PAUL Marshall will become only the fifth Ulster player to clock up 200 caps when he comes off the bench to face Benetton Treviso in tonight's PRO14 clash at the Kingspan Stadium.

It's profoundly depressing that a few idiots, seeking a scapegoat after the Republic of Ireland's humiliating home defeat by Denmark in the World Cup play-off, singled out Cyrus Christie for abuse.

France will host the 2023 Rugby World Cup after World Rugby's membership voted against the recommendation made by the governing body's independent evaluation committee, prompting criticism from preferred bidder South Africa.

The search is on to find this season’s SONI Community Champions – those volunteers who work tirelessly for their local rugby club, making a vital contribution to the game at a grassroots level.

LEINSTER proved to the be party poopers for the second time in three years at the Kingspan Stadium on Saturday night when they deservedly defeated Ulster 25-10 on the occasion of Rory Best’s 200th cap for the province

BUNDEE Aki can become a “special” player for Ireland, according to his former Connacht coach Pat Lam.

CHRISTIAN Leali’ifano's remarkable journey continues tonight when he makes his European debut for Ulster in the Champions Cup encounter with Wasps at the Kingspan Stadium, just 14 months after being diagnosed with leukaemia.

Derry champs Lavey were hoping to avenge their 1994 Ulster final defeat against Dunloy in the 1997 decider

No material is known to be outstanding and the Public Prosecution Service (PPS) rebutted earlier claims that documents had been delivered in a "piecemeal" fashion.

IT’S Ireland against South Africa in the Guinness Pro14 this evening as Munster host Toyota Cheetahs (5.