Stuart Lancaster highlights Connacht’s ‘defensive errors’ after Ulster take honours in Galway
Zac Ward’s two tries before half-time changed the momentum of a game that Connacht were dominating
Ulster Rugby
Ulster smell blood after Connacht were burned by Dragons
Richie Murphy’s men also lost last time out, but there was much to admire in their performance against Leinster
Gordon D’Arcy: Picking provincial teams should be based on merit rather than reputation
Getting dropped by Michael Cheika in 2009 proved to be a powerful motivational tool for me
Richie Murphy confident Ulster can bounce back for festive trip to Connacht
Leinster came from behind to beat Ulster in their URC return at the Aviva on Friday
Connacht aiming to repay fans’ faith after ‘letting them down’ against Dragons
Head coach Stuart Lancaster says home clash with Ulster a chance to ‘right the wrongs’ of sobering loss
Connacht’s nightmare before Christmas leaves them needing a quick recovery
Defeat to Dragons a sobering experience, but the other provinces have reasons to be positive
Leinster’s bench makes the difference in entertaining win over Ulster
Ulster led for large parts of the game before Leinster’s strong finish
While Ireland switches off for Christmas, rugby players switch on
Leinster’s visit to Limerick next week will be a brilliant end to the rugby year
Leinster looking to make up lost ground as Ulster come a calling with big ambitions
Leo Cullen’s side are five points behind Ulster in the table after mixed start to URC title defence
‘They are beatable’: Ulster filled with belief but aware of the challenge Leinster pose
Richie Murphy’s side return to URC action away to Leinster at the Aviva Stadium on Friday
Munster still striving to reach levels of performance demanded, McMillan admits
Side could heave a sigh of relief after subduing Gloucester for a 31-3 win at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Saturday
Ulster cough up 14-point lead as Cardiff come back to snatch win at the death
Ulster’s discipline let them down as two late yellow cards proved costly at Cardiff Arms Park
Ulster make nine changes for Challenge Cup trip to Cardiff
Richie Murphy rotating his resources after 61-7 first round win over Racing
Ulster hit the after-burners to thrash Racing 92 in Challenge Cup
Zac Ward and Jacob Stockdale bagged two tries each in the massacre
Gerry Thornley’s Challenge Cup pool-by-pool guide
Montpellier the biggest challenge to Connacht this season in Pool 1
Ulster looking to make Challenge Cup statement against visitors Racing 92
Australia prop Angus Bell in line to make his debut against an understrength French side
Gordon D’Arcy: Reactionary thinking threatens to force rugby to be something it’s not
European competitions offer a chance for fresh faces to put their names in the hat for Six Nations selection
Seven-try Ulster thump Benetton in statement URC return
Two tries apiece for Robert Baloucone and Wener Kok in Belfast
Ulster’s fine run of form should be enough to see off Benetton
We don’t want to jinx Richie Murphy’s squad, but Ulster have been a treat to watch this season
Ulster determined to get back to winning ways against Benetton
Nick Timoney, Iain Henderson and Jacob Stockdale all available for selection
‘I know it’s colder than Australia’: Wallaby Angus Bell ready for Ulster stint
Australian forward to play overseas on sabbatical and go to Ulster on short-term agreement
Matt Williams: Entitled fans must stop whinging about Ireland’s defeat to New Zealand
Price of Irish dominance in Lions team over summer meant November would always be tough
Rory Best appointed as Ulster Rugby general manager
Former captain made 219 appearances over a 15-year spell at Ulster
Lions end Ulster’s unbeaten URC run with victory in Johannesburg
Robert Baloucoune scores a hat-trick of tries to help Ulster come away with a bonus point
Ulster out to secure South African clean sweep against the Lions
Richie Murphy’s side go to Johannesburg after defeating the Sharks in Durban last time out
Upbeat Ulster have wind at their backs heading into Lions den
Northern province fifth in the URC with a game in hand as they look to end South African trip on a high
Ulster extend unbeaten start to the season as they sink Sharks in Durban
Third bonus-point win for Richie Murphy’s side as they open South African tour in style
Ulster will need to play it fast and loose against a sharpened Sharks line-up
John Plumtree’s side welcomes back five more Springboks for Saturday’s game
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