URC clashes to provide Ireland 'A' hopefuls audition
The addition of an Ireland 'A' fixture has added a little extra spice to this weekend’s URC action with a number of fringe players looking to impress.
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Ulster's Cormac Izuchukwu hitting form at right time for Ireland hopes
Denied a player of the match award by Lawrence Dallaglio despite running in a hat-trick of tries, Cormac Izuchukwu took it all in his stride.
Munster set for O'Gara reunion in Champions Cup last 16; French favour sends Ulster through
Munster will go head-to-head with club legend and former out-half Ronan O'Gara as they will face La Rochelle in the last 16 of the Investec Champions Cup.
Cormac Izuchukwu grabs hat-trick as Ulster hammer Exeter
Cormac Izuchukwu plundered a hat-trick of tries as Ulster ended their Investec Champions Cup pool stage campaign with a 52-24 hammering of Exeter at Kingspan Stadium.
Rob Herring starts for Ulster, while JJ Hanrahan set for Connacht return away to Cardiff
Ireland international Rob Herring returns for Ulster on Friday night, one of five changes to Richie Murphy's side as they look to keep their slim hopes of reaching the Investec Champions Cup knockout stage alive.
Breaking First Ireland Six Nations squad under Simon Easterby along expected lines
Interim Ireland head coach Simon Easterby has named his squad for the Guinness Six Nations with just one uncapped player, Leinster's Jack Boyle, included.
Boost for Ulster as Iain Henderson, Nick Timoney and Cormac Izuchukwu return to training
Ulster have been given a boost ahead of Saturday's BKT URC clash with Connacht with the news that Iain Henderson, Nick Timoney and Cormac Izuchukwu are back in training.
Ulster and Munster make changes for Belfast Interpro
Ulster and Munster have both named much-changed sides for Friday night's United Rugby Championship Interpro at Kingspan Stadium, as they count the cost of last week's Champions Cup defeats.