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John Cooney is staying at Ulster Rugby despite interest from France.

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

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.

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Uncapped Michael Lowry one of eight Ulster players in Ireland Six Nations squad

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We will give our referees all the help they need, say Irish FA

Ulster’s back line comes of age in Northampton, Jared Payne’s departure and Jacob Stockdale’s injury

Ulster will take European fate in stride, insists Roddy Grant

Province hoping Jacob Stockdale makes a quick recovery

Armagh miss out on final after penalties to Monaghan

Declan Bogue Opinion Two defeats… but Tyrone had the best pre-season ahead of 2022 mission

Second place is always a failure for me, insists Glentoran ace Seanan Clucas

Steven Davis shouldn’t retire as he still has so much to offer Northern Ireland, maintains Steve Lomas

Irish League’s big-money deals have made transfers more difficult, says Gary Hamilton

Derry’s McKenna Cup hopes are dashed by first-half blitz as Donegal reach decider

Podcasts

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

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

In-Depth

Gareth McAuley Opinion Let’s try and talk back to the referees and find solution to better officiating

Whitey Anderson: People laughed when Ballinamallard were dreaming of Premiership football but we did it and I’m very proud of that

Declan Bogue Opinion County GAA teams preach the value of the collective… this should stretch to their willingness to get Covid-19 vaccines

Linfield legend Peter Thompson on how he has learnt ‘not to take life for granted’ with health battles after early end to stunning career

Jonathan Bradley Opinion Ulster Rugby’s Academy graduates have changed the business model but that will be fully tested in crucial European double-header

Irish League

Second place is always a failure for me, insists Glentoran ace Seanan Clucas

Luke Wade-Slater leads way as Warrenpoint Town taste Mid-Ulster Cup success

Irish League’s big-money deals have made transfers more difficult, says Gary Hamilton

We will give our referees all the help they need, say Irish FA

Ulster Rugby

Ulster’s back line comes of age in Northampton, Jared Payne’s departure and Jacob Stockdale’s injury

Ulster will take European fate in stride, insists Roddy Grant

Ulster hoping Jacob Stockdale makes a quick recovery

Qualified Ulster will still be motivated to win, insists Dan McFarland

GAA

Derry’s McKenna Cup hopes are dashed by first-half blitz as Donegal reach decider

Armagh miss out on final after penalties to Monaghan

Declan Bogue Opinion Ryan McEvoy will be key if Kilcoo are to end Down’s 33-year wait for an All-Ireland club title

Declan Bonner is relishing semi-final tussle despite facing a numbers game

Golf

Rory McIlroy taking inspiration from Tiger Woods ahead of Abu Dhabi Championship

Collin Morikawa using Bahamas setback as motivation to become world number one

‘Special’ Royal County Down voted world’s best golf course

Bryson DeChambeau: I don’t want to be a super-controversial figure

Motorcycling

Classic TT will be missing when Manx Grand Prix returns

Ulster Grand Prix return confirmed as new organisers take over ‘world’s fastest road race’

North West 200 set to go ahead in May as top names gear up for road racing return

Award is recognition of Northern Ireland’s world standing, insists Jonathan Rea