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).
Mike Lowry Sport News
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.
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.
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.