Brian McLaughlin
# brian-mclaughlin - Today’s News
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Say no to gnomes this summer with IKEA garden furniture.
# brian-mclaughlin - Friday 5 October, 2012
Engage: Mark Anscombe and Eric Elwood look ahead to Ulster v Connacht
The affable Kiwi and his passionate counterpart are expecting a fierce contest at Ravenhill this evening.
# brian-mclaughlin - Tuesday 14 August, 2012
Stephen Ferris: Bloody good Ulster need to play with a bit more swagger
The flanker believes his team has all the necessary components to win the Heineken Cup this season.
# brian-mclaughlin - Sunday 20 May, 2012
Opinion: Sean O’Brien could be ruined by persistence with No 7 role
One former Leinster player reckons Joe Schmidt got it right yesterday but tweaks are needed with his team in the future.
# brian-mclaughlin - Saturday 19 May, 2012
We’re not satisfied yet, admits triumphant O’Driscoll
“We talked about not being content with that and trying to create some sort of dynasty,” said the Ireland skipper.
Heineken Cup 2012: Stage set for an unmissable final act
London is consumed by giddy expectation ahead of a mouthwatering all-Ireland clash, writes Niall Kelly from the English capital.
Three key battles that will decide the Heineken Cup final
It’s going to be tight and very, very tough when Leinster meet Ulster in London.
Open thread: How do you see the Heineken Cup final faring out?
It’s the biggest ever inter-provincial game, we think you should have your say.
# brian-mclaughlin - Friday 18 May, 2012
Heineken Cup preview: Twickenham braced for ‘all-Ireland’ final
Leinster and Ulster have reached the final by very different routes but the northern province are out to upset the odds.
Joe Schmidt names Leinster team to face Ulster in Heineken Cup decider
Chill out Leinster fans, ’50-50′ shot Bran O’Driscoll will start.
Heineken Cup: No surprises in Ulster XV
John Afoa and and Chris Henry return to the pack, Paddy Jackson gets the nod to start at number 10.
The last time: Memories of Ulster’s Heineken Cup triumph
“It was just good craic, getting in amongst it and sorting them out.”
# brian-mclaughlin - Thursday 17 May, 2012
Brad Thorn eyeing historic world rugby treble with victory in London
The Kiwi lock could become the first player to win the Rugby World Cup, Heineken Cup and Super Rugby titles.
Getting the Hump: Bell insists fly-half jersey is still up for grabs
Ulster must choose between youthful strength and experienced flair in the Heineken Cup final.
# brian-mclaughlin - Wednesday 16 May, 2012
Where the Heineken Cup final will be won and lost…
It’s Ulster and Leinster in the biggest game in European rugby. Here’s what’ll decide it in London, according to Tom Fox.
# brian-mclaughlin - Tuesday 15 May, 2012
Henry gets Heineken Cup green light
The flanker has been included in Ulster’s extended squad to face Leinster on Saturday.
# brian-mclaughlin - Wednesday 9 May, 2012
Influx of Kiwis to the provinces but where are the Irish coaches?
When Rob Penney touches down in Shannon and Mark Anscombe takes over at Ravenhill, three of the four provinces will be led by New Zealanders.
# brian-mclaughlin - Thursday 3 May, 2012
Ulster without key three for Saturday’s trip to Thomond
Stephen Ferris, Rory Best and Chris Henry are all unavailable for Ulster’s final Pro12 game of the season.
# brian-mclaughlin - Monday 30 April, 2012
Magnificent Kearney sets up Heineken Cup clash of the Irish
Leinster coach Joe Schmidt revealed that Jonny Sexton set the tone at half-time before his side went on to win 19-15.
# brian-mclaughlin - Sunday 29 April, 2012
Analysis: South African trio make the difference for Ulster
The flawless kicking of Ruan Pienaar and ferocious tackling from Pedrie Wannenburg and Johann Muller were too much for Edinburgh.
# brian-mclaughlin - Saturday 28 April, 2012
Got the Hump? Four reasons Ulster chose Jackson
Ian Humphreys’ relegation to the bench was, at first glance, a puzzler. Here’s why Brian McLaughlin took the chance.
# brian-mclaughlin - Thursday 26 April, 2012
Heineken Cup: McLaughlin calls for Ulster ‘perspective’
Brian McLaughlin has gratefully accepted the ‘favourites’ tag, but warned his players that anything less than their full potential will not be good enough.
Ready: Muller hails training ground intensity
The South African says that Ulster are by no means taking Edinburgh for granted, but they will be fully ‘ready to fire’ at the Aviva on Saturday.
# brian-mclaughlin - Thursday 12 April, 2012
Tipping point: Afoa banned for Heineken Cup semi
Ulster tight-head John Afoa has been handed a four week ban for his dangerous tackle on Felix Jones.
# brian-mclaughlin - Monday 9 April, 2012
Analysis: Who has the right to call themselves Heineken Cup favourites?
Ulster will feel like they’ve got the final in clear sight, writes Patrick McCarry, while Leinster travel to Bordeaux to take on a star-studded Clermont Auvergne
# brian-mclaughlin - Sunday 8 April, 2012
# brian-mclaughlin - Friday 6 April, 2012
Fighting fit: Ferris gets the nod for Heineken Cup clash
The flanker has been given the all-clear for Sunday’s quarter-final meeting between Ulster and Munster at Thomond Park.
# brian-mclaughlin - Monday 2 April, 2012
Ulster ‘worried’ about Ferris ankle injury
A scan has revealed significant ligament and muscle damage which could rule Stephen Ferris out of Sunday’s Heineken Cup quarter-final against Munster.
# brian-mclaughlin - Friday 30 March, 2012
As it happened: Ulster v Aironi, RaboDirect PRO12 2012
Could Ulster overcome this potential banana skin? Revisit the action here.
# brian-mclaughlin - Tuesday 20 March, 2012
Injured pair return for Ulster’s Treviso test
Brian McLaughlin will be able to call on captain Johann Muller and centre Darren Cave for Saturday’s trip to Italy.
# brian-mclaughlin - Thursday 8 March, 2012
Confirmed – Ulster appoint Mark Anscombe as head coach
The 54-year-old Kiwi has agreed a two-year deal to replace Brian McLoughlin at the end of the season.
Outbound: Ian Whitten agrees move to Exeter
The centre will leave Ulster at the end of the season having signed a two-year contract with the Exeter Chiefs.
# brian-mclaughlin - Friday 2 March, 2012
As it happened: Ulster v Edinburgh, Pro12
We went minute-by-minute for one of those magic Friday nights in Ravenhill. There is also news of Leinster and Connacht.
# brian-mclaughlin - Tuesday 31 January, 2012
Ulster look to replace McLaughlin – reports
Reports this morning indicate that Ulster coach Brian McLaughlin will not be offered a new deal when his contract expires in May.
The Morning Score: Tuesday
There’s plenty going on in the world of sport this morning – and that’s before we even get to the inevitable deadline day helicopter rides. Here’s the latest.
# brian-mclaughlin - Monday 23 January, 2012
A little respect: Munster and Ulster tread carefully around European clash
“They’re a side that never goes away, that always gets a win somehow,” Ulster captain Johann Muller says as he looks forward to April’s Heineken Cup showdown.
# brian-mclaughlin - Tuesday 17 January, 2012
‘Evolving’ Ulster will make life difficult, warns Rougerie
Captain Aurélien Rougerie knows that Clermont Auvergne will have to be at their best for Saturday’s crunch Heineken Cup meeting with Ulster.
# brian-mclaughlin - Thursday 5 January, 2012
Pro12 team news: Big guns return for Ulster’s trip to Scotland
Andrew Trimble, Stephen Ferris, Tom Court and Rory Best will all start for Ulster against Edinburgh tomorrow evening.
# brian-mclaughlin - Thursday 29 December, 2011
Pro12 team news: All change for Ulster ahead of Munster test
Both Brian McLaughlin and Tony McGahan have named vastly changed sides for tomorrow’s inter-provincial clash at Ravenhill.
# brian-mclaughlin - Tuesday 13 December, 2011
Spence still a doubt as Ulster prepare for Aironi
Ulster centre Nevin Spence is still recovering from a rib injury picked up during last Friday’s bonus-point win in Ravenhill.



























































