The Irish Times

Ulster continue their dominance over Edinburgh despite late comeback

Edinburgh lose unbeaten record at the Dam Stadium

Sat Apr 30 2022 - 22:17

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

Warwick and Ulster braced for task of countering enormous Toulouse pack

But stats show McFarland’s side possess the backs to thwart the champions again

Fri Apr 15 2022 - 06:00

‘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

‘It’s fun hitting people and getting hit’: Conor Oliver gets stuck into Connacht story

Flanker back on track after frustrating spell at Munster and enjoying his best season yet

Sat Mar 26 2022 - 06:00

Luke Marshall in Ulster squad for South Africa after over year out

McFarland picks Ireland internationals for tour while Jenkins returns for Munster

Tue Mar 22 2022 - 17:15

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

Nick Timoney returns from Ireland camp to captain Ulster

Dragons are struggling at the bottom just above Zebre with one win in eight matches

Sat Feb 19 2022 - 06:00

Dave Heffernan replaces injured Rob Herring in Ireland squad for France game

Connacht hooker called up but Keith Earls continues to rehab a hamstring injury

Mon Feb 07 2022 - 14:07

Six Nations: Andy Farrell finding treasure in pool of uncapped Irish talent

Irish coach’s promise to bring emerging players into the squad yielding rewards

Mon Feb 07 2022 - 06:00

Ulster maintain 100 per cent European start with Northampton win

Mikey Lowry player of the match as province books spot in Champions Cup knockouts

Sun Jan 16 2022 - 17:34

Smarting Munster looking to extend Thomond Park run as Ulster come calling

Johann van Graan’s side will need a vastly improved performance after Connacht defeat

Sat Jan 08 2022 - 06:00

All eyes on the Sportsground as Connacht look to dent Munster’s strong record

Alex Kendellen to make first Munster start in exciting young backrow

Sat Jan 01 2022 - 06:00

Gordon D’Arcy: Pecking order at outhalf is of national interest given Carbery's injury woes

Interpros vital in assessing Farrell’s options for Ireland squad

Wed Dec 29 2021 - 06:00

Ulster secure bonus-point win despite never shaking Saints off their tails

Stuart McCloskey and Iain Henderson both forced off with injury for home side

Fri Dec 17 2021 - 22:30

Dan McFarland challenges Ulster to back up another famous win

Consistency key ahead of Northampton visit if Ulster want to fix up and down form book

Mon Dec 13 2021 - 06:00

Ulster looking to capitalise on Clermont’s disrupted build-up to strike in France

French side are missing some regulars due to a coronavirus outbreak at the club

Sat Dec 11 2021 - 06:00

Ospreys’ pack bring Ulster crashing back to earth in Swansea

Visitors dominated possession and territory but battle was lost up front

Sat Dec 04 2021 - 17:26

Patient Timoney now making the most of his considerable ability

Ulster and Ireland backrow has worked hard on his game over the years and is now reaping the rewards

Sat Dec 04 2021 - 10:00

Dan McFarland thrilled as Ulster pass Leinster with honours

First victory over Leinster in Dublin since 2013 proves a timely boost ahead of hectic schedule

Mon Nov 29 2021 - 05:00

Gerry Thornley: Successful Autumn Series augurs well for Ireland

Farrell delighted by way squad coped with disruptions to rout Argentina

Mon Nov 22 2021 - 06:00

Billy Dardis keen to make Olympic experience even better in Paris

‘Instead of qualifying, we want to push on and win a medal. That’s the goal from here’

Fri Oct 22 2021 - 06:00

Andy Farrell’s autumn Ireland squad falls along anticipated lines

Leinster duo Dan Sheehan and Ciarán Frawley the news names in squad of 38

Thu Oct 21 2021 - 06:00

Andy Farrell has plenty to ponder in naming Ireland’s autumn squad

Between injury issues and lack of game time for key players the head coach has a tough task

Wed Oct 20 2021 - 06:00

Ulster’s fourth bonus point win puts them top of URC table again

Will Addison worryingly stretchered off in win over Lions ahead of November Tests

Fri Oct 15 2021 - 22:08

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

Ulster secure bonus-point win but fall over the line in the end

Dan McFarland’s side get off to winning start in the United Rugby Championship

Fri Sept 24 2021 - 22:03

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

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

Four-try Rónan Kelleher leads Ireland to convincing win over USA

Jet-heeled Robert Baloucoune back to his best as he scores Ireland’s first of 10 tries

Mon Jul 12 2021 - 06:00

Rónan Kelleher to the four as try-happy Ireland finish season with a smile

Andy Farrell’s side cut loose after Riekert Hattingh’s red card at the Aviva Stadium

Sat Jul 10 2021 - 21:56

Ireland 71 USA 10: How the Irish players rated

John O’Sullivan hands out the marks on the final day of a long season for Ireland

Sat Jul 10 2021 - 21:34

Farrell welcomes opportunity for new faces as Ireland embrace US challenge

Test debut beckons for Ulster quartet Baloucoune, Hume, O’Toole and Timoney

Sat Jul 10 2021 - 06:00

Farrell elevates uncapped eight to Ireland squad for USA Eagles tie

Sanguine head coach explains ‘I’ve got to do what’s right for the team and for the player’

Fri Jul 09 2021 - 06:00