Cooney and Henderson doubts for Ulster
Ulster could be without John Cooney, Iain Henderson and Tom Stewart for Sunday's Heineken Champions Cup opener against Sale Sharks on Sunday.
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Saturday sport: World Cup knockout games kick off in Qatar
The World Cup's knockout stages kick-off this afternoon with the USA looking to cause an upset against the Netherlands.
URC teams: Iain Henderson starts for Ulster against Leinster
Iain Henderson will captain Ulster against Leinster in Saturday night's top-of-the-table URC clash in what his first start since returning from injury.
Rónan Kelleher: Leinster must stop Ulster maul in its tracks
Rónan Kelleher said Leinster must find a way to negative Ulster's mauling game if they are to maintain their 100% start to the season.
Stuart Lancaster: Ulster 'a proper challenge' for Leinster
Stuart Lancaster believes Saturday's top-of-the-table clash between Leinster and Ulster has come at an ideal time for both provinces as their Ireland stars return ahead of a busy period of interprovincial and European action.
Ulster run in six tries to crush Zebre in the United Rugby Championship
Two tries from hooker Tom Stewart helped Ulster to a six-try bonus-point victory as they defeated bottom team Zebre Parma at the Kingspan Stadium.
Ulster captain Iain Henderson to return from injury v Zebre
Iain Henderson is set to make his first appearance of the season for Ulster in tomorrow's BKT United Rugby Championship meeting with Zebre Parma.
Sexton starts v Australia with McCarthy set for debut off bench
Ireland's injury worries have cleared up ahead of Saturday's final Test of the Autumn Nations Series against Australia at the Aviva Stadium.