Bundee Aki and Finlay Bealham return for Connacht against Bristol
Bundee Aki and Finlay Bealham both return for Connacht, among eight changes to their team for their final Investec Champions Cup Pool 1 game against Bristol Bears on Friday.
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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.
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.
United Rugby Championship team of the week round 8: Leinster earn their spots
The Christmas interprovincial derbies took centre stage in round eight of the BKT United Rugby Championship.
Jonny Bell: Game management the difference for Ulster
Ulster coach Jonny Bell pinpointed his side's game management as the key difference, as they warmed up for Christmas with a vital 20-19 win over Connacht at Kingspan Stadium.
Ulster hold firm to earn derby win against Connacht
The Christmas celebrations can start early for Ulster, after they held on for a vital win against Connacht at Kingspan Stadium, to get back to winning ways in the BKT United Rugby Championship.
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.
Connacht's Colm Reilly ruled out for 12 weeks with ankle injury
Connacht have received mixed news on the injury front ahead of Friday night's meeting with Bordeaux-Begles in the Investec Champions Cup.