benefits of placing Australian atop of coaching

Thu Dec 31 2015 - 16:00

Gerry Thornley: European woes raise stakes for latest Munster-Leinster clash

In-form Ulster left to carry the torch in Europe as previous big guns struggle

Tue Dec 22 2015 - 16:04

Ulster hope to reach new highs in the Alps against Oyonnax

Ulster travel to the Alps to play French side Oyonnax in their first round European match

Thu Nov 12 2015 - 01:19

Kiss: Ulster need tweaks to improve show on the road

Province’s new director of rugby wants form at Ravenhill to traslate into away success

Wed Nov 04 2015 - 08:21

Ireland players return as Munster prepare for Ulster visit

Anthony Foley names Simon Zebo in team and Donnacha Ryan on bench

Fri Oct 30 2015 - 00:49

Simon Zebo starts Munster’s Pro 12 clash with Ulster

Darren Cave and Paddy Jackson start for Ulster as Neil Doak makes four changes

Thu Oct 29 2015 - 13:22

Ireland’s Tommy Bowe to miss Six Nations

Ulster winger facing six months out after injury sustained during Argentina defeat

Tue Oct 27 2015 - 13:30

Darren Cave and Paddy Jackson return for Ulster

World Cup duo named on bench for visit of Cardiff Blues

Fri Oct 23 2015 - 01:00

Jared Payne facing eight weeks out after surgery on foot

Centre likely to miss Ulster’s Champions Cup fixtures against Oyonnax and Saracens

Tue Oct 20 2015 - 20:54

Andrew Trimble set to become Ulster’s most-capped player

Paddy Wallace’s record to fall when province take on Treviso in Pro 12

Fri Oct 02 2015 - 01:00

Ulster coach Neil Doak concedes setpieces need work

Ulster’s scrum coughed up far too many penalties in their 28-6 bonus point thumping of the Ospreys

Thu Sept 10 2015 - 01:20

Twickenham the focus for Ireland’s specialist centre Darren Cave

Ulsterman admits pursuit of a place in Joe Schmidt’s World Cup squad consumed him

Thu Sept 03 2015 - 16:02

Andrew Trimble on course to play in Ospreys clash

Player set to make first competitive outing for Ulster since October’s season-ending injury

Thu Sept 03 2015 - 01:00

Tommy Bowe and Andrew Trimble touch down in Ulster defeat

Coach Neil Doak blames lack of execution for pre-season defeat at Goldenacre

Fri Aug 28 2015 - 21:57

Dominic Ryan to captain Leinster against Ulster

New head coach Leo Cullen picks an extended 33-man squad for Ulster friendly

Fri Aug 21 2015 - 09:40

Close call but Ulster can salvage season

Everything will need to click for Neil Doak’s side to reach final at Glasgow’s expense

Fri May 22 2015 - 09:00

Ulster make 11 changes for Glasgow rematch

Rob Herring was cleared of illegal stamping by a Pro12 disciplinary committee

Thu May 21 2015 - 13:25

Pass master Townsend homes in on Pro12 glory for Glasgow Warriors

Coach hopes energy from Scotstoun crowd can spur victory over Ulster

Wed May 20 2015 - 01:00

Exciting Guinness Pro12 campaign goes down to the wire

Munster and Ulster looking for home semi-final, Connacht a place in Champions Cup

Sat May 16 2015 - 01:47