Tyrone Howe

Declan Kidney

Tyrone Howe: Ireland need pride after big fall

Let’s be honest, Ireland may have been minutes away from recording a home victory, but for the majority of the game they were out-thought, outgunned and outplayed by Warren Gatland and his men.

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Inside Tyrone Howe

Tyrone Howe: Application of rules isn’t tackling the real issues

Thursday, 9 February 2012

The spear, or tip tackle, is back in the headlines for all the wrong reasons.
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Tyrone Howe: Kidney has failed to reward players in real form

Thursday, 26 January 2012

Brian McLaughlin used the word ‘conservative’ to describe Declan Kidney’s recent announcement of his Ireland squad. As Ulster coach and subject to the establishment, this was as critical as he probably could get – he must have been tempted to use much stronger language.
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Brian McLaughlin

Tyrone Howe: Ulster can compete with best

Thursday, 26 January 2012

It may not be a terribly impressive attempt at poetry, but it still seems rather apt to cheer, ‘Hip hip hooray for the boys from Galway’. Of course, Ulster’s losing bonus point against Clermont would have done the trick but, nonetheless, how much better did it feel sitting down to watch the match in the full knowledge that qualification for the knock-out stages was secured?
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Craig Gilroy (centre) showed against Leicester that he has incredible balance and quick feet

Tyrone Howe: Ulster have set new standard

Thursday, 19 January 2012

Listening to the mock sarcasm of Swing Low Sweet Chariot ringing from the Ravenhill terraces, it really was a case of déjà vu.
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Tyrone Howe: McLaughlin’s men should have plenty left in tank

Thursday, 19 January 2012

Leaving Ravenhill, you could have been forgiven for assuming that quarter-final qualification was in the bag.
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Billy Twelvetrees scored 29 points last Saturday

Tyrone Howe: Ulster’s super boys to tame Tigers

Thursday, 12 January 2012

Ever since the Heineken Cup pools were announced, the big draw for Ulster supporters was always going to be the visit of Leicester Tigers to Ravenhill.
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Tyrone Howe: Biggest test waiting just around the corner for McCall

Thursday, 12 January 2012

It is always interesting to track the progress of Ulster Rugby’s exiles. At Saracens, Mark McCall, appears to be relishing the challenge and he has been joined by former Ulster fitness and conditioning coach Phil Morrow after the latter’s involvement with Ireland at the World Cup.
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John Afoa

Tyrone Howe: Overseas stars hold the key

Thursday, 5 January 2012

One of the outstanding features of last season for Ulster Rugby supporters was that they could settle down to watch the Six Nations with the tantalising prospect of proper meaningful rugby still to come.
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Tyrone Howe: Fans short changed, but McLaughlin’s hands were tied

Thursday, 5 January 2012

So, apparently five points was a case of ‘mission accomplished’ after Ulster’s fixtures against Leinster and Munster.
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Ulster's Craig Gilroy scored the fourth try against Scarlets

Tyrone Howe: Job done, bring on the Tigers

Wednesday, 21 December 2011

Away wins and bonus points are the golden tickets of Heineken Cup rugby. It has always been this way — while home victories are prerequisites, the extras and results further afield steer your level of ambition.
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Tyrone Howe: Salary cap fits in these tough economic times

Wednesday, 21 December 2011

The decision to introduce a salary cap announced by the four Welsh regions displays wise prudence and governance of their game.
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Northampton Saints' Chris Ashton and Leicester Tigers' Matt Smith

Tyrone Howe: Derby battles always offer biggest buzz

Wednesday, 7 December 2011

Wikipedia describes extreme sport as a popular term for certain activities perceived as having a high level of inherent danger. I can’t help but wonder whether derby games in rugby would qualify?
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Tyrone Howe: Aironi battles perfectly timed for Ulster bonus

Wednesday, 7 December 2011

In the next two weeks, Ulster face Aironi with one clear goal — two bonus point wins.
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Mike Tindall had his punishment for breaking the RFU code of conduct reduced

Tyrone Howe: English shame smells like lack of team spirit

Wednesday, 30 November 2011

About ten years ago, on a wet windy morning at Ravenhill, I can remember sitting in the changing-room about to go out for what we knew would be a hard training session. Sitting next to me was a young new recruit into the Ulster squad.
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Tyrone Howe: Ulster must come to fore after Firhill flop

Wednesday, 30 November 2011

If you want to look for mitigating factors for Ulster’s sub-performance against Glasgow last weekend, there are plenty to find.
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Brian McLaughlin

Tyrone Howe: Unlucky defeat to Tigers offers Ulster harsh lesson

Wednesday, 23 November 2011

As a sportsman, the worst feeling or thought to be left with as you leave the pitch is, ‘What if?’ It makes no difference whether it is the professional game, schools’ rugby, or the local club 4th XV — this is a human reaction and leaves you shaking your head in frustration.
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Tyrone Howe: No winners no matter what happens in Tindall appeal

Wednesday, 23 November 2011

When the RFU’s acting Chief Executive, Martyn Thomas, sits down tomorrow to hear Mike Tindall’s appeal against his £25,000 fine, you wonder whether he will seek guidance from precedents set elsewhere.
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Stephen Ferris put in an inspirational performance against Clermont

Tyrone Howe: Fired-up Ferris flawless against French

Wednesday, 16 November 2011

Last Saturday another chapter was written in Ulster’s rich rugby history. What is it about French teams and Ravenhill? I must confess that I felt utterly drained at the final whistle.
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Tyrone Howe: Rampant Ulster can tame troubled Tigers

Wednesday, 16 November 2011

Welford Road is the most intimidating rugby stadium that I have ever experienced. I only played there once and we got hammered.
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Simon Danielli prepares for Ulster's assault on the Heineken Cup

Tyrone Howe: It’s all hands to the pump for our Euro sortie

Wednesday, 9 November 2011

European rugby has been on the back-burner. For ages, it has seemed to be somewhere out there in the distance.
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