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Peter Bills: New coach but it’s the same old story

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:06:49 GMT

Better whisper it around Ravenhill, especially if big Jeremy Davidson is anywhere within ear shot.

Peter Bills: Success for Ireland hinges on Oz clash

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:05:57 GMT

They’ve each appeared in three rugby World Cup finals. Their list of former stars light up the pages of some of the game’s greatest moments.

Horan bids for speedy return after heart op

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:57:51 GMT

Marcus Horan underwent minor heart surgery in a Dublin hospital yesterday but there are still hopes that he can resume his competitive rugby career after Christmas.

Aussies next to fall after Slam glory

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:02:36 GMT

Ireland should add the scalp of the Australians to their Six Nations Grand Slam crown, according to former Wallaby coach Eddie Jones.

Pollock picked to make Ravens return

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:59:28 GMT

As promised, the Ulster Ravens side to face Munster ‘A’ this afternoon at Musgrave Park is a mixture of senior squad members and Academy starlets.

A new start for Fitzgerald

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:55:31 GMT

Luke Fitzgerald is determined to use his “disappointing” Lions tour experience as motivation going into the November international series.

England have spirit to succeed: Johnson

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:10:24 GMT

Martin Johnson is confident England have developed the spirit and trust necessary to prevent another gruesome autumn from unfolding.

Horan major doubt after latest tests

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:41:32 GMT

Fears are growing surrounding the availability of Marcus Horan for the upcoming autumn internationals after the IRFU confirmed the Munster prop was undergoing “a series of tests and investigations”.

Johnson boosted by healthy Wilkinson

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:56 GMT

Martin Johnson finds himself in the rare position of being an England coach finalising his Test selection without having to fret over the fitness of Jonny Wilkinson.

Kidney aware Tom is ready to hold Court

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:19 GMT

With Ireland facing three autumn international matches against Southern Hemisphere opposition this month, Ulster’s Tom Court will have his fingers crossed that he features in coach Declan Kidney’s plans.

Munster 24 Ulster 10

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 02:32:56 GMT

There are times when it comes down to the difference between necessity and desirability.

Line-outs leave Ulster looking for answers

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 02:20:09 GMT

Ulster coach Brian McLaughlin is anxious to get to the bottom of what went wrong with his side’s line-out at Thomond Park.

Munster going in the right direction: O’Connell

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 02:19:12 GMT

Ahead of a defining weekend, Munster flanker Alan Quinlan spoke of the frustration in seeing his beloved team in red seemingly lurching from crisis to catastrophe and back again.

Karayiannis wins bonus point as students go third

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 02:18:32 GMT

Queen’s moved up to third in the Division Three table with a bonus point victory in the Ulster derby with Portadown at Chambers Park.

Ballynahinch walk into a Hallowe’en horror show

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 02:17:23 GMT

Oh dear. It was a less than memorable weekend of action as all five Ulster clubs finished up without so much as a win to their names.

Humphreys happy with progress

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:58:09 GMT

David Humphreys is not a man particularly given to making rash statements.

Barnes to miss Australia's European tour

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:33:00 GMT

Australian vice-captain Berrick Barnes has been ruled out of his country's upcoming tour of Europe.

Provinces to name teams for Magners games

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:55:00 GMT

Munster, Ulster and Leinster are due to name their teams today for this weekend's Magners League clashes.

Beware a wounded Munster, warns Ulster coach McLaughlin

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:13:36 GMT

With Ulster heading for Limerick at lunchtime today, coach Brian McLaughlin has been boosted by the news that back row forward David Pollock should be ready to resume in little over a week.

Ulster teams up for historic rugby game at Aviva stadium launch

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:11:35 GMT

Ireland's four provinces will be reduced to just two next year in a special rugby game to open the new national Aviva stadium, it was revealed today.

Local players are our real stars: Schifcofske

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:56 GMT

Bryn Cunningham is almost ready to return to action following the injury he picked up eight weeks ago in the ill-fated Magners League curtain-raiser against Newport Gwent Dragons.

Ferris has good reason to have a smile on his face

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:30 GMT

With Leinster scalped less then a week ago and Munster next on the cards, Ulster are out to upset the status quo.

Historic game to open new Lansdowne

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:19:38 GMT

Lansdowne Road will go back to the future on August 7 next year when the redeveloped stadium hosts its first match between a Leinster/Ulster team and a Munster/Connacht selection in an exhibition contest.

Provincial teams to play first game in Aviva Stadium

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:31:00 GMT

The first game to be played at the new Aviva Stadium will be an historic rugby match between two composite Irish provincial teams.

All Blacks make three changes for Tokyo tie

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:59:00 GMT

New Zealand coach Graham Henry has named a strong starting line-up for the All Blacks' historic Bledisloe Cup clash with Australia in Tokyo this Saturday.