The Irish Times

Ulster equal 21-game unbeaten home record with Cheetahs win

Ruan Pienaar was back for his first competitive game in Belfast since leaving in 2018

Sat Feb 22 2020 - 22:43

Munster get the better of Ulster in sloppy derby date

Rassie Erasmus’s side set for home semi-final after Thomond Park victory

Thu Apr 20 2017 - 16:42

Ruan Pienaar to miss Champions Cup games after knee surgery

Ulster scrumhalf injured knee in Leinster loss and facing at least a month on sidelines

Thu Jan 05 2017 - 18:13

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

Ruan Pienaar’s injury concerns ease

Scans show no major damage on knee injury

Mon Oct 17 2016 - 19:20

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

Ulster are right to be angry about Ruan Pienaar’s departure

The IRFU must realise that foreign players are good for provinces and for Irish rugby

Fri Sept 02 2016 - 17:45

The IRFU explain why they’ve forced Ruan Pienaar's exit

The Ulster back - who has 88 caps for South Africa - will depart at the end of the season

Wed Aug 31 2016 - 13:32

IRFU’s succession policy forces Ruan Pienaar to leave Ulster

‘I wanted to stay and I know that Ulster Rugby did everything it could to keep me’

Wed Aug 31 2016 - 09:18

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

Ruan Pienaar returns to Ulster line-up for Dragons clash

Paddy Jackson and Nick Williams are also included in Les Kiss’s matchday 23

Thu Feb 04 2016 - 13:50

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

Irish provinces still have much to prove in Europe

Munster and Leinster may be in dead rubber territory but they need to cast doubts aside

Sat Jan 16 2016 - 01:00

Jared Payne returns for Ulster against Saracens

Ruan Pienaar and Paddy Jackson occupy the half back positions for Saturday’s game

Fri Jan 15 2016 - 12:35

Jared Payne in line to return for Ulster against Saracens

Ireland centre set to play first game since injury sustained against Romania in World Cup

Thu Jan 14 2016 - 09:45

Foley gets feisty after woeful weekend for Munster

Ulster comeback the only consolation after earliest cup exits for Leinster and Munster

Mon Jan 11 2016 - 01:52

Ulster complete stunning comeback win against Oyonnax

European hopes still alive as second-half replacements turn game around

Sun Jan 10 2016 - 17:29

Craig Gilroy returns as Ulster rest their halfbacks

Irish province start Ian Humphreys and Paul Marshall for rescheduled trip to Oyonnax

Fri Jan 08 2016 - 13:06

Rory Best returns to lead wounded Ulster against Toulouse

Les Kiss picks Alan O’Connor at lock in the absence of Henderson and Tuohy

Thu Dec 10 2015 - 12:27

Injury toll a concern as Ulster’s fate hangs in the balance

Defeat by Toulouse in Champions Cup would all but see province out of knock-out stages

Wed Dec 09 2015 - 01:00

Leinster and Ulster ring the changes for inter-provincial clash

Leo Cullen starts Ian Madigan in midfield with Isa Nacewa and Fergus McFadden rested

Thu Nov 26 2015 - 12:39

Ulster travel to Dragons seeking to improve lacklustre away record

New head coach makes four changes and three positional switches for Rodney Parade game

Fri Nov 06 2015 - 20:50

Conor Murray and Keith Earls return to Munster XV

Rory Best and Ruan Pienaar return to the Ulster squad to face Newport Gwent Dragons

Fri Nov 06 2015 - 12:21

Ruan Pienaar ready for clash that always stirs imagination

South Africa scrumhalf says luck deserted Northern Hemisphere sides at tournament

Thu Oct 22 2015 - 01:06

No Victor Matfield but JP Pietersen returns to face Wales

Bryan Habana looks to surpass Jonah Lomu’s RWC try tally for South Africa

Wed Oct 14 2015 - 11:51

Samoa in the firing line as Springboks plan powerful response

South Africa to rely on traditional game to banish memories of defeat to Japan

Sat Sept 26 2015 - 01:00

Heyneke Meyer says he has full backing of South Africa squad

Springboks coach criticised by country’s biggest trade union for ‘racist choices’

Wed Aug 12 2015 - 12:25

Ruan Pienaar purges pain of Glasgow loss by joining happy Barbarians

Ulster scrumhalf says Pro12 defeat hurt more than any other during his time at province

Wed May 27 2015 - 01:00

Home final the big prize for focused Ulster as they return to Glasgow

Rory Best expecting a massive effort from the visitors to Scotstoun Stadium

Thu May 21 2015 - 01:00

Ulster keep their powder dry with eye on semi-finals

Neil Doak rests some key players ahead of play-off push

Sat May 16 2015 - 01:00

Neil Doak makes 12 changes for Ulster clash at Glasgow

Sam Arnold makes first start with Iain Henderson among start-studded bench

Fri May 15 2015 - 13:19

Confidence flowing for Jackson on back of rich vein of form

Ulster outhalf currently appears to be best international back-up to Jonny Sexton

Tue May 12 2015 - 01:00

Ulster grab draw but Munster leave Ravenhill the happier

Anthony Foley’s men let lead slip as 14-man hosts hold onto unbeaten home record

Sat May 09 2015 - 17:23

Ulster v Munster preview: Ravenhill roar can inspire home side to victory

Home semi-final the likely reward for winners of pivotal Pro12 clash

Sat May 09 2015 - 06:54