Michael Sadlier

Rugby writer at Sunday Life/Belfast Telegraph

belfast, northern ireland, united kingdom

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Currently a freelance journalist based in Belfast. Rugby writer for the Sunday Life and the Belfast Telegraph. Also write on provincial and international rugby for the Irish Times, Press Association, Daily and Sunday Telegraph and the Western Mail.Am also a freelance production journalist with RE&DNI involved in the production of the Belfast Telegraph.

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Ulster eager to get back in action after frustrating weekend off

Though it was impossible not reflect upon the events of last weekend’s scrubbed out game with the Cheetahs, Ulster head coach Richie Murphy was understandably keen to focus on this weekend’s Challenge Cup Pool Three decider against Stade Francais (Saturda... See more

irishtimes.com•Michael Sadlier•Jan 13, 2026

'Player safety had to be taken into account' - Murphy on cancelation of Ulster v Cheetahs game

ULSTER HAVE RAPIDLY parked last Sunday’s frustration at not being able to play the Cheetahs in the Netherlands and are now fully focused a shoot-out against Stade Francais to determine who tops Pool Three in the Challenge Cup. An unplayable pitch, due to ... See more

the42.ie•Michael Sadlier•Jan 13, 2026

'I feel like I have a lot to give to Ulster and to professional rugby'

THIS HAS BEEN an unusual season for Jake Flannery. He has managed to play a part in every Ulster game in what has been an injury-ravaged time since switching from Munster in 2022. “This is probably the first year in a few years that I’ve got an injury-fre... See more

the42.ie•Michael Sadlier•Jan 10, 2026

Ulster momentum must not wane against struggling Cheetahs

Challenge Cup: Cheetahs v Ulster, NRCA Stadium, Amsterdam, Sunday, 3.15pm Irish time Though the weather in Amsterdam sounds far from promising, Ulster are on their travels this weekend, though their airmiles are nowhere near those of their ‘hosts’ the Che... See more

irishtimes.com•Michael Sadlier•Jan 9, 2026

Ulster expected to rotate squad for Cheetahs Challenge Cup encounter

It’s unusual these days to be venturing into unknown territory but, weather permitting, Ulster are facing a first visit to Amsterdam where host side the Cheetahs await them for round three of the Challenge Cup. With a resounding maximum point victory over... See more

irishtimes.com•Michael Sadlier•Jan 8, 2026

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Journalism at Dublin City UniversityGraduated: 1990

Bachelor Of Arts, History, Political Science at Queen'S UniversityGraduated: 1988

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Ulster eager to get back in action after frustrating weekend off

'Player safety had to be taken into account' - Murphy on cancelation of Ulster v Cheetahs game

'I feel like I have a lot to give to Ulster and to professional rugby'

Ulster momentum must not wane against struggling Cheetahs

Ulster expected to rotate squad for Cheetahs Challenge Cup encounter

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Ulster eager to get back in action after frustrating weekend off

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Ulster momentum must not wane against struggling Cheetahs

Ulster expected to rotate squad for Cheetahs Challenge Cup encounter

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