Ulster Rugby

Ballymena and Malone open season in ideal fashion with weekend wins

By Michael Sadlier – 15 September 2014However, the going proved to be rather more difficult in Division 1A for Ballynahinch while, in 1B, Belfast Harlequins also...

O'Connell And Company On Course For Zebre Game

Although happy with Munster's win away to Benetton Treviso and the marked improvement on the Edinburgh performance, head coach Anthony Foley has identified some areas to be worked on following 'the Italian...

Ulster play waiting game as South Africa deal with Ruan Pienaar's knee damage

By Michael Sadlier – 15 September 2014The sight of Ruan Pienaar being carried off on Saturday in Wellington, as South Africa headed towards defeat against the All...

Ulster coach Neil Doak looks set to make step up to top rugby job

By Ali Gordon – 15 September 2014With interim coach Les Kiss also ready to depart the Kingspan Stadium and return to his primary role as Ireland assistant coach...

Irish tactics blow away Falcons

14 September 2014Newcastle's last win in the Aviva Premiership was against the Exiles at Kingston Park last October and the Falcons have now lost 18 top flight games on the spin. They...

Young purrs after win over Saints

14 September 2014Tries from Ashley Johnson and Tom Varndell in quick succession swung a tight encounter against the champions, who at least salvaged a bonus point with a late touch down...

Jones eagerly awaiting centres' return

Newport Gwent Dragons head coach Kingsley Jones admits he is hopeful that the return of injured centres Pat Leach and Ashley Smith will herald a turnaround in their GUINNESS PRO12 season.

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Matawalu brace secures Glasgow win

14 September 2014Despite dominating the early set-pieces, the Blues crumbled in the last half-hour in a way that will baffle new coach Mark Hammett after last weekend's bonus-point victory...

Matawalu shines as Glasgow Warriors hold off the Cardiff Blues

Glasgow Warriors made it two wins from two to start the season, but this time with a much bigger margin, defeating Cardiff Blues 33-12 at the BT Sport Cardiff Arms Park.