Ireland will not be distracted by Jackson absence, insists Ferris
7 years ago by Irish IndependentStephen Ferris has insisted that Ireland will not be distracted by Paddy Jackson's absence from the international set-up ahead of Saturday's clash with New Zealand.
Driven by desire to break new ground
7 years ago by Irish IndependentJamie Heaslip retreats with surprise when reminded that the 10th anniversary of his first Ireland cap is fast approaching. It was November 26, 2006, when he, Stephen Ferris and a teenage Luke Fitzgerald...
'Embarrassed' Leinster are a different beast at home, warns Ferris
7 years ago by Irish IndependentWhen Stephen Ferris launched a scathing attack on Ulster's lack of ball-carrying ability prior to his former province's 30-6 thrashing of Leinster three weeks ago, it prompted an emphatic response from...
Ferris urges the IRFU to allow Ulster sign replacement for Coetzee
8 years ago by Irish IndependentStephen Ferris has urged the IRFU to allow Ulster to sign a short-term replacement for the injured Marcell Coetzee.
'It's been a happy hunting ground for us'- Stephen Ferris confident Ireland can undo France in Paris
8 years ago by Irish IndependentFormer Ireland and Ulster flanker Stephen Ferris believes that the Stade de France is longer the bogie ground it once was for Irish teams, and is confident that Joe Schmidt and co will get the better of...
Ferris says criticism of Ireland was over the top
8 years ago by Irish IndependentAt 30 years of age, Stephen Ferris should be preparing for another visit to the Stade de France this Saturday, but instead he spent yesterday touring Dundalk with the RBS Six Nations trophy and tomorrow...
Ireland's call on Heaslip
8 years agoThis Sunday Jamie Heaslip will lead Ireland into battle against an exciting Argentina side that stands between them and their first ever Rugby World Cup semi final.Ireland have been dealt major blows since...
Stephen Ferris on jail fears over assault and not having enough money to pay for meal after Ireland call-up
8 years ago by Irish IndependentUlster rugby star Stephen Ferris has revealed he feared going to prison following an assault while defending his brother while also admitting he didn't have enough money to pay for a meal after his first...
10 memorable Irish World Cup moments
8 years ago by Irish IndependentCian Tracey looks back on some stand-out occasions from Stephen Ferris picking up Will Genia like a ragdoll, to Keith Wood's heroics and the Lens nightmare of '99
Stephen Ferris says Andrew Trimble can still make Rugby World Cup
8 years ago by Belfast Telegraph: RugbyStephen Ferris is expecting a big season from Ulster after watching his old side secure a 28-6 bonus-point win against the Ospreys to open the PRO12 campaign.
