Gordon D’Arcy: Why has the narrative around Irish rugby turned apocalyptic so quickly?
We have reached point where not winning the Six Nations is framed as decline
Stuart McCloskey
Ulster determined to get back to winning ways against Benetton
Nick Timoney, Iain Henderson and Jacob Stockdale all available for selection
Ireland’s 50% win rate in Autumn Nations Series is not where Andy Farrell wants or needs to be
There were positives, but head coach only has a little over two months until Six Nations starts
Australia’s loss very much Ireland’s gain as Mack Hansen unveils more strings to his bow
Connacht star looked like a seasoned fullback as he dominated proceedings and scored a hat-trick
Gordon D’Arcy: This Irish system operates off thin margins – in Chicago it was exposed
New Zealand may have built their game around structure for the last few years, but the current group are rediscovering that attacking instinct
Captain Iain Henderson and Stuart McCloskey declared fit for Ulster
Both Ulster and the Sharks can copperfasten a last-eight tie in front of their own supporters should they win
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
‘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
‘It’s fun hitting people and getting hit’: Conor Oliver gets stuck into Connacht story
Flanker back on track after frustrating spell at Munster and enjoying his best season yet
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
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
Ulster survive a nervous finale to reach their goal
McFarland’s side on course for the chance of a home quarter-final in Belfast
Outhalf and secondrow main concerns as Farrell prepares to name Ireland squad
James Ryan and Iain Henderson have both been sidelined of late
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