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'First class' Herring and Timoney sign new Ulster deals
Ulster duo Rob Herring and Nick Timoney have committed their futures to the province until the end of 2024-25 season.
Murray and Keenan to start for Ireland v South Africa
Conor Murray will win his 100th cap for Ireland in Saturday's Bank of Ireland Nations Series opener against South Africa at the Aviva Stadium, with the Munster scrum-half named in the starting team by head coach Andy Farrell.
Injured Ireland stars could play against Springboks
Ireland coach Andy Farrell said on Tuesday he had yet to rule out any of his squad's injured players from next week's November opener against world champions South Africa.
Joey Carbery to train fully with Ireland as key players up rehab
Joey Carbery has been cleared to take a full part in Ireland training week after shaking off the shoulder knock he suffered against Leinster.
Duane Vermeulen in Ulster travelling party for SA trip
Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen has been included in the Ulster squad for their two-game URC trip to South Africa.
Ulster's South Africa trip comes too soon for Iain Henderson, but James Hume set for return
Ulster have confirmed a 33-man squad for their two-game tour of South Africa, with captain Iain Henderson missing out as he continues his recovery from thumb surgery in the off-season.
URC team news: Sexton to return for Leinster, Connacht once again without Carty
Johnny Sexton is set to make his return for Leinster in tomorrow night's BKT United Rugby Championship meeting with Ulster in Belfast.