Mike Haley returns but Munster likely to rotate for Ulster
Munster look set to rest some of their Ireland internationals for Sunday's BKT United Rugby Championship meeting with Ulster in Belfast, while there is mixed news on the injury front.
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'Last year I found myself trying to do too much' - Carty refreshed after mid-season break
By this stage last season, Jack Carty had quite a few more miles on the clock.
URC teams: Nathan Doak at 10 for Ulster as Connacht ring changes
Nathan Doak starts at out-half for Ulster in Friday's BKT United Rugby Championship against Connacht, who have made 12 changes as they chase a seventh win in nine games.
Antoine Hastoy stars for La Rochelle as they hold off spirited Ulster comeback
Antoine Hastoy scored 26 points as La Rochelle made it two wins from two in Pool B of the European Champions Cup, holding firm to beat Ulster 36-29 in a remarkable game at the Aviva Stadium.
Ulster rally late vs La Rochelle but fall to third straight defeat
It felt like things couldn't get much worse for Ulster after last week’s 39-0 hammering away to Sale Sharks. At half-time, we were reconsidering that theory.
Champions Cup team news: Iain Henderson and Conor Murray return for Ulster and Munster
Iain Henderson and John Cooney return for Ulster in Saturday's crucial Heineken Champions Cup tie against holders La Rochelle (5.30pm), but James Hume and Jacob Stockdale miss out.
Dunloy's Shiels: We're not silly, we know we're underdogs
Dunloy, standard bearers in Ulster hurling in the 90s and 2000s, are back in the All-Ireland series for the first time in over a decade after conquering their modern tormentors Slaughtneil at the fourth time of asking.
Ulster prop Andy Warwick cited for head clash with Manu Tuilagi
Andy Warwick could miss Ulster's crucial Heineken Champions Cup tie against La Rochelle on Saturday after he was cited for a dangerous tackle on Manu Tuilagi during the heavy loss to Sale Sharks.