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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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.
URC teams: Nathan Doak at 10 for Ulster as Connacht ring changes
Nathan Doak starts at out-half for Ulster in Friday's BKT United Rugby Championship against Connacht, who have made 12 changes as they chase a seventh win in nine games.
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.
Garry Ringrose inspires 14-man Leinster to come-from-behind win over Ulster
Leinster produced a stunning response to Cian Healy’s first-half sending-off as captain Garry Ringrose’s classy second-half brace inspired a 38-29 bonus-point win over Ulster at the RDS.
Leinster defy red card in stunning comeback v Ulster
For those who believe that red cards ruin games, this should be required viewing.
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.
Furlong wary of facing 'wounded' Australia
Stand-in Ireland captain Tadhg Furlong expects wounded Australia to arrive in Dublin "all guns blazing" following their historic humiliation at the hands of Italy.