Ulster hit by late Bulls blitz as they suffer back-to-back defeats in South Africa
Kieran Treadwell’s yellow card in the 65th minute proves crucial in Pretoria
Kieran Treadwell’s yellow card in the 65th minute proves crucial in Pretoria
Johann van Graan’s side trailed 29-3 before three tries got them back in the contest
The fit-again Springbok centre Damian de Allende is named in the replacements
‘If we can be more clinical at crucial times I know we’ll be tough to beat whoever we face’
Leinster and Munster both open with games against the newcomers this weekend
Province pull out of deal for 33-year-old; Irish squad named for Under-20 Six Nations
Champions return to the Pro14 final as referee Frank Murphy dominates in Belfast
In 15-year trophy drought, no team has proven more of a bugbear than Leinster
Bonus-point statement win has halved Ulster’s 10-point lead atop Conference A
The Leinster and Ulster backrow forwards are set to clash this weekend at the RDS
Win over Connacht comes despite injuries and news of Coetzee’s return to South Africa
Ulster enjoy an excellent record against English Premiership sides
South African winger makes it four tries in two games after Belfast double
John Cooney’s battle with visiting scrumhalf Antoine Dupont could be key
John Andrew scores a hat-trick to guarantee bonus point win against Edinburgh
Ian Madigan is back at outhalf while Andrew Warwick makes his first start of the season
Backrow Marcell Coetzee used his power to touch down for four tries in Parma
Dan McFarland’s side go in at half-time with a bonus point already in the bag
Ulster’s scrum and line-outs were superior to Ospreys and they could’ve won by more
Italian side came back from 14 points down to take the lead just after half-time
Stewart Moore’s inclusion at centre gives side a second playmaker in Pro14 opener
Cheslin Kolbe dazzles as Dan McFarland’s injury-ravaged side are put to the sword
Province’s away quarter-final form is poor but 2015 pool win offers some hope
Leinster possess at least three dominant big men in Ryan, Scott Fardy, and Caelan Doris
Leo Cullen’s side parade a third-straight title in front of an empty house at the Aviva
Champions score 27 unanswered points as they defend the title with aplomb in Dublin
Leo Cullen’s side hold all the cards but opponents have put it up to them before
Edinburgh switched off in the last 20 minutes and Irish outhalf punishes them from the tee
Ulster still building for the future but province have plenty still to play for in the short-term
Jacob Stockdale, Stuart McCloskey and Jordi Murphy are all fit to start against Edinburgh
Aviva Stadium victory was Leinster’s 23rd consecutive win going back to last season
New Ulster signing to start among the replacements along with Alby Mathewson
With Carbery still out, Munster coach needs to field all his big weapons against Leinster
Ruan Pienaar was back for his first competitive game in Belfast since leaving in 2018
Dan McFarland makes one change to side as Tom O’Toole replaces injured Marty Moore
The secondrow tackled more than any player in Champions Cup against Toulouse
Ulster need win against Bath next weekend to make sure of quarter-finals
Director and former fullback defends Leinster influx but is keen to develop talent
Clermont in atmospheric Stade Marcel Michelin a tough assignment for any side
Backrow duo return for Saturday’s Champions Cup clash at the Stade Marcel-Michelin
Trio will be available for group-defining Champions Cup visit to Clermont Auvergne
Leinster and Ulster aim to secure home advantage in Champions Cup quarter-finals
McFarland’s side looking to complete a notable double over Harlequins in Pool 3
Harlequins led by nine points after back-to-back tries from Elia Elia at Ravenhill
John Cooney’s wonderful piece of opportunism proves highlight of the night
The French side ooze quality but Ulster have had their measure before in Belfast
Dan McFarland’s side are looking to make it two wins from two after their Bath victory
Presence of out-half Billy Burns gives McFarland’s side a much greater attacking edge
Gavin Cummiskey looks at the contenders ahead of the first round of Champions Cup games
Captain Iain Henderson to lead a strong side including Billy Burns and Marcell Coetzee
Ulster’s pack of Leinster exiles fail to cope after van Graan’s men turn up the heat
Two second-half yellow cards for the Italian side prove crucial on a dreadful night in Belfast
Leading 17-0 at half-time, Ulster only managed two second-half penalties
Return of Irish international one of five changes to team for visit of Cardiff Blues
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Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
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