United Rugby Championship Round 9 team of the week: Ulster men stand up
Round nine of the BKT United Rugby Championship saw Connacht end their losing streak and Ulster get a rare win in Dublin.
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Tony Butler starts at 10 for Munster in Interpro v Connacht
Tony Butler will start at out-half for Munster in their New Year's Day Interpro against Connacht at the Sportsground.
Connacht's Diarmuid Kilgallen ruled out for a 'couple of months'
Connacht are likely to be without Diarmuid Kilgallen for a couple of months after confirming that the wing suffered a "significant" hamstring injury.
Mack is back - Hansen starts as Connacht and Ulster name teams
Mack Hansen will start at full-back for Connacht in Friday night's BKT United Rugby Championship meeting with Ulster, as Pete Wilkins makes seven changes to his side for the Interpro in Belfast.
Ulster's Rob Herring ruled out of Interpro v Connacht
Ulster will be without hooker Rob Herring for Friday night's BKT United Rugby Championship Interpro with Connacht at Kingspan Stadium.
Ulster show of force a 'timely' reminder for Connacht
Ulster's Champions Cup win over Racing 92 has provided a "timely reminder" of their strengths, says Connacht boss Pete Wilkins.
Boost for Connacht as Mack Hansen 'ready to go' for Ulster clash
Connacht have been boosted by the return to fitness of Ireland wing Mack Hansen ahead of Friday's BKT United Rugby Championship clash trip to Ulster.
Pete Wilkins: Connacht gifted Saracens too many points
Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins felt there were positives from his side's performance against Saracens in the Investec Champions Cup on Saturday but felt they made it too easy at times for the Gallagher Premiership side.