Champions Cup knockout stages look lopsided and diluted
The Champions Cup pool stages have drawn to a close and the knockout pairings are now known.
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Rob Herring starts for Ulster, while JJ Hanrahan set for Connacht return away to Cardiff
Ireland international Rob Herring returns for Ulster on Friday night, one of five changes to Richie Murphy's side as they look to keep their slim hopes of reaching the Investec Champions Cup knockout stage alive.
Few silver linings for Stephen Ferris after latest Ulster loss
Former Ulster and Ireland back row Stephen Ferris admitted it was increasingly difficult to unearth any positives from the province's performances after they made it three defeats from three in the Investec Champions Cup on Saturday.
Champions Cup Round 3: All You Need to Know
After a weekend off, the four Irish provinces return to action as attention moves from the Christmas Interpros to the second half of the Investec Champions Cup pool stage.
Richie Murphy says Ulster will take on Leicester Tigers with 'confidence'
Richie Murphy insists his Ulster side will face Leicester with "confidence" despite a number of injury and suspension set-backs for the club.
Mark Sexton to depart Connacht for 'new opportunity' while Ben Murphy and Paul Boyle sign contract extensions
Connacht have confirmed that Mark Sexton will leave the province at the end of the season, with the attack coach believed to be joining Ulster.
Provinces focus turns to Europe after weekend off
The Irish provinces return to action in Europe after a rare New Year's weekend off.
'Really difficult' - but dad Richie proud of Murphy boys Ben and Jack
The Murphys are not the first set of brothers to face off against each other for Irish provinces, and not even the first or second to do so in 2024, but their clash, when Connacht hosted Ulster last Saturday, did have a unique aspect.