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Ireland's Dan Sheehan during a team run at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Brian Lawless/Press Association)

Captain Dan Sheehan insists Ireland still have quality to succeed

Ulster's Stuart McCloskey will start for Ireland in Friday's showdown with Argentina. (Photo by DAVID GRAY / AFP via Getty Images)

Four Ulster players included in Ireland squad for Argentina clash

Pictured are (from left) brothers Oli, Seb and Freddie Clark, who play for Instonians in the All-Ireland League. (Photo credit: Instonians RFC)

Clark siblings are latest set of brothers to play together at Instonians

Malone’s Sam Green (left) on the move against Clogher Valley. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Instonians 'really aligned' towards AIL progress off slick start

Ulster's Michael Lowry tackled against Stormers during the United Rugby Championship match on Saturday in Cape Town. (Photo by Grant Pitcher/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Richie Murphy's 'we need to get back home' Ulster message

Instonians player/coach Paul Pritchard (right). (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

Instonians' 'confidence and execution' plus across AIL

Jed Findlay on show this season for Queen's. (Photo by Queen's RFC)

Jed Findlay credits 'one of the nicest blokes' on path to Ulster growth

Josh Pentland playing for Malone. (Photo by Pacemaker Press/Stephen Davison)

Malone momentum test with AIL home derby date

Ulster head coach Richie Murphy in South Africa. (Photo by Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Ulster's Matthew Devine highlights ‘massive influence’ behind summer switch

Ulster's Juarno Augustus against the Bulls last weekend in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Ulster's Juarno Augustus 'to prove that I still can do it in the biggest game'

Ulster Head Coach Richie Murphy during a press conference after the United Rugby Championship match against the Bulls

Ulster must cope without Ireland players in URC clash with Stormers

Banbridge’s Ben Johnston tackled by Chris Balfour against Enniskillen. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

Josh Gibson faith in Queen’s ‘clicking’ despite poor AIL run

Ulster's Jamie Benson during the United Rugby Championship loss to the Bulls in South Africa. (Photo by Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Richie Murphy's URC result pain but pride in Ulster performance against Bulls

Louis Ludik with Ulster in 2014. (Photo by Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker Press)

Ex-Ulster Louis Ludik and maximum points Ballyclare 'perfect fit'

Current Dungannon coach Bryan Young (front) celebrating a win with Ulster in 2011. (Photo by Darren Kidd/PressEye)

Ex-Ulster ace 'to challenge the players in different ways' as Dungannon coach

Chay Mullins on international duty with Team Ireland Sevens during the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Chay Mullins cements ‘not just a passenger’ Ulster and Ireland ambition
Chay Mullins arrived at Ravenhill in the summer with a point to prove after leaving Connacht.
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Ulster's Cormac Izuchukwu. (Photo by Peter Morrison/PA Wire)

'You stick to what works' - Cormac Izuchukwu's Ulster plan for Bulls test

Jamie Benson joined Ulster from Harlequins during the off-season. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Ulster's Jamie Benson and James McNabney earn maiden Ireland call-ups

Ulster forwards coach Clarke Dermody. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Ulster ready for URC 'cool challenge' across South Africa tests

Henry Walker scored two tries on his European debut for Ulster against Zebre. (Photo credit: Ulster Rugby)

Henry Walker shines on European debut after two-try display for Ulster

Ulster head coach Richie Murphy was relieved to see his side win their first game of the season against Zebre on Saturday. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Richie Murphy underscores importance of Ulster's first win of season

Ulster's Tom O'Toole embracing switch as 'I'll have to problem solve'

Ulster winger Robert Baloucoune during a press conference this week ahead of this weekend's European Challenge Cup trip against Zebre in Parma. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Ulster's Robert Baloucoune eager to make amends for European final collapse

Richie Murphy's Ulster have yet to claim their first win of the season. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Mark Sexton hopes Ulster can go one better in European Challenge Cup quest

Adam Barron of Ballyclare opened the scoring in a 61-42 victory over Malahide at The Cloughan. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

Big wins for Malone and Ballyclare in All Ireland League

Ulster Rugby head coach Richie Murphy. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Ulster boss Richie Murphy 'bitterly disappointed' after failure to win

Nathan Doak is confident Ulster can claim their first win of the season in this weekend's huge interpro clash against Munster at Ravenhill. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)

Ulster's Nathan Doak primed for massive Ravenhill clash with Munster
Nathan Doak is relishing his scrum-half battle with international colleague Craig Casey as Ulster face Munster on Saturday evening seeking their first win of the season in a huge interpro showdown at Ravenhill.
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Clogher Valley will hope to maintain their strong run of form as they face Banbridge

Clogher Valley pleased with start but face tough Banbridge test says coach

Ballymena go in search of their third successive victory as they take on Queen's

Summer signings driving Ballymena’s winning start ahead of Queen’s test

Nick Timoney and Ulster are seeking their first victory of the season against Munster at Ravenhill this weekend. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Nick Timoney says Ulster can overcome Munster and seal first win of season

Ulster defence coach Willie Faloon. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Ulster home help gains can come off 'energy' for Munster date

Queen's Conor Magee has returned from a long-term injury. (Photo by Queen's)

Lost season but Conor Magee relishing Queen's return and forward steps

Ulster head coach Richie Murphy. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Early-season frustrations but Ulster's Richie Murphy picking positives

Ulster head coach Richie Murphy. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Ulster end with draw after URC thriller in Glasgow

Malone players celebrate a try in victory over Banbridge at Gibson Park. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

Richard Boyd highlights keys to Malone 'ambition'

Queen's captain Flynn Longstaff. (Photo by Queen's)

Flynn Longstaff sets 'just to play a Queen's way of rugby' goal

Ulster’s Tom Stewart. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Ulster 'main priority' but Tom Stewart with eyes on all prizes

Ulster's Jamie Benson during a press confernce this week ahead of Saturday's United Rugby Championship game against Glasgow Warriors. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Versatile Ulster player Jamie Benson dreaming of Ireland opportunity

Ulster head coach Richie Murphy facing media before this weekend’s game in Glasgow. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Richie Murphy's URC 'reaction' goal for Ulster in Glasgow

Malone's Jacob Edwards tackled at Gibson Park on Saturday during the AIL derby date with Banbridge. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

AIL drama delight as Malone start off with ‘bit of a bang’

Eric O'Sullivan reflected on Ulster's loss to Edinburgh

Eric O'Sullivan hopes 'easy fixes' can help Ulster pick up win in Glasgow

Current Banbridge coach Neil Doak in the 1990s during his playing time. (Photo by Pacemaker Press)

Banbridge's Neil Doak embracing AIL derby dates crowd potential

City of Armagh head coach Chris Parker. (City of Armagh)

AIL fortress form goal across City of Armagh's Palace fixture run

Ulster head coach Richie Murphy. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

'We have to find out why' - Richie Murphy's Ulster questions after URC blow

Ulster head coach Richie Murphy. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Ulster fightback falls short in URC loss to Edinburgh

Ulster Rugby’s David McCann during a press conference this week ahead of Friday's United Rugby Championship opener against Edinburgh. (Photo by: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Ulster's David McCann says extra squad depth crucial to successful season

Ulster Head Coach Richie Murphy. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Richie Murphy optimistic summer signings could be missing link for Ulster

Ireland women's Erin King. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

'We'll come back stronger' - Ireland pain but captain Erin King staying positive

Ireland women's head coach Scott Bemand. (Photo by Brian Lawless/PA Wire)

Scott Bemand excited for Ireland progress across women's Global Series

Ballynahinch's Kelvin Hamilton tackled by Josh Quail in the Senior Cup clash with Banbridge. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

Ballymena pride over pre-season progress around AIL squad prep

Ulster Rugby’s assistant coach Mark Sexton. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Mark Sexton praises Ulster's summer arrivals as pre-season finishes with victory

New Rainey coach Graeme Eastwood with club president Dylan Davies. (Photo credit: Rainey Old Boys RFC)

New Rainey coach Graeme Eastwood eyes place in Senior Shield final

Ben Donnell is aiming to make an impact for Ulster this season after signing from Cardiff. (Photo credit: Ulster Rugby)

Forward Ben Donnell eager to make his mark with Ulster

Ulster Rugby’s new forwards coach Clarke Dermody. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

New coach explains why Ulster opportunity was too good to turn down

Lukas Kenny in possession earlier this year for Queen's. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Instonians' bid for number 21 starts with visit by Ballymena

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