Leinster v Ulster: Rob Baloucoune is back in action and raring to go far
After a season disrupted by injury, the Ulster wing hopes to make his mark in Saturday’s Champions Cup clash and serve a reminder of his Ireland credentials
Robert Baloucoune
Antoine Dupont has the final say as champions Toulouse pip Ulster
French aristocrats show their mettle to secure one-point aggregate win
Ulster must stay on the front foot when Toulouse come to town
The defending champions have shown before in Belfast how dangerous they can be
Warwick and Ulster braced for task of countering enormous Toulouse pack
But stats show McFarland’s side possess the backs to thwart the champions again
Gordon D’Arcy: Ulster must improve again to claim a massive European scalp
Full-strength Toulouse will travel to Belfast in expectation, not simply hope
Owen Doyle: Unacceptable face of rugby was on full show over the weekend
Gibson-Park should’ve seen red as too many brutal collisions went far beyond legal limits
‘We’re playing bloody Toulouse in Toulouse’ - McFarland not focused on bigger haul
Ulster’s lead heading into the second leg could have been more if not for Ntamack
Ulster get the most out of frustrating interpro against Leinster
Losing bonus point keeps Leinster on top of the table after Belfast defeat
Ulster aim to complete the double on Leinster in top-of-the-table clash
Win could potentially see McFarland’s side leapfrog Leinster into pole position
Dave Heffernan replaces injured Rob Herring in Ireland squad for France game
Connacht hooker called up but Keith Earls continues to rehab a hamstring injury
Six Nations: Andy Farrell finding treasure in pool of uncapped Irish talent
Irish coach’s promise to bring emerging players into the squad yielding rewards
Ulster enjoy bonus-point win as Robert Baloucoune grabs double against Connacht
Connacht’s hopes hit by two yellow cards as poor run continues for Andy Friend’s side
Could Connacht’s Mack Hansen be Andy Farrell’s back three wildcard?
James Lowe injury leaves one obvious space to fill in an otherwise settled Ireland XV
The Offload: Young Will Hickey making progress
George Taylor is latest player to retire from professional rugby due to brain injury
Ulster maintain 100 per cent European start with Northampton win
Mikey Lowry player of the match as province books spot in Champions Cup knockouts
Champions Cup: After festive famine, January feast begins this weekend
Connacht hope to make history, Leinster seek vengeance, Ulster hit hard by injuries
Depleted Ulster braced for tough Northampton assignment
Absence of influential trio Cooney, Henderson and McCloskey may tilt balance
Jared Payne to leave Ulster ‘to pursue opportunities overseas’
John Cooney ruled out of Champions Cup match against Northampton Saints
Ulster looking to keep the pep in their step against against Northampton
Iain Henderson returns to captain side with Duane Vermeulen making home debut
Dan McFarland challenges Ulster to back up another famous win
Consistency key ahead of Northampton visit if Ulster want to fix up and down form book
Ospreys’ pack bring Ulster crashing back to earth in Swansea
Visitors dominated possession and territory but battle was lost up front
Ulster look well set to continue recent dominance over Ospreys
Jack McGrath set for return after over a year out while Craig Gilroy could win 200th cap
Gerry Thornley: Successful Autumn Series augurs well for Ireland
Farrell delighted by way squad coped with disruptions to rout Argentina
Ryan Baird: ‘We are not afraid to say we want to win the World Cup’
‘Playing rugby like we are doing, how could you not enjoy it? It’s just great to be part of.’
Robert Baloucoune waits patiently as Ireland flex their muscles
Ulster flyer did nothing wrong but found chances to stretch his legs at a premium
Ireland need one more big performance to see off Argentina
Pumas will come to Dublin full of determination and intent on an upset
Strong Ireland selection set to reflect respect Argentina are held in
Robert Baloucoune could get a run on right wing outside new halfback pairing
The Offload: James Lowe glad to go on the defensive after dream night
Farrell set to shuffle pack against Argentina; Ireland send signed jersey to family of Sean Wainui
Connacht supply the fireworks on memorable night at the Aviva
Bonus-point win over Ulster sees Mack Hansen cross for two tries
Billy Dardis keen to make Olympic experience even better in Paris
‘Instead of qualifying, we want to push on and win a medal. That’s the goal from here’
Andy Farrell’s autumn Ireland squad falls along anticipated lines
Leinster duo Dan Sheehan and Ciarán Frawley the news names in squad of 38
Andy Farrell has plenty to ponder in naming Ireland’s autumn squad
Between injury issues and lack of game time for key players the head coach has a tough task
Ulster get injury boost after five return to training ahead of Lions clash
Jared Payne believes South African sides are growing into the competition
Ulster should have too much for improving Benetton in Belfast
Despite injury problems Dan McFarland’s side have started season in fine form
Ulster know there’s plenty of room to improve after Zebre win
Sterner tests await but there are plenty of positives to take from the trip to Parma
Ulster looking to bring the flare as Kingspan gets ready to roar again
A crowd of 15,000 is allowed for Friday’s United Rugby Championship opener
Gerry Thornley: Andy Farrell’s best move of the season was to enlist Paul O’Connell
The youthful, vibrant romp over the USA was an enjoyable way to sign off for the campaign
Four-try Rónan Kelleher leads Ireland to convincing win over USA
Jet-heeled Robert Baloucoune back to his best as he scores Ireland’s first of 10 tries
Rónan Kelleher to the four as try-happy Ireland finish season with a smile
Andy Farrell’s side cut loose after Riekert Hattingh’s red card at the Aviva Stadium
Ireland 71 USA 10: How the Irish players rated
John O’Sullivan hands out the marks on the final day of a long season for Ireland
Farrell welcomes opportunity for new faces as Ireland embrace US challenge
Test debut beckons for Ulster quartet Baloucoune, Hume, O’Toole and Timoney
Farrell elevates uncapped eight to Ireland squad for USA Eagles tie
Sanguine head coach explains ‘I’ve got to do what’s right for the team and for the player’
Ireland blood four new caps as team named for USA clash
Andy Farrell has made seven changes to the starting XV for Saturday match against USA
Josh van der Flier enjoying the responsibility that comes with Ireland seniority
28-year-old flanker has been given the freedom to build on his running game
Ulster’s James Hume replaces Garry Ringrose in Ireland squad
Leinster centre to undergo procedure on a shoulder injury
Andy Farrell hails ‘exciting’ Ireland squad ahead of hectic run of Tests
Ireland head coach names 11 uncapped players for Tests against Japan and the USA
Sexton excused as 11 uncapped players in Ireland squad
Harry Byrne, Carbery and Burns are the three outhalves selected for summer series
Owen Doyle: Henshaw can count himself lucky his Lions dream is still a reality
Hard to see why the laws were not applied fully to his tackle on Robert Baloucoune
Gerry Thornley: repercussions of captain’s challenge need to be considered
While red card replacement should be scrapped jury remains out on challenge trial
Leinster just have enough in feisty encounter with Ulster
Failure to add to their third try in final 18 minutes means they still trail Munster
Farrell’s absence from Lions coaching ticket proves costly for some Irish contenders
Opportunity will knock for several prospects on home front as Lions head for South Africa
Will Addison poised to return as Ulster welcome Connacht
Versatile talent has been out of action for 15 months due to back and calf injuries
Rainbow Cup gives likes of Robert Baloucoune a chance to shine
Prospect of summer tour to Fiji is looking more promising than perhaps a month ago
Ulster set-piece the platform for victory over Harlequins
Irish province mark first match in second tier tournament with resounding victory
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