Person: Jean Deysel

Pro14 team news: Ireland internationals included on the bench after Italy run-out

Meanwhile, Finlay Bealham returns from a knee injury to make his 100th appearance for Connacht.

Thu, 15 Feb, 2018

Battle for redemption at Ravenhill

Whatever the demands in Munster for a return to winning ways after a chastening home defeat to Leinster, it is up in Ulster where the need for atonement is felt much deeper ahead of this evening’s sold-out PRO14 derby clash in Belfast, writes Simon Lewis

Mon, 01 Jan, 2018

Jacob Stockdale back for key clash with Harlequins

Fledgling international star Jacob Stockdale will be back in Ulster’s colours when the next stage of the Champions Cup gets underway for Les Kiss’s side on Sunday when they face in-form Harlequins at The Stoop.

Thu, 07 Dec, 2017

Rory Best and Stuart McCloskey set to return to Ulster duty

Ireland captain Rory Best and Stuart McCloskey will start for Ulster away to Dragons on Friday evening.

Wed, 29 Nov, 2017

Leinster Rugby Squad Training and Press Conference

Personal point-scoring on the Kingspan agenda

The interpros may have lost some of their lustre with the need to rotate and rest some of the big names in the approach to matters of more import, but a game like Ulster v Leinster will always come loaded with subplots.

Sat, 28 Oct, 2017

Ulster swat Wasps at Kingspan

The European fear factor of the Kingspan Stadium may not be as severe as the once Fortress Ravenhill, but it nevertheless helped carry Ulster over the line against a stuttering Wasps side as Ulster got their Champions Cup Pool 1 campaign off to a winning start last night.

Sat, 14 Oct, 2017

Stunning second-half try sees Ulster beat Connacht in close fight

A stunning second-half try by in-form winger Jacob Stockdale saw Ulster win a closely fought Guinness PRO14 Irish derby with Connacht.

Fri, 06 Oct, 2017

Ulster v Scarlets - Guinness PRO14 Round 3

Christian Lealiifano proves the ace for Ulster

Wallaby fly-half Christian Lealiifano played the most important role since his comeback from a bone marrow transplant after he contacted Leukaemia just over 12 months ago when he helped Ulster to a dramatic victory over defending champions Scarlets.

Sat, 16 Sep, 2017

Ulster v Scarlets - Guinness PRO12 Round 15

Les Kiss names Ulster squad for Scarlets clash

Ulster Director of Rugby Les Kiss has named his 23-man squad for Friday's Guinness PRO14 clash against Scarlets at Kingspan Stadium.

Thu, 14 Sep, 2017

Andrew Trimble tries put Ulster on their way against Benetton

Benetton Treviso 14 - Ulster 21: Andrew Trimble scored two first-half tries as Ulster held on to beat Benetton Treviso 21-14 at the Stadio Monigo for their second straight Guinness PRO14 win.

Mon, 11 Sep, 2017

Ulster overcome stylish Cheetahs

Ulster 42 Cheetahs 19: Bloemfontein-based Toyota Cheetahs motored majestically onto Pro14 scene and immediately lit up the Kingspan Stadium.

Sat, 02 Sep, 2017

Back injury rules out Ulster and Ireland's Craig Gilroy for three months

Ulster's Craig Gilroy is set to miss three months of the new season due to an injury in his lower back.

Thu, 31 Aug, 2017

60-second report: Here's how Munster demolished Connacht

Rarely in recent memory has an interprovincial derby been as one-sided.

Sat, 06 May, 2017

Rassie Erasmus won’t rush Conor Murray for Reds as Lions clock ticking

Rassie Eramus is insistent Conor Murray will not be rushed back into service for Munster just to meet his British & Irish Lions deadline.

Tue, 02 May, 2017

Rassie Erasmus: I’m sorry we could not reward our fantastic support

Rassie Erasmus admitted yesterday the most disappointing aspect of Munster’s defeat to Saracens in last week’s European Champions Cup semi-final was being unable to reward the near 50,000 members of the Red Army thronging the Aviva Stadium for their fantastic support.

Wed, 26 Apr, 2017

Refocused Munster get back to basics

Munster find themselves in uncharted waters this week as they look to rebound from a chastening semi-final defeat that signalled the end of their European campaign and resume their quest for silverware in the Guinness PRO12.

Tue, 25 Apr, 2017

Rassie Erasmus can use Sarries template for way forward

So now Rassie Erasmus knows the size of the task facing him over the remaining two seasons of his Munster contract and perhaps beyond.

Mon, 24 Apr, 2017

Rassie Erasmus: 'Going for two major competitions at the same time is new to me’

Munster director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has played 36 times for his native South Africa, represented the Golden Lions and Free State on numerous occasions and served as general manager of high performance for the Springboks along with several other distinctions.

Fri, 14 Apr, 2017

Family fortunes at all-time high for Scannells at Munster

Rory Scannell is warming to the challenge of becoming Munster’s emergency out-half.

Tue, 11 Apr, 2017

Rassie Erasmus looking to balance momentum and priorities

Player management was the name of the game when Rassie Erasmus yesterday ann-ounced his Munster squad for tonight’s (7.35pm) Guinness Pro 12 clash with Glasgow Warriors at Musgrave Park.

Sat, 08 Apr, 2017

Rassie will break his rules to wait for Murray

Conor Murray will be given every possible chance to prove his fitness to face Toulouse this Saturday, with Munster prepared to wait until the morning of the game to see if the Ireland scrum-half’s injured shoulder can heal.

Tue, 28 Mar, 2017

LUNCHTIME BULLETIN: Irish person was injured in Westminster attack

Here's your lunchtime bulletin.

Fri, 24 Mar, 2017

Has Rassie Erasmus hooked a Shark with bite?

Rassie Erasmus struck gold when he captured Jaco Taute on a short-term loan from the Stormers, but is it too much to expect Jean Deysel to make a similar impact during his limited time at Munster?

Thu, 23 Mar, 2017

Dave Foley on his way to club Pau

Injured second-row Dave Foley has played his last game for Munster after the province revealed he will be joining French Top14 club Pau at the end of the season.

Wed, 22 Mar, 2017

Conor Murray may miss Reds’ big Toulouse battle

Conor Murray remains a doubt for Munster’s Champions Cup quarter-final with Toulouse on April 1 with the province uncertain how quickly the scrum-half will recover from the shoulder injury suffered on Ireland duty.

Tue, 21 Mar, 2017

Springboks veteran Jean Deysel adds fuel to Munster

Munster have gone back to South Africa for short-term cover for injury victims Jean Kleyn and Dave Foley.

Fri, 17 Mar, 2017

Deysel handed Boks call-up

South Africa have called Sharks back-rower Jean Deysel into their World Cup training squad to provide injury cover.

Wed, 06 Jul, 2011

Boks make six changes for Ireland Test

South Africa have made six changes for Saturday’s test at Croke Park against Ireland.

Thu, 26 Nov, 2009

Pocock rested for Scotland clash

AUSTRALIA have made just one change to their starting XV for Saturday’s autumn international against Scotland.

Fri, 20 Nov, 2009

Four changes for South Africa

South Africa coach Peter de Villiers has made four changes from the team beaten by France last weekend for Saturday’s clash with Italy in Udine.

Thu, 19 Nov, 2009

Horan misses Ireland training

MARCUS HORAN missed Ireland team training time yesterday in the University of Limerick as the squad began preparations for the Guinness Series games this November.

Wed, 04 Nov, 2009

Boks hand Raubenheimer a start

Davon Raubenheimer has been brought in to the South Africa starting line-up for Friday night’s match against Leicester at Welford Road.

Tue, 03 Nov, 2009

O'Gara hopes to make impression

Ronan O’Gara wants his team to “make a statement” when he captains the British and Irish Lions at Newlands tonight.

Tue, 23 Jun, 2009

Sharks devoured by Lions

Sharks 3 British and Irish Lions 39

Wed, 10 Jun, 2009

Carstens to star for Sharks against Lions

South Africa has released prop Deon Carstens to play for Natal Sharks against the British & Irish Lions on Wednesday at the Absa Stadium in Durban.

Mon, 08 Jun, 2009

Uncapped Boks trio given chance to impress

PETER DE VILLIERS has named three uncapped players in his South African XV to face a Namibian Invitational XV in Windhoek tomorrow.

Thu, 28 May, 2009

Uncapped trio handed chance to impress for Springboks

Peter de Villiers has named three uncapped players in his South African XV to face a Namibian Invitational XV in Windhoek on Friday.

Wed, 27 May, 2009