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Thursday 30 March 2023 Dublin: 10°C

# Craig Gilroy

Last year
2022
# Loss
Craig Gilroy banned for four weeks for high tackle on Scarlets' Tom Rogers
The Ulster wing received only a yellow card for the hit during his side’s victory over their Welsh visitors but will miss the next four matches.
# URC
Ulster's Craig Gilroy cited after heavy hit on Scarlets winger
Gilroy appeared fortunate not to have been red carded for the heavy tackle on Thomas Rogers.
All time
# Jack McGrath
Jack McGrath returns to Ulster squad after injury lay-off as Gilroy gets set for 200th cap
Ulster play Ospreys tomorrow with a record of five wins and one defeat from their six games this season.
# The Climb
Gilroy determined to 'light it up every time' as he closes in on 200 Ulster caps
The 30-year-old is also slowly creeping up on the overall try-scoring record in the Celtic League under its various guises.
# wing man
Ever-present Craig Gilroy determined to join Ulster's exclusive 200 club
The 31-year-old is six caps away from the milestone.
# wing man
Ulster's Gilroy out to hit top stride as he hails Payne's defensive influence
The 29-year-old has been working hard on his reads out on the edge of the defence.
# Recovery
'Last year was tough at times, especially with the injury I had'
Craig Gilroy is glad to have shaken off injury and is enjoying his new role as the elder statesman of Ulster’s back-line.
# Craig Gilroy
Ulster and Ireland's Craig Gilroy unavailable for selection amid internal review
Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding are also subject to similar reviews by rugby officials.
# Pen to Paper
Ireland winger Gilroy commits future to Ulster, as Timoney handed first senior contract
The northern province announced the contract news this afternoon.
# Ulster
'The scoreboard looks good but there was a hell of a lot of effort that went into getting that'
Interim Ulster boss Jono Gibbes got off to a winning start with a comprehensive defeat of the Southern Kings on Friday night.
# Champions Cup
Cheekbone surgery sidelines Gilroy, but Herbst back for Ulster's trip to Wasps
The wing has undergone surgery to have a plate inserted after he was an early casualty in the hard-fought win over La Rochelle.
# Patience
Ulster's Gilroy ready to savour his 150th cap after months of waiting
Craig Gilroy suffered a back injury earlier this year which held him back from reaching the 150 mark.
# Be Back Soon
Blow for Ulster and Ireland as Craig Gilroy is ruled out for three months
Wing has developed a stress fracture in his lower back.
# Pro12
Olding switches to out-half as Ulster target playoff push against Zebre
Les Kiss’s side can move into the top four with a win on Saturday evening.
# In The Mix
Gilroy gets chance to stake Ireland claim in Ulster's Pro12 clash with Glasgow
Les Kiss makes eight changes for Saturday’s Ravenhill meeting.
# Backline Quality
Ulster boosted by released Ireland internationals and fit-again Pienaar
Craig Gilroy is back after scoring a hat-trick last weekend in Rome.
# High Standards
Schmidt rates Gilroy display as 'a mixed bag' as Jackson stresses his quality
The Ulster wing scored three tries but didn’t fully meet the Ireland head coach’s standards.
# Try time
WATCH: Enjoy all nine tries again as Ireland put pitiful Italy to the sword
Joe Schmidt’s side pick up the first try bonus point scored in the Six Nations.
# Team news
Healy and Ryan start as Ireland look to bounce back in Italy
Ulster wing Craig Gilroy has come onto the Ireland bench for the trip to Rome.
# tour de force
"I think I've won Joe over" - Craig Gilroy ready to take chance against Boks
The Ulsterman’s in line to win his eighth cap this evening.
# playmaker
Paddy Jackson aiming to get familiar faces outside him firing in Johannesburg
Conor Murray and Robbie Henshaw are the only non-Ulster backs named for Ireland this weekend.
# dejected
'It's déjà vu for us' - Ulster come up short at the RDS yet again
Craig Gilroy is certain Les Kiss can lead the northern province to better days.
# razzle dazzle
Gilroy, Healy and Heaslip's efforts up for 2016 Try of the Year award
These are the nominees for the prize at IRUPA’s awards ceremony next month.
# Report
Second-half fightback sees Ulster beaten in Glasgow
Six Nations star Stuart Hogg was influential again, as the Irish side lost out.
# Recalled
Gilroy, Foley and Murphy added to Ireland's Six Nations squad
Mike Ross and Cian Healy have also returned to the mix ahead of the trip to Twickenham.
# Team news
Gilroy returns to Ulster line-up but big names left out for Champions Cup trip
Les Kiss has made eight changes for Sunday’s meeting with Oyonnax in France.
# Banged Up
This literal 'hospital pass' left Craig Gilroy with a fractured eye socket
Semi Kunatani was fairly overzealous when he got the chance to dump Gilroy in to touch too.
# Fitness
Craig Gilroy and Jordi Murphy on gym routines, sleep and personal bests
The Ireland internationals tell The42 about how their prepare off the pitch.
# suftum
Gilroy the perfect spark to counter 'chaotic' Toulouse
Ulster hope to bounce back from a horrible defeat to Saracens against the four-time European champions.
# northern promise
'Ulster are capable of winning silverware - I wouldn't have stayed if I didn't think so'
Ulster winger Craig Gilroy on Les Kiss and his determination to return to Joe Schmidt’s Ireland side.
# sealed with a kiss
Irish duo return for Ulster's trip to Oyonnax as Les Kiss makes his presence felt with selection
Andrew Trimble and Craig Gilroy are both included for the team’s Champions Cup test.
# Pen to Paper
Ireland international and 'fan favourite' Gilroy commits long-term future to Ulster
The winger has signed a two-year contract extension.
# Record Breaker
Ulster hammer Treviso on a special night for record breaker Trimble
Trimble becomes Ulster’s record appearance holder in the 41 point win.
# wing and a prayer
'You have to be a little bit disappointed': Craig Gilroy staying sharp in case Ireland's call comes
After eight weeks in an international setup, it’s difficult to head back to Pro12 duty.
# Ulster
Bowe and Trimble included in strong Ulster team to face Edinburgh
Trimble lines out for Ulster for the first time since October.
# back to the grindstone
Summer's over: Here's how your favourite Irish rugby stars spent their holidays
Jackson and Henderson went to the woods, Heaslip acted out some Will Smith lyrics and everybody broke their diet plan wide open.
# Baa-Baas Beating
Schmidt's Ireland lose out to entertaining Barbarians in Limerick
The invitational side were deserved winners at Thomond Park.
# chance to impress
5 Irish players who have a big opportunity to impress against the Barbarians
A big performance will see these guys back in the hunt for a World Cup spot.
# Prolific
Gilroy hoping scintillating Ulster form catches Schmidt's eye for World Cup
The 23-year-old has been in excellent try-scoring form for Ulster so far this season.
# Team news
Ulster ring the changes as front-liners return for Glasgow semi-final
Influential second row Franco van der Merwe misses out due to a knee injury.