URC team news: Ireland stars return for Connacht, Munster and Ulster
Connacht, Munster and Ulster welcome back a host of Ireland internationals for round two of the BKT United Rugby Championship.
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Tadgh McElroy joins up with Ulster ahead of South Africa tour
Former Connacht and Leinster hooker Tadgh McElroy has joined Ulster on a short-term deal, and has gone straight into the province's traveling squad for their URC tour to South Africa.
Iain Henderson ruled out of Ireland's summer tour of South Africa
Iain Henderson has been ruled out of action for three months and will miss Ireland's summer tour of South Africa.
Ciarán Frawley a doubt for Leinster's top-of-the-table clash with Bulls
Leinster will make a call later in the week on whether or not Ciarán Frawley will be available for selection for Friday's visit of Vodacom Bulls in the BKT United Rugby Championship.
Ireland internationals James Hume and Tom O'Toole sign contract extensions at Ulster
Ulster have received a welcome boost with James Hume and Tom O'Toole both agreeing long-term contract extensions with the province.
Burns kicking masterclass highlights gaps in Leinster's defensive approach
Billy Burns led Ulster to a monumental win against Leinster yesterday evening, to stop the league leaders from mustering their tenth win on the trot.
Sam Prendergast at out-half as Leinster change 14 for Ulster
Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has changed all but one of his team for the BKT United Rugby Championship interpro clash with Ulster on New Year's Day (live on RTÉ Radio 1).
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.
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