United Rugby Championship team of the week round 8: Leinster earn their spots
The Christmas interprovincial derbies took centre stage in round eight of the BKT United Rugby Championship.
Jacob Stockdale Sport News
Champions Cup round two team of the week: Ulster lead the way
It was another mixed weekend for the Irish sides in Investec Champions Cup action.
Champions Cup round one Irish team of the week: Leinster lead the way
The Irish provinces only picked up six points from four Investec Champions Cup games over the weekend, with Leinster taking four and Munster two.
Ulster battle back to secure victory over Lions in the URC
Ulster came from behind to beat the Emirates Lions at a windswept Kingspan Stadium, scoring three tries to the visitors' two in game which was in the balance throughout.
Iain Henderson and Rob Herring start for Ulster against Lions
Iain Henderson and Rob Herring will both start for Ulster, while Marty Moore is set to make his return from a long-term knee injury in the province's meeting with the Emirates Lions at Kingspan Stadium on Friday.
Stewart hails 'special win' for Ulster over Munster
Ulster captain Tom Stewart hailed his side's comeback win as they overcame an 11-point deficit to claim the BKT URC spoils against Munster.
Ulster come from behind to earn brilliant win v Munster
Munster's unbeaten start to the BKT United Rugby Championship is over after an inspired second-half comeback from Ulster saw the northern province win a thrilling Interpro at Kingspan Stadium.
Internationals return for Ulster v Munster Interpro
Ulster and Munster will both welcome back several of their Ireland World Cup players for tomorrow's BKT United Rugby Championship interpro at Kingspan Stadium (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player).