‘Only Antoine Dupont is comparable’: Four Irish players to watch in Europe this weekend
Motivation shouldn’t be a problem as the provinces go in search of victory for a variety of reasons
Ulster Rugby
Leinster look to take advantage of favourable draw in quest for Champions Cup title
Munster face a tricky game against Exeter in the Challenge Cup
Gordon D’Arcy: Confidence like Jamie Osborne’s will bring on Leinster performance when it counts
If Leinster can get the best out of Ioane, it might bring the best out of themselves as a team
Ulster’s outhalf injury crisis not as bad as feared, says Richie Murphy
Jack Murphy’s ribs, James Humphreys’ hamstring and Jake Flannery’s shoulder had all been flagged as concerns
Leinster confirm RG Snyman is out for the season after rupturing ACL
Rob Baloucoune undergoes ‘successful’ elbow surgery and could be fit for Ireland games in Nations Championship
Ulster head to Zebre looking for win that would put recent turbulence behind them
Ireland internationals Stuart McCloskey and Nick Timoney return to the starting XV after Six Nations
Bryn Ward signs senior deal with Ulster after breakthrough season
Backrow forward travelled to Portugal with the national squad in preparation for the Six Nations
Ulster can’t afford to slip up at Zebre in URC
Izuchukwu and Postlethwaite sidelined but McCloskey and Timoney are back in training
Stakes are high for all four provinces as they seek to define their season
Leinster, Ulster, Munster and Connacht sit within seven points and six places of one other in URC table
Connacht second-half storming earns bonus-point win at Ulster
Replacements provide the tempo as Stuart Lancaster’s side continue positive streak
Below-strength Ulster to make use of versatility in URC clash with Connacht
Jacob Stockdale to fill void at outside centre as head coach attempts to minimise impact of injury and suspension
Rob Baloucoune out for three months due to elbow operation
Ulster player has chance of being fit for Nations Cup matches this summer
Harri Morris tackle on Ulster’s Cormac Izuchukwu should have been straight red card
The incident in question took place in the 64th minute of Ulster’s victory at the Hive last weekend
Ulster plagued by injury concerns ahead of URC clash against Connacht
Richie Murphy’s side host Stuart Lancaster’s charges on Friday night in Belfast
Connacht cancel St Patrick’s Day celebrations to prepare for Ulster challenge
Tuesday will be crucial training day, says Stuart Lancaster, with several players returning from international duty and from injury
Ulster boosted by return of four Ireland players for Connacht interpro clash
Head coach Richie Murphy have a spring in their step after 40-19 win away to Edinburgh last weekend
Ulster charge back to take rousing win at Edinburgh
Richie Murphy’s side dominate second half to climb URC table
Conor Murray: Maybe Scotland have to say it out loud to believe it – some things never change
Scotland and Ireland have changed a lot since the start of this Six Nations and each could view the other as being ‘there for the taking’
Jacob Stockdale gets chance to remind us of his potent attacking threat
Andy Farrell recalls Ulster wing and gives him Six Nations start against Wales
‘Easy to believe chances might not come again’: Perseverance pays off for Nick Timoney
Inspired by Ulster team-mate Stuart McCloskey’s late rise, backrow now looks to first Six Nations start
Ulster fall to defeat against Ospreys after late try is controversially ruled out
Irish province left the Brewery Field with nothing but the memory of a huge defensive shift, a crumbling scrum and lineout
Ulster firepower looks enough to change their Welsh fortunes against Ospreys
Province lost to Cardiff and Scarlets in trips to Wales earlier this season
Conor Murray: The number 10 shirt is Jack Crowley’s for the rest of the Six Nations
Putting 42 points on the Twickenham board silenced the increasing din of negativity around Andy Farrell’s squad
Richie Murphy challenges Ulster players to follow in the footsteps of Ireland quartet
The province are back in URC action this weekend but boss Murphy took time to praise international contingent
Connacht left frustrated by Matthew Devine’s decision to leave for Ulster
Western province were keen to keep scrumhalf but he accepted move in pursuit of more game time
Ulster dig deep to beat Cardiff in scrappy encounter
Northern province had led 14-0 at half-time but failed to get bonus point
Ulster blend youth and experience to try maintain positive Belfast record against Cardiff
Welsh side have not won away to Ulster since 2010
Ulster feeling the pressure to maintain winning home run against Cardiff
Richie Murphy without nine Ireland senior callups for URC 12th round clash in Belfast
Should Irish players have been wrapped in cotton wool ahead of the Six Nations?
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Connacht scrumhalf Matthew Devine set to switch to Ulster from next season
Talented 23-year-old has found his opportunities limited over the last two seasons
Ellis Mee’s last-gasp try sees Scarlets snatch victory from Ulster at the death
Nathan Doak’s late penalty had looked like securing victory before dramatic late turnaround
Ulster flying high ahead of trip to struggling Scarlets
Welsh side, who sit bottom of the URC table, look unlikely to burst Ulster’s bubble
Gerry Thornley: Counterintuitively, Connacht may be the biggest winners in URC TV deal
Westerners have potential to draw more viewers due higher number of games being shown on TG4
Gordon D’Arcy: Champions Cup exit brings Munster close to a mini-crisis
Clayton McMillan’s squad should take a little inspiration from the way Ulster are currently playing the game
Leinster to face Edinburgh in Champions Cup last 16
Ulster, Connacht and Munster learn Challenge Cup Round of 16 opponents
Ulster top pool with bonus-point win over Stade Francais
Richie Murphy’s side failed to score a single point after the interval in Belfast
No risk but big reward on offer for Ulster against Stade Francais
Though already through to the last 16, a win in Belfast would earn Richie Murphy’s men a home draw for the knockout stages
Harry Byrne to start at 10 for Leinster against Bayonne, Craig Casey fit for Munster
Garry Ringrose, Jimmy O’Brien and RG Snyman return from injury for final Champions Cup pool clash
Provinces face final pool games in Champions, Challenge Cup: TV details, permutations and team news
Four provinces in action on Saturday, with only Leinster on the road
Leinster lack edge, and no ‘pity party’ for Munster
Ulster have been the most consistent Irish province this season, says Gordon D’Arcy
Ulster eager to get back in action after frustrating weekend off
Province’s fixture against the Cheetahs was called off last Sunday due to a frozen pitch
Munster face crunch Champions Cup duel with Castres while Leinster eye top-four seeding
Clayton McMillan’s team must beat French visitors at Thomond Park on Saturday to reach knockout stages
Ulster awarded bonus-point win following cancellation of Challenge Cup game against Cheetahs
A pitch inspection by the match day referee Kevin Bralley decided it is unplayable
Champions Cup: TV details, kick-off times and team news with Leinster and Munster in action
Everything you need to know as Leinster play La Rochelle as Munster travel to Toulon
Ulster momentum must not wane against struggling Cheetahs
A win on Sunday could go a long way in helping Richie Murphy’s side in their fight to top the pool
Gordon D’Arcy: Ulster are playing with contagious confidence by getting the basics right
But Leinster, Munster and Connacht are struggling for consistency and now face season-shaping fixtures
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