O'Connor leads Ulster for Edinburgh clash
Alan O'Connor will lead Ulster for their final BKT United Rugby Championship regular season game against Edinburgh (Friday, 7.35pm).
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Ulster without Rob Herring and Rob Baloucoune for Dragons visit
Ulster will be without both Rob Herring and Robert Baloucoune for Friday's BKT United Rugby Championship meeting with the Dragons at Kingspan Stadium.
Cardiff v Ulster Live: Kick-off time, TV channel and score updates
Cardiff host Ulster at the Arms Park this evening in what is a crucial clash in the context of the United Rugby Championship play-off race (7.35pm).
Lowry, Timoney and Hume all start for Ulster v Stormers
Ulster have made three changes to their side for Friday night's BKT United Rugby Championship meeting with the Stormers [live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player] in Belfast.
Joey Carbery left out of Ireland's Six Nations squad
Joey Carbery and Nick Timoney have been been left out of Ireland's squad for the opening rounds of the Guinness Six Nations, with Jamie Osborne the only uncapped player in a 37-man group.
Ulster's poor form continues with loss in Italy
A late penalty from Rhyno Smith saw Benetton move into the top five of the United Rugby Championship following a 31-29 victory over Ulster at the Stadio Monigo.
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.
Shane Daly reaping rewards from Emerging Ireland experience
It was met with a fair degree of scepticism at the time, but last year's Emerging Ireland tour of South Africa is ageing better than expected.