Fast-starting Cheetahs maul Warriors, Ulster finish strong to floor Ospreys

Ruan Pienaar inspired the Cheetahs to victory over the Glasgow Warriors on Friday, while Ulster were too good for the Ospreys.

Seven-try Warriors blitz Ulster to coast into Pro14 final

Tommy Seymour scored two of his team's seven tries as Glasgow Warriors routed Ulster in the first Pro14 semi-final.

Ireland skipper Best to retire after World Cup

After a distinguished career with Ulster and Ireland, Rory Best will call time on his rugby union career after the World Cup.

Ulster play-off bound as Edinburgh’s hopes hang in the balance

Edinburgh's Pro14 play-off hopes hang by a thread after a damaging home defeat to Ulster, who extended their own domestic season.

Glasgow and Munster maintain pace with home wins

The top two teams in Conference A in the Pro14 were in fine form on Friday as they enjoyed comprehensive victories.

Ireland captain Best hopeful ankle injury is not season-ending

Rory Best has been told he could be out for six weeks, but the hooker has described that as a "magical figure".

Leinster prop McGrath agrees shock Ulster switch

Ahead of the 2019-20 season, Ulster have completed a sensational swoop for Ireland prop Jack McGrath from Leinster.

Leinster oust Ulster in Champions Cup

Jacob Stockdale's failure to ground a second-half try proved costly as Ulster fell to a narrow Champions Cup loss at Leinster.

Leinster rest Sexton due to niggle, Itoje & Hogg set for returns

Johnny Sexton will not be risked for Leinster's Champions Cup quarter-final, but Maro Itoje and Stuart Hogg are set to return this weekend.

Glasgow and Munster march on in Conference A

Bonus-point wins for Glasgow Warriors and Munster mean the top two in Conference A remain three points apart.

Ireland skipper Best set to retire after RWC 2019

The 2019 Rugby World Cup is set to represent Rory Best's swansong, with the hooker "fairly sure" he will retire following the tournament.

Ulster hold on with 13 men against Dragons

Ulster saw out the final 10 minutes with 13 men to inflict a four-try defeat on a beleaguered Dragons side.

Treviso slay Dragons to go second, Blues stun Edinburgh

Luca Sperandio and Niccolo Cannone scored two tries apiece as Benetton Treviso stretched their unbeaten run to eight games.

Henderson joins Ireland squad for Rome trip

Having played for Ulster last week, Iain Henderson has been named in the 34-man Ireland squad to face Italy as expected.

McCloskey marks landmark with try in Ulster win, Munster run riot

Centre Stuart McCloskey celebrated a century of matches for Ulster by dotting down for the only try against the Ospreys.

Ireland lock Henderson to make Ulster return

There were concerns that Iain Henderson would not feature in the Six Nations, but the lock looks set to play a part for Ireland.