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Jacob Stockdale lauds improved Ireland performance in win over Wales in Dublin
Ireland and Ulster winger Jacob Stockdale felt the Irish did really well in securing a bonus point 24-14 win over Wales in Dublin's Aviva Stadium on Saturday. → Read More
OPINION: European drama sees curtain fall on a rollercoaster week
Wow! That was a weekend and a half...and a bit more. → Read More
OPINION: Ulster head coach Dan McFarland remaining grounded despite growing European expectations
The glass appears to be always half full when it comes to Ulster these days. → Read More
RUGBY: Losing bonus point for Ulster at Munster's fortress Thomond Park
MUNSTER 22 ULSTER 16 Andrew Conway provided a match-winning try of real class as Munster battled past Ulster in a 22-16 Guinness PRO14 derby win at Thomond Park. Conway, one of eight returning Rugby World Cup players for the hosts, accelerated clear from just inside halfway to raid in under the posts and split the provincial rivals in the 64th minute. Tries from CJ Stander and man-of-the-match… → Read More
OPINION: Sensational Springboks deserved to be crowned world champions
It was a fitting finale after 44 days of the ninth edition of Rugby World Cup, with the sensational South Africans turning in a classy display to secure the Webb Ellis Trophy for a third time in a deserved victory over England. → Read More
OPINION: Humbling defeat for Ulster at hands of Pienaar-led Cheetahs
It may have been two and a half (and a bit) years since Ruan Pienaar last wore the Ulster jersey, but seeing him run out against the Province on Saturday night in the colours of the Toyota Cheetahs in Bloemfontein was in many ways unusual. → Read More
OPINION: Job done against Russia, but Ireland still well short of 2018 performance levels
It was always going to be a no win situation for Ireland on Thursday when they faced Russia and sought to banish the demons of last Saturday’s shock World Cup Pool loss to Japan. → Read More
OPINION: Ireland fulfill promise to deliver when it really matters in Scottish demolition job
Any pre-World Cup nerves Ireland had as they headed into their crunch group opener against Scotland were quickly settled as they produced an impressive, confident and ruthless display to win 27-3 on Sunday. → Read More
World Cup latest from Japan: Ireland in control against Scotland at half time
60 minutes played: Ireland 24 Scotland 3 Ireland coach Joe Schmidt was forced to rethink his plans for facing Scotland in their World Cup opener as key men Rob Kearney, Keith Earls and Robbie Henshaw all missed out through injury. The Kiwi was able to turn to experienced campaigner Garry Ringrose to cover Henshaw's spot in the centres but full-back Kearney and wing Earls' absences meant World… → Read More
OPINION: Richard Mulligan views Rugby World Cup as an ‘open book’
The waiting is finally over, the Rugby World Cup 2019 gets underway in five days’ time. → Read More
One more big success would give Joe Schmidt and Rory Best the perfect Ireland send-off
An industrious 19-10 victory over Wales in a packed Aviva Stadium on Saturday afternoon was just what the doctor ordered as Ireland look ahead to the Rugby World Cup in Japan. → Read More
David Healy: Extended two year deal at Linfield
Linfield have announced manager David Healy has penned a new two year deal at the club. → Read More
EURO 2020: Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill hails super subs after rescuing win over Estonia
Michael O'Neill hailed his super subs after two late goals saw Northern Ireland snatch a 2-1 win over Estonia in Tallinn to keep their Euro 2020 qualifying hopes on track. → Read More
COMMENT: High tackle laws must be enforced at mini rugby level
New laws around the high tackle this season have been debated vigorously, but it is important to remember the reason for the change is player safety. → Read More
Jacob Stockdale: Ulster fans are incredible!
Ireland and Ulster winger Jacob Stockdale said he was humbled by the way supporters rallied behind him in the wake of his try fumble during the European Champions Cup quarter-final loss to Leinster. → Read More
Comment: Fantastic Ballinamallard United; Ulster Rugby’s ups, downs and coming and goings
Ballinamallard United’s achievement in reaching the final of the Tennent’s Irish Cup final is simply fantastic. → Read More
Glasgow v Ulster: Glasgow power to comfortable home win over Ulster
Ulster will wait and see how Saturday’s results involving their Conference B rivals pan out as their bid to reach the Guinness PRO14 play-offs continues. → Read More
Old Firm Fallout sees Rangers duo Steven Gerrard and Ryan Kent handed bans; Celtic’s Scott Brown faces SFA charge
Rangers manager Steven Gerrard and winger Ryan Kent will both serve suspensions against Motherwell on Sunday after their derby defeat by Celtic sparked a string of Scottish Football Association disciplinary charges. → Read More
Steven Davis: Northern Ireland star impresses Rangers boss Steven Gerrard in win over Hearts
Steven Gerrard hailed Northern Ireland international Steven Davis on Wednesday night after a man of the match display in the 3-0 Premiership win over Hearts at Ibrox. → Read More
Comment: Ulster must not dwell on the ifs and buts after agonising loss to Leinster
There is no doubt about it, Ulster let Leinster off the hook on Saturday in a packed Aviva Stadium. → Read More