Payne looking forward to Ulster reunion The week Jared Payne has had pencilled into his diary since the start of the season has finally arrived, as he prepares to take on his former team. Rugby • 09 May 24
Payne looking forward to Ulster reunion The week Jared Payne has had pencilled into his diary since the start of the season has finally arrived, as he prepares to take on his former team. Rugby • 09 May 24
Former Irish centre Payne steps into Clermont role Former Ireland centre Jared Payne has taken charge of Clermont on an interim basis after the French club relieved former Leinster and Ulster coach Jono Gibbes of his duties as head coach. Rugby • 16 Jan 23
Former Irish centre Payne steps into Clermont role Former Ireland centre Jared Payne has taken charge of Clermont on an interim basis after the French club relieved former Leinster and Ulster coach Jono Gibbes of his duties as head coach. Rugby • 16 Jan 23
'They're missing him badly' - Ulster feeling the Payne Bernard Jackman believes the departure of Jared Payne has played a big part in Ulster's dreadful mid-season form which has seen them lose five of their last six games in all competitions. Rugby • 11 Jan 23
'They're missing him badly' - Ulster feeling the Payne Bernard Jackman believes the departure of Jared Payne has played a big part in Ulster's dreadful mid-season form which has seen them lose five of their last six games in all competitions. Rugby • 11 Jan 23
Ulster's Payne confirms move to Clermont Former Ireland full-back Jared Payne will Ulster to join the coaching team at Clermont Auvergne next season. Rugby • 13 Apr 22
Ulster's Payne confirms move to Clermont Former Ireland full-back Jared Payne will Ulster to join the coaching team at Clermont Auvergne next season. Rugby • 13 Apr 22
Jared Payne to leave Ulster at the end of the season Ulster are on the lookout for a new defence coach, after Jared Payne confirmed he will leave the province at the end of the season. Rugby • 12 Jan 22
Jared Payne to leave Ulster at the end of the season Ulster are on the lookout for a new defence coach, after Jared Payne confirmed he will leave the province at the end of the season. Rugby • 12 Jan 22
Ulster progress pleases Payne ahead of Connacht visit Jared Payne reckons Ulster are in a better place mentally now to deal with the threat of Connacht, who have won their three of their last four encounters. Rugby • 22 Dec 21
Ulster progress pleases Payne ahead of Connacht visit Jared Payne reckons Ulster are in a better place mentally now to deal with the threat of Connacht, who have won their three of their last four encounters. Rugby • 22 Dec 21
'It's about resilience' - Contepomi on Snyman recovery Leinster and Ulster coaches have backed RG Snyman to return following another serious knee injury. Rugby • 11 Oct 21
'It's about resilience' - Contepomi on Snyman recovery Leinster and Ulster coaches have backed RG Snyman to return following another serious knee injury. Rugby • 11 Oct 21
Payne: I still struggle with concussion symptoms The New Zealander had to give up the game due to a head injury that troubles him to this day, meaning that he still gets regular headaches following normal daily activities. Rugby • 11 Jan 19
Payne: I still struggle with concussion symptoms The New Zealander had to give up the game due to a head injury that troubles him to this day, meaning that he still gets regular headaches following normal daily activities. Rugby • 11 Jan 19
'I haven't been right' - Payne opens up on injury woes Ulster and Ireland back Jared Payne has opened up on his struggles to recover from the head injury which has kept him sidelined since lats summer's Lions tour to New Zealand. Rugby • 21 Feb 18
'I haven't been right' - Payne opens up on injury woes Ulster and Ireland back Jared Payne has opened up on his struggles to recover from the head injury which has kept him sidelined since lats summer's Lions tour to New Zealand. Rugby • 21 Feb 18
Aki and Bleyendaal link up with Ireland squad Munster's Tyler Bleyendaal and Connacht star Bundee Aki have joined up with the Ireland squad for a training get-together as both look to force their way into Test reckoning. Rugby • 22 Aug 17
Aki and Bleyendaal link up with Ireland squad Munster's Tyler Bleyendaal and Connacht star Bundee Aki have joined up with the Ireland squad for a training get-together as both look to force their way into Test reckoning. Rugby • 22 Aug 17
Payne ruled out of contention for final Lions Test Jared Payne has been ruled out of the remainder of the Lions tour amid an uncertain recovery period owing to migraine symptoms. Rugby • 05 Jul 17
Payne ruled out of contention for final Lions Test Jared Payne has been ruled out of the remainder of the Lions tour amid an uncertain recovery period owing to migraine symptoms. Rugby • 05 Jul 17
Robbie Henshaw a doubt for November series Robbie Henshaw will be sidelined for the start of Leinster's season and is in danger of missing his Ireland's November test series after the full extent of his pectoral muscle injury has been revealed. Rugby • 04 Jul 17
Robbie Henshaw a doubt for November series Robbie Henshaw will be sidelined for the start of Leinster's season and is in danger of missing his Ireland's November test series after the full extent of his pectoral muscle injury has been revealed. Rugby • 04 Jul 17
Payne misses Hurricanes clash due to headache Ireland's Jared Payne was withdrawn from the British and Irish Lions' clash with the Hurricanes as a precaution after suffering a headache. Rugby • 27 Jun 17
Payne misses Hurricanes clash due to headache Ireland's Jared Payne was withdrawn from the British and Irish Lions' clash with the Hurricanes as a precaution after suffering a headache. Rugby • 27 Jun 17
Lions shine in final game before All Blacks Test match Winger Jack Nowell scored two tries as the Lions ruthlessly exploited a yellow card to flanker Mitchell Brown to cross three times in 10 minutes and beat the Waikato Chiefs 34-6. Rugby • 20 Jun 17
Lions shine in final game before All Blacks Test match Winger Jack Nowell scored two tries as the Lions ruthlessly exploited a yellow card to flanker Mitchell Brown to cross three times in 10 minutes and beat the Waikato Chiefs 34-6. Rugby • 20 Jun 17
Henshaw 'extremely frustrated' after second defeat Ireland and Lions centre Robbie Henshaw has admitted his personal frustration after the Lions suffered their second defeat of the 2017 tour against the Highlanders in Dunedin this morning. Rugby • 13 Jun 17
Henshaw 'extremely frustrated' after second defeat Ireland and Lions centre Robbie Henshaw has admitted his personal frustration after the Lions suffered their second defeat of the 2017 tour against the Highlanders in Dunedin this morning. Rugby • 13 Jun 17
Captain Warburton must prove fitness to face All Blacks Andy Farrell believes the Lions will be in no rush to call up a replacement if Stuart Hogg is ruled out of the New Zealand tour while captain Sam Warburton has admitted he may not be ready to start the first Test next week. Rugby • 12 Jun 17
Captain Warburton must prove fitness to face All Blacks Andy Farrell believes the Lions will be in no rush to call up a replacement if Stuart Hogg is ruled out of the New Zealand tour while captain Sam Warburton has admitted he may not be ready to start the first Test next week. Rugby • 12 Jun 17
Five Irish players make Lions cut for Highlanders Ireland's Jared Payne, Robbie Henshaw, Rory Best, Iain Henderson and CJ Stander have all been picked on the Lions team to take on the Highlanders on Tuesday. Rugby • 11 Jun 17
Five Irish players make Lions cut for Highlanders Ireland's Jared Payne, Robbie Henshaw, Rory Best, Iain Henderson and CJ Stander have all been picked on the Lions team to take on the Highlanders on Tuesday. Rugby • 11 Jun 17
Four Irish to start for Lions against the Blues Ireland's Jared Payne, Robbie Henshaw, Jack McGrath and CJ Stander will all start for the British and Irish Lions against the Blues on Wednesday in New Zealand. Rugby • 05 Jun 17
Four Irish to start for Lions against the Blues Ireland's Jared Payne, Robbie Henshaw, Jack McGrath and CJ Stander will all start for the British and Irish Lions against the Blues on Wednesday in New Zealand. Rugby • 05 Jun 17
Jared Payne out of Lions opener due to calf strain Jared Payne has been ruled out of the Lions' opening tour match against New Zealand Provincial Barbarians on Saturday due to a calf strain. Rugby • 01 Jun 17
Jared Payne out of Lions opener due to calf strain Jared Payne has been ruled out of the Lions' opening tour match against New Zealand Provincial Barbarians on Saturday due to a calf strain. Rugby • 01 Jun 17
Payne to start for Ulster against Zebre Les Kiss has made five changes for Ulster's Guinness PRO12 clash with Zebre at Kingspan Stadium on Saturday, with Jared Payne retaining his place at full-back. Rugby • 10 Mar 17
Payne to start for Ulster against Zebre Les Kiss has made five changes for Ulster's Guinness PRO12 clash with Zebre at Kingspan Stadium on Saturday, with Jared Payne retaining his place at full-back. Rugby • 10 Mar 17
Pro12 teams: Gilroy to start at full-back Ireland backs Andrew Trimble, Craig Gilroy and Jared Payne have been included in the Ulster team for Friday's Guinness Pro12 fixture against Treviso at Kingspan Stadium. Rugby • 02 Mar 17
Pro12 teams: Gilroy to start at full-back Ireland backs Andrew Trimble, Craig Gilroy and Jared Payne have been included in the Ulster team for Friday's Guinness Pro12 fixture against Treviso at Kingspan Stadium. Rugby • 02 Mar 17
Payne and Carbery back in Ireland training squad Jared Payne and Joey Carbery have been recalled to the Ireland training squad for the final two rounds of the Six Nations after recovering from injuries. Rugby • 02 Mar 17
Payne and Carbery back in Ireland training squad Jared Payne and Joey Carbery have been recalled to the Ireland training squad for the final two rounds of the Six Nations after recovering from injuries. Rugby • 02 Mar 17
Against The Head discuss possible Ireland changes The Against The Head panel discuss the possibility of Jared Payne returning to the Ireland squad for Wales, while Eddie O'Sullivan says there may be a change in the Irish lineout. Rugby • 27 Feb 17
Against The Head discuss possible Ireland changes The Against The Head panel discuss the possibility of Jared Payne returning to the Ireland squad for Wales, while Eddie O'Sullivan says there may be a change in the Irish lineout. Rugby • 27 Feb 17
Payne a doubt for Six Nations after kidney injury Jared Payne could miss the Six Nations after suffering a kidney injury in Ireland's win over Australia. Rugby • 01 Dec 16
Payne a doubt for Six Nations after kidney injury Jared Payne could miss the Six Nations after suffering a kidney injury in Ireland's win over Australia. Rugby • 01 Dec 16
O'Brien out of Wallabies clash, Payne passed fit Seán O'Brien has failed a late fitness test and will feature in the Ireland team to face Australia, but Jared Payne will start as selected against the Wallabies. Rugby • 26 Nov 16
O'Brien out of Wallabies clash, Payne passed fit Seán O'Brien has failed a late fitness test and will feature in the Ireland team to face Australia, but Jared Payne will start as selected against the Wallabies. Rugby • 26 Nov 16