The Irish Times

Provincial fringe players lacking competitive rugby outlet

Celtic Cup has made some difference but meaningful fixtures are still limited for many

Thu Sept 13 2018 - 06:15

Ulster’s resolve to stiffen but Leinster should pip them

Leinster’s backrow injury list ensures an opportunity for promising Josh Murphy

Sat Jan 06 2018 - 01:00

Pressure is on Ulster to stage a New Year’s Day turnaround

Les Kiss feeling the heat for Munster clash after Thursday’s 44-16 defeat to Connacht

Fri Dec 29 2017 - 07:30

Ulster face injury crisis for Treviso clash

Province’s frontrow hit the worst with props McCall, Ah You and Herbst all sidelined

Wed Nov 22 2017 - 05:30

Rugby statistics: People have the power in deciding how Bundee Aki is judged

Few would quibble with impact Payne and Stander have made for adopted country

Thu Nov 09 2017 - 06:45

Leinster take significant step on long road to play-offs

Best disappointed as Ulster suffer their first home defeat in the Pro14 for a year

Mon Oct 30 2017 - 06:00

Leinster dish out a dose of the blues to Ulster

Home side well beaten at the Kingspan Stadium by Leo Cullen’s impressive side

Sat Oct 28 2017 - 21:12

Landmark 200th game for Rory Best as Ulster eye overdue win

Leinster without Sexton and Henshaw at a sold-out Kingspan Stadium in Belfast

Sat Oct 28 2017 - 06:30

Roger Wilson and Ruan Pienaar both start Kingspan farewells

Only four from the team that accounted for Glasgow last weekend start for Leinster

Fri May 05 2017 - 12:28

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

Weakened Ulster travel south more in hope than expectation

Leinster welcome back internationals for sold-out RDS clash with northern rivals

Fri Dec 30 2016 - 22:34

Understrength Ulster facing a massive challenge

Les Kiss’s side missing some big names as they take on Leinster at the RDS

Fri Dec 30 2016 - 01:00

Ulster braced for Clermont power surge but still unlikely to resist it

French league leaders will greet visitor’s pack with ruthless welcome party

Sat Dec 17 2016 - 12:01

Les Kiss says Paddy Jackson will be available for Ireland

Ulster coach confirms outhalf will be free to play a part in November Tests after next week

Wed Nov 02 2016 - 01:14

Gerry Thornley: Residency ruling suits richer countries

Luke Fitzgerald and Ronan O’Gara not afraid to speak their minds on controversial rule

Tue Nov 01 2016 - 05:30

Ulster pip Exeter in Ravenhill thriller

Late Paddy Jackson drop goal denies opposite number Gareth Steenson the glory

Sat Oct 22 2016 - 22:14

Pat Lam on Connacht putting it up to Toulouse and Europe’s hardest scrum

Under Lam, Connacht have thrived on less, decisively displayed last week

Sat Oct 22 2016 - 10:00

Les Kiss wants ‘angry’ Ulster to get physical against Exeter

“We have to be physical to win this game. We’ve got to stand up and do the job”

Sat Oct 22 2016 - 01:40

Ulster will need Paddy Jackson in top form in Bordeaux

Ian Madigan knows he is in shop window for Ireland place as Champions Cup kicks off

Sat Oct 15 2016 - 22:00

Connacht without more frontliners for visit of Ulster

Hooker Tom McCartney, prop Denis Buckley and Ireland winger Matt Healy all sidelined

Mon Oct 03 2016 - 16:13

Ulster should maintain perfect start to season against Ospreys as Best returns

Pro12 Preview: Ulster Rugby v Ospreys rugby, Kingspan Stadium – 6.30pm, Sky Sports

Fri Sept 30 2016 - 19:55

Ulster go top of pile despite a far from fluid showing

Iain Henderson’s last-minute try denies Scarlets a bonus point

Fri Sept 16 2016 - 21:40

Ulster look to continue their positive start this weekend

Scarlets coach: ‘We had to play our best game out there last year to get the win’

Fri Sept 16 2016 - 10:43

Ulster backline expected to shine as Pro12 kicks off

Les Kiss expects Ruan Pienaar and others to front up against Newport Gwent Dragons

Fri Sept 02 2016 - 01:00

Champions Cup lowdown: Irish pools broken down, players to watch and betting guide

Leinster and Ulster both face two French sides in pool stages

Wed Jun 29 2016 - 16:55

Gerry Thornley: What does future hold for all-conquering Connacht?

Pro12 win may not be repeated but province already setting high targets for next season

Tue May 31 2016 - 12:17

Gerry Thornley: Poetry in motion as Lam’s men save best lines for last

Connacht prove themselves best team among Celtic nations and not just the best to watch

Mon May 30 2016 - 01:01

Connacht report clean bill of health for Pro12 final

‘That’s the shortest, best squad update of the year,’ said Connacht boss Pat Lam

Tue May 24 2016 - 15:11

Connacht reach the promised land

Pat Lam’s side will contest Pro12 final with Leinster after hard-fought win over Glasgow

Sat May 21 2016 - 21:09

How Mils Muliaina’s Ireland adventure turned into a nightmare

All Black still coming to terms with being arrested and accused of sexual assault

Sat May 07 2016 - 14:00

Connacht wary of Treviso side looking for Champions Cup place

Coach Pat Lam knows Italian side are desperate for points to overtake Zebre

Fri Apr 29 2016 - 01:00

Liam Toland: Buckley showing the benefits of brain over brawn

Connacht prop is thriving in the scrum and open play under Pat Lam

Fri Apr 01 2016 - 06:00

Finlay Bealham in line for Ireland debut after Cian Healy ruled out

The Leinster prop has been left out for Italy game after picking up a mild hamstring strain

Fri Mar 11 2016 - 14:02

Pat Lam makes four changes for Ospreys visit

Kieran Marmion and Finlay Bealham on Connacht bench after being released by Ireland

Fri Feb 26 2016 - 13:04