The Irish Times

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

‘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

Ulster face a closely fought contest against in-form Stormers

Dan McFarland makes six changes from side that beat Leinster for Cape Town clash

Sat Mar 26 2022 - 05:00

Ulster get injury boost after five return to training ahead of Lions clash

Jared Payne believes South African sides are growing into the competition

Mon Oct 11 2021 - 17:41

Ian Madigan breaks Edinburgh hearts with last-gasp kick for Ulster

The outhalf also broke the Scottish side’s hearts in Murrayfield back in August

Sat Jun 05 2021 - 21:55

Ulster run in seven tries against 14-man Zebre in Belfast

Marco Manfredi’s red card ended game as a contest with scrums going uncontested

Fri Mar 19 2021 - 22:48

Stockdale named at fullback for Ulster’s trip to Wales

Academy backrower David McCann is named at blindside flanker

Fri Mar 12 2021 - 12:58

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

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 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 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

Iain Henderson’s surprise return a ‘great boost’ for Ulster

Dan McFarland explains decision to start Alby Mathewson instead of John Cooney

Fri Sept 11 2020 - 14:33

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

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

Stockdale looking forward to pitting his wits against mentor Kearney

Leinster fullback part of a completely changed line-up for Aviva contest

Sat Aug 29 2020 - 06:00

Ulster need to be at their best to contain Clermont threat

The French side ooze quality but Ulster have had their measure before in Belfast

Fri Nov 22 2019 - 01:00

Ulster squeeze out brilliant win away to Bath in European opener

John Cooney and Rob Lyttle run in a try in each half in bruising encounter

Sat Nov 16 2019 - 15:45

Fully loaded Ulster aiming to make it three out of three at Bath

Captain Iain Henderson to lead a strong side including Billy Burns and Marcell Coetzee

Wed Nov 13 2019 - 06:00

Munster exhibit flaws and promise in European Cup tune-up win over Ulster

Ulster’s pack of Leinster exiles fail to cope after van Graan’s men turn up the heat

Mon Nov 11 2019 - 00:30

Munster’s outhalf resources dwindle as Hanrahan injured in win over Ulster

Andrew Conway’s moment of brilliance secures interpro victory at Thomond Park

Sat Nov 09 2019 - 19:27

Ulster labour to victory over Zebre and miss out on bonus point

Two second-half yellow cards for the Italian side prove crucial on a dreadful night in Belfast

Fri Nov 01 2019 - 22:06

Munster make four changes as Connacht target first win

New Ulster signing Bill Johnston makes his competitive debut against Toyota Cheetahs

Fri Oct 04 2019 - 13:04

Jack McGrath to start for Ulster in Pro14 opener versus Ospreys

Craig Gilroy will make his first competitive outing in over 11 months on the wing

Thu Sept 26 2019 - 12:46

Ulster are worthy winners over Connacht to reach semi-finals

Rory Best says goodbye to the Kingspan as a player, but his Ulster days aren’t over yet

Sat May 04 2019 - 20:10

Iain Henderson returns to captain Ulster in Edinburgh

Jacob Stockdale starts at fullback in Friday night’s crucial Pro14 fixture at Murrayfield

Thu Apr 11 2019 - 13:40

Ulster’s growing injury list mars victory over Southern Kings

Untimely setback for McFarland given the looming Champions Cup clash with Leinster

Mon Mar 25 2019 - 01:00

Ulster go second as they take down Kings

Marcell Coetzee scores on comeback in bonus point win

Sat Mar 23 2019 - 20:30

Marcell Coetzee returns as Ulster make five changes for Kings

Dan McFarland’s men are unbeaten in their last six matches in all competitions

Fri Mar 22 2019 - 13:05

Ulster secure a bonus point in the Rodney Parade mud

Jordi Murphy and John Cooney among the scorers as province see off the Dragons

Sun Mar 03 2019 - 17:20

Ulster sign South African prop Gareth Milasinovich

He’s Irish qualified through his grandfather, former Ulster player Norman McFarland

Tue Feb 26 2019 - 10:46

Ulster score eight tries in bonus point win over Zebre

Rob Herring scores three of them in big win over Italian club at Kingspan Stadium

Sat Feb 23 2019 - 21:57

Ulster v Zebre: Ulster go in search of bonus point

Peter Nelson and Dave Shanahan will start together as halfbacks for first time

Fri Feb 22 2019 - 20:31

Ulster name their team to take on Zebre on Saturday night

Darren Cave set to move to second in Ulster’s all-time appearance list with 222nd cap

Fri Feb 22 2019 - 12:29

Ulster rescue a draw with last play to deny Benetton

Italian side denied first win in Belfast since 2011 by penalty try

Fri Jan 25 2019 - 21:52