Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Iain Henderson got injured during the Six Nations campaign

Henderson returns from injury ahead of Munster game

Ulster have been handed a timely fitness boost ahead of this weekend's vital BKT United Rugby Championship clash with Munster at Thomond Park.

Rugby • 06 May

Ulster scrum half Nathan Doak reacts after the defeat

Last-gasp Hendrikse penalty breaks Ulster hearts

Ulster slipped to defeat against the Sharks after Jordan Hendrikse landed a last-gasp penalty to earn the visitors a dramatic victory as the South Africans battled back after trailing 19-0.

Rugby • 26 Apr

Jacques Nienaber looks on as a dejected Will Connors exits the training ground hokey cokey competition

Leinster must flick switch for Ulster clash - Nienaber

Jacques Nienaber has been able to enjoy two incredible back-to-back Leinster performances in recent weeks, and the senior coach believes the victories are reward for the hard work that the squad have put in throughout the season.

Rugby • 15 Apr

An ecstatic Rory McIlroy celebrates a famous victory

McIlroy wins Masters and achieves sporting immortality

Rory McIlroy ended his major drought in barely believable fashion by beating Justin Rose in a play-off to win the 89th Masters and complete the career grand slam.

Golf • 14 Apr

Six-try Ulster shade rollercoaster Stormers battle

Ulster scored six tries on their way to claiming a dramatic 38-34 comeback victory over Stormers to boost their United Rugby Championship play-off hopes after trailing 17-0.

Rugby • 28 Mar

Páirc Esler will now host the game, meaning it will be neutral rather than home ground for Antrim

Antrim come out fighting after Ulster GAA switch venue

Antrim's footballers have not backed down on their stance that the Ulster Senior Football Championship tie against Armagh will be played at Corrigan Park despite the decision by Ulster GAA to move the game to Down.

Football • 06 Mar

New National Football Centre site secured by IFA

Irish FA technical director Aaron Hughes believes a National Football Centre can be a game-changer for Northern Ireland's international fortunes after plans to build the new facility near Ballymena were unveiled on Wednesday.

Soccer • 26 Feb

It was a tough night in difficult conditions for Ulster

Ulster stunned by Zebre in Belfast

Zebre pulled off a huge shock as they defeated Ulster 15-14 to win for the very first time in Belfast and stun the hosts.

Rugby • 26 Jan

'Connacht will regret not getting into their attacking rhythm sooner'

Leinster widening the gap to the rest of the provinces

Connacht caused Leinster problems at the Aviva Stadium, but the quality which Leo Cullen can recall to his squad his frightening, writes Jonny Holland.

Rugby • 24 Dec 24

URC: Ulster 19-22 Munster recap

A last-gasp try from Tom Farrell broke Ulster hearts and gave Munster a much-needed win at Kingspan Park. Here's how it happened.

Rugby • 22 Dec 24

Michael Lowry will be ten years at Ulster at the conclusion of this contract extension

Lowry the latest player to extend his Ulster stay

Michael Lowry is the latest player to commit his future to Ulster, penning a three-year extension that will keep him at the province until 2028.

Rugby • 20 Dec 24

Louis Bielle-Biarrey of Bordeaux-Begles on his way to scoring his side's fifth try

Bordeaux toast victory as Ulster wilt in second half

Ulster's hopes of progressing from Pool of the Champions Cup suffered another setback after they lost 40-19 against Bordeaux-Begles in Belfast.

Rugby • 14 Dec 24

Champions Cup recap: Ulster 19-40 Bordeaux-Begles

Recap from this afternoon's Champions Cup pool game as Ulster host Bordeaux-Begles at Kingspan Stadium

Rugby • 14 Dec 24

Former player and manager Jody Gormley, 53, has died

Former Tyrone player Jody Gormley dies aged 53

Former Tyrone player and Antrim manager Jody Gormley, 53, has died

Football • 09 Dec 24

Griggs eyes step forward over time and distance in 2025

Nick Griggs has set his sights on World Athletics Championship qualification at 5,000 metres in 2025 after ending another year of progression with silver at the Under-23 European Cross Country Championships in Turkey on Sunday.

Athletics • 09 Dec 24

The page in the programme that made mention of Londonderry

FAI apologises over use of 'Londonderry' in programme

The FAI has apologised after last night's match programme against Wales carried a map of Ireland featuring the term 'Londonderry'.

Soccer • 04 Dec 24

Aidan Forker wants to see tweaks to the FRC rules

Forker and Joyce seek 'tweaks' to new football rules

Armagh captain Aidan Forker believes that there's room for change in the new Football Review Committee rules, having played two trials games under the proposed rules.

Football • 20 Oct 24

Odhran Murdock of Ulster scores the winning penalty

Ulster win high-scoring interpro final on penalties

A rollercoaster interprovincial series final ended with Down's Odhran Murdock kicking a dramatic winner at the end of a chaotic penalty shoot-out to secure the title for Ulster.

Football • 19 Oct 24