Ulster knocked out of Champions Cup in high-scoring defeat to Bordeaux
Ulster went down fighting in a 43-31 defeat by Bordeaux at Stade Chaban-Delmas that ends their Investec Champions Cup campaign at the last-16 stage.
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Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland excited by 'chunky and athletic' Diarmuid Mangan
When Simon Easterby confirmed his Ireland squad for this week's Guinness Six Nations training week, the additions of Gavin Coombes, John Hodnett, Nick Timoney, Stuart McCloskey and Jacob Stockdale were all pretty obvious selections.
Ireland forwards Caelan Doris and Rónan Kelleher in fitness battles for Wales Six Nations clash
Ireland forwards Caelan Doris and Rónan Kelleher are injury doubts ahead of Saturday's Six Nations clash with Wales, while Iain Henderson and Cormac Izuchukwu are definitely out.
Hamstring problem rules Iain Henderson out of Ireland’s game with Wales
Ireland second-row Iain Henderson has been ruled out of their Guinness Six Nations trip to Wales and skipper Caelan Doris is a major doubt for the Cardiff clash.
Uncapped Leinster prop Jack Boyle named in first Ireland squad under Simon Easterby
Interim Ireland head coach Simon Easterby has named uncapped Leinster prop Jack Boyle in a 36-man squad for the Guinness Six Nations.
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.
Harnessing the vibrancy of youth key for Ulster
Ulster finally got back to winning ways with an away win against Connacht at the Dexcom Stadium on Saturday night.
'It shows the character of the team to come back like that' - Richie Murphy hails Ulster spirit
Richie Murphy hailed his young side as Ulster ended a five-game losing streak with a shock win over Connacht in the URC.