The Irish Times

Rugby Stats: Loss of summer tour will cut off vital opportunity for young Irish talent

Ireland tours during a Lions summer have unearthed many a star in the past

Thu Mar 11 2021 - 06:00

Roger Wilson tackling the problem of bad technique in Texas high school football

Former Ulster flanker has found a niche for his rugby knowledge in Dallas

Tue Jul 14 2020 - 06:00

Getting behind the rotten core of rugby with Dan Tuohy

Former Ulster player recently announced his retirement with some harsh words for the sport

Sat Feb 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 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

Rory Best on the bench as Ulster name XV for La Rochelle

Winger Andrew Trimble is set to pass out Roger Wilson as Ulster’s most capped player

Fri Oct 20 2017 - 13:11

Kiss: Ulster lacked accuracy and energy in defeat to Zebre

Province left stunned by fired-up opponents as their unbeaten run comes to an end

Mon Oct 02 2017 - 01:00

Ulster come unstuck at Zebre

Ulster’s winning start to the Pro14 season ends in Italy

Sat Sept 30 2017 - 17:29

Andrew Trimble to equal appearances record for Ulster

Unbeaten province have 10 international players returning for clash against Zebre

Sat Sept 30 2017 - 01:00

Ulster name 10 internationals in XV for Zebre trip

Captain Andrew Trimble will equal Roger Wilson’s record of 221 Ulster appearances

Fri Sept 29 2017 - 12:48

Ruan Pienaar says goodbye to Ulster with final victory

South African’s side beat Leinster at Ravenhill, denying them top spot in the Pro12

Sat May 06 2017 - 19:54

‘Rugby is all I’d been doing for more than 10 years’

Retirement from the professional game a difficult transition for even the biggest names

Sat May 06 2017 - 03:00

Confident Leinster aiming to finish on a high

Pride the spur for Ulster who will bid a fond farewell to Ruan Pienaar and Roger Wilson

Fri May 05 2017 - 21:10

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 name team for Zebre as Barbarians fixture confirmed

Ulster confirm they will host the Barbarians in a special fixture at Kingspan Stadium

Fri Mar 10 2017 - 14:22

Jared Payne makes a splash but no bonus point for Ulster

Treviso win is a fourth success in a row for Les Kiss’ team but bonus point was needed

Fri Mar 03 2017 - 22:17

Ulster claim bonus point despite defensive frailties

Clermonts two bonus points keeps the French side in control of the Pool Four

Sun Dec 11 2016 - 16:47

Les Kiss hails Ulster’s character after Clermont victory

Coach admits that two bonus points earned by French side leaves them in control of pool

Sat Dec 10 2016 - 17:08

Powerful Clermont a huge challenge for depleted Ulster

Les Kiss missing several big names for intriguing clash against the French giants

Sat Dec 10 2016 - 01:00

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

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

Charles Piutau named on Ulster team for Exeter Chiefs clash

Tommy Bowe among a vastly experienced replacements bench for Champions Cup

Fri Oct 21 2016 - 12:26

Connacht can take rare win over injury-hit Ulster

Despite poor record against northern province Pat Lam’s side are better equipped

Fri Oct 07 2016 - 20:12

Ireland captain Rory Best returns to Ulster starting XV

Tommy Bowe is on the bench and in line to make first appearance in almost five months

Fri Sept 30 2016 - 13:49

Ulster face toughest challenge yet in Glasgow

Les Kiss reinforces side with Payne and Henderson named in strong XV

Fri Sept 23 2016 - 01:11

Charles Piutau among three Ulster debutants for Pro12 opener

Rodney Ah You is unavailable having suffered delayed onset concussive symptoms

Thu Sept 01 2016 - 12:50

Ulster have no room for slip-ups against Zebre

Tommy Bowe returns to Les Kiss’s side in the absence of Andrew Trimble

Sat Apr 16 2016 - 07:00

Ulster and Connacht welcome back Ireland heavyweights

Rory Best, Andrew Trimble, Jared Payne and Robbie Henshaw all to start in Pro 12 clash

Thu Mar 31 2016 - 12:50

Ulster’s misfiring finally blows up in their face

Scarlets claim victory in Belfast as Les Kiss’s side slip back to fourth spot

Sun Feb 21 2016 - 17:32

Les Kiss’s Ulster seek bit of daylight over Scarlets

Stuart Olding starts at fullback as Guinness Pro12 leaders look to continue good form

Sat Feb 20 2016 - 01:00

Paddy Jackson to captain Ulster as Roger Wilson makes 200th appearance

Outhalf will lead out starting team for the first time in Rob Herring’s absence

Fri Feb 19 2016 - 12:26

Cian Healy pledges another three years to Ireland and Leinster

Prop confirms loyalty to province until at least after 2019 World Cup in Japan

Thu Feb 18 2016 - 01:00

Ulster battle to win over Glasgow to move to Pro 12 summit

Paddy Jackson’s introduction gives Les Kiss’s side second half impetus at Ravenhill

Fri Feb 12 2016 - 21:46

Outhalf Sam Windsor to make first start for Ulster

Former Worcester player one of four changes for game against Glasgow

Thu Feb 11 2016 - 15:08