O'Sullivan: Farrell faces crucial call at inside centre Eddie O'Sullivan says that Ireland head coach Andy Farrell faces a crucial call at inside centre for Saturday's Six Nations opener against Wales. Rugby • 13 hrs
Farrell: McCarthy has 'earned the right' for his debut Andy Farrell says Joe McCarthy's potential Test debut this week is a just reward for his work in recent months. Rugby • 17 Nov 22
'I thought I broke my forearm' - McCloskey's relief Stuart McCloskey says he thought he had suffered a broken arm in Saturday's 19-16 win against South Africa, but now looks set to return within … Rugby • 09 Nov 22
Murray to miss Fiji and Australia games due to injury Ireland scrum-half Conor Murray has been ruled out of their autumn internationals against Fiji and Australia due to a groin injury. Rugby • 07 Nov 22
McCloskey replaces injured Henshaw for Boks clash Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw has been ruled out of Saturday's autumn international against South Africa and will be replaced by Stuart McCloskey. Rugby • 04 Nov 22
McCloskey: 'I feel like I'm just getting better' Ulster centre Stuart McCloskey says he's playing the most consistent rugby of his career, as he looks to add to his six Ireland caps next … Rugby • 21 Oct 22
Jackman: Six caps for McCloskey is not fair value Bernard Jackman says Stuart McCloskey's six Ireland caps "is not fair value" for his performances with Ulster after the centre began the season in impressive … Rugby • 20 Sep 22
Farrell pleased Ireland went down fighting at Eden Park Andy Farrell said Ireland will take heart from their second-half performance against New Zealand as they regroup ahead of next Saturday's second Test in Dunedin. Rugby • 02 Jul 22
Murphy fit again as McCloskey derides Italy 'farce' The Ireland back row hasn't played with the province since May with a foot and knee injury but his return is now imminent according to … Rugby • 28 Feb 22
Henderson, Cooney and McCloskey fitness remains unclear Ulster may have to do without Iain Henderson, John Cooney and Stuart McCloskey once again for Saturday's Champions Cup pool A meeting with Clermont Auvergne … Rugby • 18 Jan 22
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 … Rugby • 23 Dec 21
Henderson in battle to be fit for start of Six Nations Iain Henderson is a doubt for the start of the Six Nations, with Ulster confirming he is expected to be sidelined with an ankle injury … Rugby • 21 Dec 21
McCloskey: Ospreys loss takes shine off Leinster win Stuart McCloskey admits that Ulster's defeat to Ospreys on Saturday took "some of the shine" off their victory over Leinster the previous weekend. Rugby • 06 Dec 21
McCloskey hopes URC can resemble 'Premiership or Top14' Stuart McCloskey hopes that the rebranding of the United Rugby Championship will lead to more competitive games along the lines of the English and French … Rugby • 27 Sep 21
Stuart McCloskey Having moved past 150 Ulster appearances in 2021/22, the Newtownards man has formed a great partnership with James Hume in midfield. profiles • 23 Aug 22
Ulster crush Harlequins to reach Challenge Cup quarters Ulster will play Northampton in the quarter-finals of the European Rugby Challenge Cup next Saturday after a 57-21 victory over Harlequins at The Stoop. Rugby • 04 Apr 21
Farrell urges McCloskey not to be too eager to impress Ireland boss Andy Farrell admits Stuart McCloskey is entitled to feel aggrieved about his lack of international action but has urged him not to be … Rugby • 27 Nov 20
'Lockdown probably came at the worst possible time' Stuart McCloskey admits having just three Ireland caps to his name is frustrating but the Ulster centre is relishing the chance to add more international … Rugby • 16 Oct 20
Ulster sweat on Murphy, Stockdale & McCloskey fitness Ulster are sweating on the fitness of Jordi Murphy, Jacob Stockdale and Stuart McCloskey for Saturday's Pro14 semi-final against Edinburgh at Murrayfield. Rugby • 01 Sep 20
Fatherhood to the fore for new dad Stuart McCloskey Ulster and Ireland centre Stuart McCloskey discusses how his newborn kept him busy during lockdown as he prepares to resume the Pro14 season against Connacht … Rugby • 20 Aug 20
Stuart McCloskey called up to Ireland Six Nations squad Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has drafted UIster centre Stuart McCloskey into his squad ahead of the Six Nations Rugby • 20 Jan 20
Hard-working McCloskey impresses Ulster boss McFarland Ulster coach Dan McFarland name-checked Stuart McCloskey as one of his main men in their emphatic Guinness Pro14 win over Munster in Belfast. Rugby • 03 Jan 20
Ireland centre McCloskey hoping to show Joe Stuart McCloskey admits he must produce something special if he is to convince Joe Schmidt that he is worthy of a place in the Ireland … Rugby • 21 Nov 18
Changes aplenty in potential Ireland team to face USA Here is a look at the potential team Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt may select against USA. Rugby • 20 Nov 18
Coetzee and McCloskey want to hear the Kingspan roar Stuart McCloskey and Marcell Coetzee want to hear the Kingspan roar on Saturday evening as Ulster kick off their Champions Cup campaign against Leicester Tigers. Rugby • 11 Oct 18
