Ulster's Tom O'Toole suspened for start of Six Nations
Ulster's Tom O'Toole will miss the start of Ireland's Six Nations campaign after being hit with a six-match ban.
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Ulster prop Tom O'Toole banned for two Ireland Six Nations games against England and Scotland
Ulster and Ireland prop Tom O'Toole has been hit with a six-match ban, which rules him out of the opening two games of the Guinness Six Nations.
Ulster end losing run by beating Connacht
Ulster ended a five-match losing run in all competitions with a dogged 17-7 United Rugby Championship win at Connacht.
Connacht make three changes, Ulster hand Jack Murphy first start
Connacht have made three changes to their side to take on Ulster at Dexcom Stadium in Saturday's URC derby, while the visitors have handed academy out-half Jack Murphy a first start.
Saturday sport: Leinster and Connacht face off in URC
Manchester City will be hoping for an early Christmas present of an uptick in form this afternoon.
URC team news: Leinster changes; international trio back for Connacht
The Leinster team to take on Connacht in the URC on Saturday evening sees Alex Soroka make his first appearance of the season, while international trio Bundee Aki, Mack Hansen and Finlay Bealham all return for the visitors.
Vintage Bordeaux set to test Ulster stomach for fight
It was little over 12 months ago when Bordeaux-Begles turned up to Galway to face Connacht in the opening round of the 2023/24 Investec Champions Cup and nobody was quite sure what to expect.
Connacht's MacHale Park switch still in 'discussion phase'
Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins says it's an exciting prospect to bring his side to Mayo for their URC Interpro against Munster in March of next year, but discussions about the switch are still at an early stage.