Rugby

Murphy won’t let family ties get in the way as he plots a return to winning ways for Ulstermen

Richie Murphy says he won't be distracted by any family loyalties as Ulster prepare to take on Connacht this weekend.

Ulster must start believing if they are to avoid any further pain insists Kok

Ulster winger Werner Kok says that the time for excuses is over as they fall to another defest.

Leaders Leinster made to fight for win over Connacht in Aviva Stadium derby

Blues pushed all the day by Hansen-inspired Westerners

Red card games defining moment for Ulster in defeat to Munster claims head coach Murphy

Richie Murphy bemoans a first half red card to Tom O'Toole as Ulster fall to a 22-19 defeat to Munster.

Ulster falls to late drama as a Tom Farrell hattrick gives Munster an early Christmas present

Munster centre Tom Farrell claimed a hattrick of tries as Munster steal a derby win at Ravenhill.

Bill Beaumont named interim chairman at RFU as Tom Ilube resigns amid scandal

Ilube stepped down on Friday morning in response to the outcry over executives’ pay and bonuses.

Warren Gatland to stay as Wales coach but must ‘change fortunes on the pitch’

Gatland’s position has been under intense scrutiny after a dire autumn.

Mike Lowry signs extension with Ulster Rugby

The Irish international winger has penned a new three-year deal with the province

Inter-pro win would be huge for Ulster says O’Toole

Tom O'Toole expects another physically demanding tussle with Munster at Ravenhill on Friday night.

Tom Ilube resigns as RFU chairman amid pay controversy

Sir Bill Beaumont could reportedly fill the role on an interim basis.