Ethan McIlroy's wonder score, festive inter-pros and disagreeing with Brian O'Driscoll by Belfast Telegraph Sport

Ulster Rugby Round-up

Ethan McIlroy's wonder score, festive inter-pros and disagreeing with Brian O'Driscoll

Ulster’s Ireland stars show the right attitude and debating Andy Farrell’s selection conundrum by Belfast Telegraph Sport

Ulster’s Ireland stars show the right attitude and debating Andy Farrell’s selection conundrum

The Six Nations is upon us and so a weekend full of rugby awaits. There are senior and Under 20 games to preview, as well as Ulster Rugby's visit of Connacht to the Kingspan Stadium. The naming rights of that ground are also on the agenda of this week's podcast, as is Craig Gilroy's controversial yellow card in last weekend's win over Scarlets. Joining host Gareth Hanna to do all that are the Belfast Telegraph's rugby correspondent Jonathan Bradley and reporter Adam McKendry.

Ulster Rugby's Kingspan dilemma, Craig Gilroy's yellow card and Ireland's Six Nations prospects

Mark Robson on buying Jared Payne lobster pots, being a hit in Guatemala and Twitter trolls by Belfast Telegraph Sport

Mark Robson on buying Jared Payne lobster pots, being a hit in Guatemala and Twitter trolls

Ulster's youthful back line come of age, Jared Payne departs and Jacob Stockdale's lengthy absence by Belfast Telegraph Sport

Ulster's youthful back line come of age, Jared Payne departs and Jacob Stockdale's lengthy absence

It's the second episode of 2022 as Ulster's season ticks into a crucial period with back-to-back European fixtures. There is a huge tactical debate to have surrounding last weekend's defeat in Munster, which sparks discussion around the differing psychology of sports fans and sports reporters. The Belfast Telegraph's rugby correspondent Jonathan Bradley and Ulster Rugby photographer John Dickson also look ahead to Sunday's trip to Northampton as they join host Gareth Hanna.

Ulster's tactical debate after defeat to Munster and the wonderful psychology of us sports fanatics

The first Ulster Rugby Round Up podcast of 2022 has arrived, with news of John Cooney - and plenty of others - signing new contracts comforting us through the festive Covid call-offs. Joining Gareth Hanna to discuss those deals as well as look ahead to this weekend's slated game against Munster are rugby reporters Jonathan Bradley and Richard Mulligan. Also on the agenda are Sean Reffell's signing and Gareth Milasinovich's short-term switch to Saracens.

John Cooney's new contract, how close he came to a Bordeaux move and will Munster game get the nod?

One Champions Cup match down and from an originally daunting draw, all looks rosy in Ulster Rugby's European campaign. The win in Clermont is another landmark moment in the season for Dan McFarland's side, giving plenty for reporters Jonathan Bradley and Richard Mulligan to discuss with host Gareth Hanna. On the agenda are the performances of James Hume and John Cooney, Nick Timoney's controversial try, this week's visit of Northampton Saints and much more.

James Hume's Ireland prospects, John Cooney's French fancy and Ulster's win in Clermont

Finally breaking our Leinster hoodoo and newfound back row riches by Belfast Telegraph Sport

Finally breaking our Leinster hoodoo and newfound back row riches

The autumn internationals are at an end and Ulster Rugby are gearing up for their long-awaited return against Leinster on Saturday evening. Belfast Telegraph rugby correspondent Jonathan Bradley and reporter Adam McKendry join Gareth Hanna to discuss not only that United Rugby Championship clash but also the lay of the land for Ireland's Ulster contingent. Just where do they stand in the pecking order ahead of the Six Nations?

Where do Ireland's Ulster contingent stand now and is this the best chance ever to win in Leinster?

Ireland seem to be making something of a habit of beating the All Blacks these days. With 12 Leinstermen in the starting team during the weekend's landmark win at the Aviva Stadium, Jonathan Bradley is joined by Michael Sadlier and John Dickson to wonder whether the national team are as well just fielding their top provincial side. There's also a look at just how good the performance was, what it means for Ireland's World Cup plans and how many Ulster players could get game-time when Argentina come to Dublin on Sunday. And with Ulster due to return to action in 10 days' time, we ease back into provincial matters with a discussion of their top players in the A side's defeat to the old enemy Leinster.

Does All Blacks win prove Ireland should play Leinster team & which Ulstermen could face Argentina?

What have Ireland learned from Japan, facing the All Blacks and does Iain Henderson fit? by Belfast Telegraph Sport

What have Ireland learned from Japan, facing the All Blacks and does Iain Henderson fit?

Ireland's reliance on Jonathan Sexton and Bradley Roberts' defection to join Wales by Belfast Telegraph Sport

Ireland's reliance on Jonathan Sexton and Bradley Roberts' defection to join Wales

Ulster's perfect start to the season is over in remarkable fashion. The 36-11 collapse against Connacht at the Aviva Stadium has led to something of a investigation demanded by the bagful of listener questions sent in this week. Joining Gareth Hanna to pick through them are the Belfast Telegraph's rugby correspondent Jonathan Bradley and Adam McKendry. Among the talking points are Dan McFarland's interesting quotes about his own frustrations and search for an 'intangible' quality, what went so badly wrong in Dublin and is it time for Michael Lowry to get a run in the number 10 jersey? Moving away from the game itself, there's also some chat around ticket prices.

Dan McFarland's search for 'intangible' champion quality and the wreckage of Connacht defeat

The Ulster Rugby Round Up is back by popular demand after an unexpected week's break. Joining Gareth Hanna to discuss another, according to some, dissatisfying bonus point victory are Jonathan Bradley and Michael Sadlier. As well as the win over the Lions, there's also Rory Best's latest foray into the coaching world, Will Addison's new injury and the upcoming game against Connacht on the agenda.

Nick Timoney's try-scoring machine, Rory Best's coaching move and what to expect from Ireland squad

Welcome to Belfast Telegraph's Ulster Rugby podcast as Gareth Hanna picks the brains of reporters Jonathan Bradley and Adam McKendry on all the week's goings-on at Kingspan Stadium

Ethan McIlroy's wonder score, festive inter-pros and disagre...