URC team news: Harry Byrne makes first Leinster start of season
Robert Baloucoune will make his 50th appearance for Ulster when they visit Benetton on Saturday.
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Ben Healy scores last-gasp winner as Munster stun Ulster
Ben Healy scored a try from the final play as a much-changed Munster began 2023 with a stunning victory over Ulster in Belfast.
Munster rest internationals, injuries ease for Ulster
Munster head coach Graham Rowntree has rested Peter O'Mahony, Tadhg Beirne, Joey Carbery and Craig Casey for Sunday's meeting with Ulster at Kingspan Stadium, while the hosts have been boosted by the return of several injured players for the New Year's Day derby.
Herring and Burns ruled out for Ulster
Ulster will be without both Rob Herring and Billy Burns for Friday night's BKT United Rugby Championship meeting with Connacht at the Sportsground (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player).
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.
James Hume likely to miss Ulster's meeting with La Rochelle
Ulster centre James Hume looks likely to miss Saturday's crucial Heineken Champions Cup meeting with La Rochelle on Saturday, but the province are hopeful Iain Henderson and John Cooney could return at 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.
Predicting Ireland's Six Nations starting XV
The dust has only settled on Ireland’s autumn campaign but thoughts are already turning to next year’s Six Nations and what Andy Farrell’s starting side will be when they travel to Cardiff in 10 weeks’ time.