Breaking Sam Prendergast starts for Six Nations debut v England
Sam Prendergast will start at out-half for Ireland in their opening Guinness Six Nations match against England on Saturday.
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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.
Champions Cup team news: Tadhg Furlong returns for Leinster, three changes for Munster, while Iain Henderson back for Ulster
Tadhg Furlong will play his first game since October, while RG Snyman and Jordie Barrett are both held back on the bench for Leinster's Investec Champions Cup meeting with La Rochelle on Sunday.
Richie Murphy says Ulster will take on Leicester Tigers with 'confidence'
Richie Murphy insists his Ulster side will face Leicester with "confidence" despite a number of injury and suspension set-backs for the club.
Harnessing the vibrancy of youth key for Ulster
Ulster finally got back to winning ways with an away win against Connacht at the Dexcom Stadium on Saturday night.
'It shows the character of the team to come back like that' - Richie Murphy hails Ulster spirit
Richie Murphy hailed his young side as Ulster ended a five-game losing streak with a shock win over Connacht in the URC.
Dogged Ulster claim derby spoils against sloppy Connacht
Ulster condemned Connacht to a third successive BKT URC loss and moved up to eighth in the table following a well deserved 17-7 win at the Dexcom Stadium.
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.