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Irish stars must stand up and be counted to put worries to bed after unconvincing win over Argentina Probably fair to now say we have a bit of a problem. Against New Zealand, it just never fired, but when we came to the Pumas, a rather more unsettling situation accrued even though Ireland at least managed to win, just.

Irish stars must stand up and be counted to put worries to bed after unconvincing win over Argentina #MichaelSadlier #AvivaStadium #AndyFarrell (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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Another mystifying performance in win over Argentina raises more questions for struggling Ireland Well, they won yet the head-scratching with just where Ireland are at continues.

Another mystifying performance in win over Argentina raises more questions for struggling Ireland #IrishRugbyFootballUnionIRFU #MichaelSadlier (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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All Ireland League Rugby: Ballynahinch rely on added-time heroics to break UCD hearts and extend winning run In-form Ballynahinch stayed top of Division 1A after banking their fifth consecutive victory, though this time, it took an injury-time score to finish 24-19 ahead of visiting UCD.

All Ireland League Rugby: Ballynahinch rely on added-time heroics to break UCD hearts and extend winning run #DownSport #SouthBelfastSport #MichaelSadlier (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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Killer impact missing as litany of mistakes plague Ireland in New Zealand defeat Maybe it just all got a bit overhyped, a case of gorging on the notion that Ireland ought to have won in Paris, that Johnny Sexton should never have been dissed by Rieko Ioane and that, as such, Friday was to be a wholly apposite moment for another…

Killer impact missing as litany of mistakes plague Ireland in New Zealand defeat #NewZealand #MichaelSadlier #AvivaStadium (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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Conor Rankin the hero in Ballynahinch victory, while City of Armagh fall just short Conor Rankin’s late penalty kept Ballynahinch’s winning run in 1A intact as they shaded a closely fought affair at Lansdowne by 27-25.

Conor Rankin the hero in Ballynahinch victory, while City of Armagh fall just short #DownSport #SouthBelfastSport #MichaelSadlier (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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Ireland 13 New Zealand 23 ratings: Jamison Gibson-Park one of few to impress for Farrell’s men Hugo Keenan – 8

Ireland 13 New Zealand 23 ratings: Jamison Gibson-Park one of few to impress for Farrell’s men #IrishRugbyFootballUnionIRFU #MichaelSadlier (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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All-Ireland League Round-Up | City of Armagh snatch precious win at Terenure College City of Armagh came from behind to snatch a last-minute win at Terenure College, prop Niall Carville’s score and Evan Crummie’s conversion ensuring the visitors nabbed a much-needed 30-26 result.

All-Ireland League Round-Up | City of Armagh snatch precious win at Terenure College #DownSport #SouthBelfastSport #MichaelSadlier (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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City of Armagh handed major boost as James McNabney released by Ulster City of Armagh’s bid to make it a second win on the bounce in Division 1A have been boosted by having Ulster’s James McNabney in their ranks on Saturday when they host bottom side UCD.

City of Armagh handed major boost as James McNabney released by Ulster #DownSport #SouthBelfastSport #MichaelSadlier (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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City of Armagh get season up and running with tough win over Garryowen City of Armagh kickstarted their season into life with their first victory of the campaign as they prevailed 13-6 on the road at a rainswept Garryowen.

City of Armagh get season up and running with tough win over Garryowen #DownSport #SouthBelfastSport #MichaelSadlier (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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Attitude over altitude as Michael Lowry takes positive approach to Ulster’s date with Bulls There are some things you know are coming but that you still can’t really prepare for when it comes to these short, sharp, shock cross-hemisphere trips.

Attitude over altitude as Michael Lowry takes positive approach to Ulster’s date with Bulls #UnitedRugbyChampionship #MichaelSadlier (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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Ulster have to tackle shortcomings in order to get results, admits Jonny Bell As it happens it’s been raining in Cape Town which is where Ulster have opted to relocate from Johannesburg before heading back up to altitude for Saturday’s meeting with the Bulls.

Ulster have to tackle shortcomings in order to get results, admits Jonny Bell #UnitedRugbyChampionship #MichaelSadlier (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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AIL Round-Up | Instonians seal derby joy as Ballynahinch and City of Armagh beaten Both Ballynahinch and City of Armagh had difficult afternoons as they found themselves on the wrong end of the scorelines from their respective games.

AIL Round-Up | Instonians seal derby joy as Ballynahinch and City of Armagh beaten #DownSport #SouthBelfastSport #MichaelSadlier (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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Clogher Valley relishing challenge of Division 2B, insists coach Stephen Bothwell After narrowly winning their first-ever game against Malone in Round One, newly promoted Clogher Valley are hosting Wanderers as the Ulster club’s early steps in Division 2B continue.

Clogher Valley relishing challenge of Division 2B, insists coach Stephen Bothwell #DownSport #SouthBelfastSport #MichaelSadlier (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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Ulster coach Richie Murphy: I’m proud of the character my boys showed in last-gasp victory over Glasgow Coach Richie Murphy hailed Ulster’s last-gasp 20-19 win over URC champions Glasgow Warriors as displaying great “character” after his side snatched the win in the final play.

Ulster coach Richie Murphy: I’m proud of the character my boys showed in last-gasp victory over Glasgow #UnitedRugbyChampionship #MichaelSadlier (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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Ballynahinch beat City of Armagh in tense derby to begin AIL campaign In what was naturally a tense but unexpectedly low-scoring encounter, Ballynahinch got the better of City of Armagh in the opening-round Ulster derby in the top-flight.

Ballynahinch beat City of Armagh in tense derby to begin AIL campaign #DownSport #SouthBelfastSport #MichaelSadlier (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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Unity in Ballyclare squad can help us feel at home in AIL: Mike Orchin-McKeever Ballyclare make their own piece of history on Saturday when they hit the road for a first-ever taste of AIL action in Division 2C at Tullamore.

Unity in Ballyclare squad can help us feel at home in AIL: Mike Orchin-McKeever #DownSport #SouthBelfastSport #MichaelSadlier (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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Clinical Dungannon sweep aside Malone to book Stevenson Shield Play-Off Dungannon ensured top spot in the Ulster League’s Group A and a Play-Off for the Stevenson Shield with City of Armagh in November after winning 28-10 at Malone.

Clinical Dungannon sweep aside Malone to book Stevenson Shield Play-Off #DownSport #SouthBelfastSport #MichaelSadlier (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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Ulster League can lift Dungannon’s belief for All-Ireland quest, says Jonny Gillespie The 2024/25 season is still very much in its infancy, but Dungannon have taken some early strides and face Malone on Saturday with finishing top in the Ulster League’s Group A on the line for both sides.

Ulster League can lift Dungannon’s belief for All-Ireland quest, says Jonny Gillespie #DownSport #SouthBelfastSport #MichaelSadlier (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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First senior duel start of Ballyclare reaping rewards, says Mike Orchin-McKeever Ballyclare play their first ever game as a senior club on Saturday in what will be a tasty local derby too as Ballymena are due at the Cloughan for this Ulster League Division Two meeting.

First senior duel start of Ballyclare reaping rewards, says Mike Orchin-McKeever #MichaelSadlier #AntrimSport #ClubRugby (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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Jack Hardy’s class and experience a major boost for Rainey Old Boys Rainey have pulled off quite a coup for the 2024/25 season in securing the services of ACT Brumbies out-half Jack Hardy.

Jack Hardy’s class and experience a major boost for Rainey Old Boys #MichaelSadlier #DerrySport (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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Ireland fall short against New Zealand in bid to clinch third place in World Championship Ireland’s bid to clinch a third-place finish at the World Rugby U20 Championship came undone in the Cape Town rain as New Zealand piled on the points in a second half salvo.

Ireland fall short against New Zealand in bid to clinch third place in World Championship #IrishRugbyFootballUnionIRFU #MichaelSadlier (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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Rob Herring poised for Ireland bench role in South Africa… but further Ulster input seems unlikely One down then and one to go though this is now about saving the series, a wholly different dynamic for the tourists at the end of what has been one gruelling season.

Rob Herring poised for Ireland bench role in South Africa… but further Ulster input seems unlikely #MichaelSadlier #UlsterRugby #AndyFarrell (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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South Africa 27 Ireland 20 ratings: Which players stood out despite defeat in Pretoria? Ireland fell to a 27-20 loss to South Africa in the opening Test of their two-game slate in Pretoria, but which players stood out for Andy Farrell’s side despite the defeat?

South Africa 27 Ireland 20 ratings: Which players stood out despite defeat in Pretoria? #IrishRugbyFootballUnionIRFU #MichaelSadlier (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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Springboks kicked the crap out of us in Battle of Pretoria, recalls Ireland's Kevin Maggs The occasion was dubbed the ‘Battle of Pretoria’ with compelling reason behind the naming rights and Kevin Maggs has never entirely parted company with the memory even after 26 years.

Springboks kicked the crap out of us in Battle of Pretoria, recalls Ireland's Kevin Maggs #IrishRugbyFootballUnionIRFU #MichaelSadlier (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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Nick Williams: I played my best rugby with Ulster… Belfast will always be like home Best to begin with a bar in Soho. Strange as it may seem, this is where the current phase of Nick Williams’ journey has its genesis, a chance meeting in London’s West End last summer.

Nick Williams: I played my best rugby with Ulster… Belfast will always be like home #SouthBelfastSport #MichaelSadlier #UlsterRugby (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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Instonians end 25-year wait for Senior Cup glory with extra-time win over Queen’s in Final It was a dramatic Final which went all the way to extra time before the sides could be separated and then it proved to be Instonians who did enough to take the trophy and bridge a 25-year-gap since their previous success.

Instonians end 25-year wait for Senior Cup glory with extra-time win over Queen’s in Final #SouthBelfastSport #MichaelSadlier (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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Why Ballyclare’s rise to senior rugby for the first time will impact entire town Sometimes it’s just fated to happen.

Why Ballyclare’s rise to senior rugby for the first time will impact entire town #SouthBelfastSport #MichaelSadlier #AntrimSport (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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Queen’s University seal survival in Division 1B after nervy Play-Off win over Barnhall Queen’s University survived a late rally from visitors Barnhall to win a tense Promotion/Relegation Play-Off Final 20-18 and stay in Division 1B for the 2024/25 season.

Queen’s University seal survival in Division 1B after nervy Play-Off win over Barnhall #DownSport #SouthBelfastSport #MichaelSadlier (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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Queen's University and Bangor hungry to complete their survival missions It’s Finals day for the AIL’s Relegation/Promotion Play-Offs, with both Queen’s University and Bangor facing their own respective shoot-outs to stay put for the 2024/25 season.

Queen's University and Bangor hungry to complete their survival missions #DownSport #SouthBelfastSport #MichaelSadlier (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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Harry Sheridan: Benetton will be licking their lips after Ulster’s performance against Cardiff He was downbeat, not what you might expect from a 22-year-old who had not only just been on the winning side but who had also secured the Player of the Match accolade.

Harry Sheridan: Benetton will be licking their lips after Ulster’s performance against Cardiff #UnitedRugbyChampionship #MichaelSadlier (✍️@BelTel_Sport)

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