Comment
Feb 10, 2012: "Plenty of words have already been written and no end of opinions have been expressed." Rowly Williams reflects on a busy weekend for the officials
Six Nations
Feb 8, 2012: Ireland flanker Stephen Ferris is free to face France on Saturday after having his citing for alleged dangerous play dismissed
Six Nations
Feb 7, 2012: Ireland have conceded that they are "disappointed" over Stephen Ferris' citing but remain confident that it will be overturned
Six Nations
Feb 7, 2012: Second-row Bradley Davies has been hit with a citing following the Six Nations clash between Wales and Ireland on Sunday
European Rugby
Jan 16, 2012: The Heineken Cup group stages are almost at a close, but which individual performances caught the eye in another thrilling weekend of action? Here's our Team of the Round to explain all
Heineken Cup
Nov 15, 2011: Ulster have declared Stephen Ferris fit for their clash with Leicester at Welford Road on Saturday
Ulster v Clermont Auvergne Preview
Nov 10, 2011: The 1999 Heineken Cup winners Ulster entertain Top 14 giants Clermont Auvergne at Ravenhill on Saturday afternoon
Rugby World Cup
Oct 10, 2011: Stephen Ferris is convinced Wales can win the Rugby World Cup after their 22-10 victory over Ireland in the quarter-finals
Rugby World Cup 2011
Sep 19, 2011: Backs coach Alan Gaffney has described Ireland's World Cup victory over Australia as "monumental", but warned qualification for the quarter-finals is far from assured
Rugby World Cup 2011
Sep 18, 2011: Ireland produced a stirring performance to record a stunning 15-6 victory over Australia on Saturday but flanker Stephen Ferris is in no doubt that there is even more to come from Declan Kidney's side
Australia 6-15 Ireland, Rugby World Cup, September 17
Sep 17, 2011: Cian Healy was delighted Ireland's decision to target Australia's scrum proved so decisive in their magnificent 15-6 World Cup victory at Eden Park
Australia 6-15 Ireland, Rugby World Cup, September 17
Sep 17, 2011: Quade Cooper admitted that the Wallabies have made life very difficult for themselves after slumping to a shock 15-6 defeat by Ireland in a gripping Rugby World Cup encounter in Auckland on Saturday
Australia 6-15 Ireland, Rugby World Cup, September 17
Sep 17, 2011: Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll was ebullient after his side's stunning 15-6 victory over Australia in Auckland on Saturday and insisted that he had never lost faith that Declan Kidney's side were capable of such an incredible upset
Rugby World Cup 2011
Sep 11, 2011: Ireland flanker Stephen Ferris believes that their surprisingly competitive clash with the United States in New Plymouth on Sunday will stand them in good stead ahead of next weekend's crunch clash with Australia
Ireland v France, Dublin, August 20
Aug 17, 2011: Ireland centre Brian O'Driscoll will lead his side in Saturday's clash with France in Dublin
Irish Rugby
Jul 23, 2011: Flanker Stephen Ferris has handed Ireland a boost after announcing that he aims to return to the national side during the World Cup warm-up matches
Irish Rugby
Jun 27, 2011: Ireland centre Gordon D'Arcy has undergone surgery on an ankle injury but is expected to be fit for his side's Rugby World Cup warm-up matches in August
Heineken Cup
Apr 6, 2011: As expected, Ulster will be without star flanker Stephen Ferris for Sunday's Heineken Cup quarter-final showdown with Northampton Saints in Milton Keynes
Heineken Cup
Mar 30, 2011: Stephen Ferris has been ruled out of Ulster's Heineken Cup quarter-final showdown with Northampton Saints on Sunday week
Heineken Cup
Mar 29, 2011: Stephen Ferris has emerged as a major doubt for Ulster's Heineken Cup quarter-final showdown with Northampton Saints on Sunday week
