Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Neil Doak crosses the line against Northampton

Rising Ulster star Doak determined to be own man

Nathan Doak is making quite a name for himself in his breakthrough season with Ulster

McFarland said the Ireland set-up 'know how good' Ethan McIlroy is

McFarland: I've chatted with Farrell about McIlroy

Dan McFarland lavished praise on his young Ulster players after they were to the fore in securing a spot in the Heineken Champions Cup last-16 and added that he has had conversations with Ireland head coach Andy Farrell about Ethan McIlroy's potential.

Rugby • 16 Jan 22

Ethan McIlroy (left), Nathan Doak (centre) and Stuart McCloskey (right) have all signed new contracts

McCloskey, Doak and McIlroy all sign new Ulster deals

Stuart McCloskey, Nathan Doak and Ethan McIlroy are the latest Ulster players to sign new contracts at the province, joining six others who put pen to paper this week.

Rugby • 23 Dec 21

John Cooney hasn't played since a hamstring injury on the opening night of the season

Cooney feeling '10 times better' after injury layoff

John Cooney is probably one of the few players around who was delighted with the United Rugby Championship's hibernation during the Autumn Nations Series.

Rugby • 27 Nov 21

Craig Casey was included in Andy Farrell's squad for the November Tests

Casey looking to improve with latest Ireland call

Munster scrum-half Craig Casey says he is pleased with the progress he has made in the opening rounds of the URC, as Conor Murray prepares to return against the Ospreys on Saturday.

Rugby • 21 Oct 21

Scrum-half prospect Nathan Doak is set to start his third game in a row

Ulster unchanged for Lions URC visit

Ulster head coach Dan McFarland has named an unchanged starting team for tomorrow night's United Rugby Championship meeting with the Lions in Belfast

Rugby • 14 Oct 21

Nathan Doak has scored three tries in three appearances this season

Doak double delight for Ulster but McFarland urges calm

Nathan Doak's star is on the rise after a series of impressive displays for Ulster but boss Dan McFarland wants

Rugby • 09 Oct 21

19-year-old Nathan Doak has featured in both of Ulster's games so far this season

Nathan Doak backed to succeed in John Cooney's absence

Ulster scrum-half Nathan Doak impressed against Zebre in his first start for the province, and the teenager looks set to feature for the third game in a row this Friday versus Benetton.

Rugby • 05 Oct 21