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Ireland's Joe McCarthy, who will miss Saturday's Guinness Six Nations opener against England due to injury. (Photo by Brian Lawless/PA Wire)

Joe McCarthy misses England opener as Simon Easterby reveals Ireland line-up

Ulster winger Werner Kok remains confident Richie Murphy's side will turn their season around

Winger Werner Kok says Ulster will regroup after latest costly URC defeat

Ulster head coach Richie Murphy. (Photo by VALENTINE CHAPUIS/AFP via Getty Images)

'Proud father' Richie Murphy as son's debut offers lift in Ulster loss

Ulster’s Rugby’s Michael Lowry has signed a three-year contract extension with the province

Michael Lowry agrees three-year contract extension with Ulster Rugby

Ulster Rugby’s Tom O'Toole during a press conference ahead of Friday's clash against Munster at Kingspan Stadium

Tom O'Toole accepts challenge of switching positions for club and country

Ulster Rugby’s Mike Lowry discussing the upcoming BKT United Rugby Championship Round 8 fixture versus Munster at Kingspan Stadium on Friday. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Mike Lowry relishing 'massive game' which will 'make or break your Christmas'

Bordeaux-Begles' Tevita Tatafu (C) scores their first try during the European Rugby Champions Cup, Pool 1, rugby union match between Ulster and Union Bordeaux-Begles at Kingspan Stadium in Belfast, Northern Ireland on December 14, 2024. (Photo by PETER MORRISON/AFP via Getty Images)

Iain Henderson focusing on positives as Ulster continue 'learning process'

Tevita Tatafu tackled by Ulster's Werner Kok (left) and Aidan Morgan (right) in the Champions Cup victory by Bordeaux. (Photo by Peter Morrison/AFP via Getty Images)

Ulster 'getting better' feels Richie Murphy after Bordeaux defeat

Ulster head coach Richie Murphy. (Photo by Pacemaker)

Ulster 'shortage of wingers' woe has Richie Murphy plotting fresh plan

Ireland’s Peter O’Mahony has joined the Ireland camp in Portugal

Peter O'Mahony joins Ireland camp in Portugal after proving fitness

Head coach Andy Farrell with captain Peter O'Mahony (left) after the Guinness Six Nations victory over Scotland in Dublin. PIC: Brian Lawless/PA Wire

Andy Farrell impressed by captain Peter O’Mahony’s response to being dropped

Ulster Rugby’s Rob Herring ahead of their URC quarter-final fixture against Leinster at the Aviva Stadium, Dublin. PIC: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press.

Rob Herring relishing scrum battle against Ireland teammates in Leinster test

Ulster’s David McCann. (Photo by Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker)

Ulster's David McCann drawing confidence from 'our process'

Ulster head coach Richie Murphy. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press).

Ulster secure Champions Cup spot for next season despite defeat to Munster

Ulster's Nick Timoney. (Photo by Liam McBurney/PA Wire)

Ulster's Nick Timoney off to Munster in optimistic mood

Ulster prop Tom O'Toole will have a key role to play in this weekend's United Rugby Championship clash against Munster. PIC: Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker

Ulster's Tom O'Toole relishing scrum battle against Munster
Naturally, prop Tom O’Toole thinks the battle at the scrum against Munster in the United Rugby Championship clash at Thomond Park tomorrow evening could determine the outcome of the game.
Ciaran Donaghy

Ulster defence coach Jonny Bell. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Ulster performance over 'permutations' key for Jonny Bell

Ulster head coach Richie Murphy. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press).

Ulster's European Champions Cup focus now on top seven

Mike Lowry made his 100th appearance for Ulster in Saturday's 31-20 win away at Scarlets

Mike Lowry captains Ulster on 100th appearance to win at Scarlets

Ulster's Ethan McIlroy has recovered from a horror injury sustained in November

Ethan McIlroy thriving at Ulster after comeback from injury

Ireland captain Peter O’Mahony (right) and Conor Murray with the Guinness Six Nations trophy at the Aviva Stadium, Dublin. (Photo by Liam McBurney/PA Wire)

Peter O'Mahony admits decision to make on Ireland future after Six Nations joy

Ciaran Frawley will make his first Test start in Ireland’s Guinness Six Nations clash with Wales

Ireland squad is named for Six Nations clash against Wales in Dublin

Ulster's James Hume. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Ulster's James Hume in call for fans to 'stay behind us'

Ireland's Calvin Nash (centre) celebrates with team-mate Jack Crowley after scoring their side's sixth try of the game during the Guinness Six Nations match at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland. PIC: Niall Carson/PA Wire.

Jack Crowley opens international account as Ireland ease to win against Italy

Ulster centre Stuart McCloskey is set to start Ireland's Six Nations clash against Italy in Dublin

Ulster's Stuart McCloskey to start for Ireland against Italy in the Six Nations

Andy Farrell poses with the Six Nations trophy. PIC: Brian Lawless/PA Wire.

No Ulster players included in Andy Farrell's squad for Six Nations opener

Ballyclare captain Joel McBride will be hoping to lead his side to victory in the All Ireland Junior Cup

Ballyclare ready for All Ireland Junior Cup test against Leinster
If Ballyclare win the All Ireland Junior Cup they will have done it the hard way.
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Peter O'Mahony, who has been named as Ireland captain for the Guinness Six Nations

Peter O'Mahony realises dream of becoming Ireland skipper

Peter O'Mahony, who has been named as captain for the Guinness Six Nations, the Irish Rugby Football Union has announced

Peter O’Mahony selected as Ireland captain for Six Nations defence

Ireland's Mack Hansen. (Photo by Bradley Collyer/PA Wire)

Ireland hit by double injury blow for Six Nations hopes

Viaplay presenter and former Ulster player Stephen Ferris during a BKT United Rugby Championship match in Scotland. (Photo by Craig Williamson/SNS Group)

Stephen Ferris backing Scott Wilson to push on with Ulster

Ulster's John Cooney will take on his former side Connacht tonight. PIC: Liam McBurney/PA

John Cooney: Connacht clash means more after last season's disappointment

Ulster's Nathan Doak during a Kingspan Stadium press conference ahead of the United Rugby Championship fixture against Glasgow Warriors at Scotstoun. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press).

Ulster's Nathan Doak clear 'every game is the same' before half-century moment

Ulster head coach Dan McFarland. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Ulster 'mindset' in place around pitch progress at Kingspan

Scott Wilson has enjoyed impressive progress for Queen's and Ulster. (Photo by Queen's University Belfast RFC)

Scott Wilson delight over 'ridiculous' Ulster debut

Ulster's Rob Herring. (Photo by Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker Press)

UIster's record-breaking Rob Herring 'still a few more years in me'

Scott Wilson has made impressive progress with Queen's and Ulster. (Photo by Queen's University Belfast RFC)

Ulster's Scott Wilson singled out as 'most notable' with 'every ounce' into win

Ulster head coach Dan McFarland. (Photo by PA)

Jacob Stockdale and Nick Timoney score as Ulster secure victory over Munster

Scott Wilson carrying the ball for Queen's University. (Photo by Queen's University Belfast RFC)

Scott Wilson hoping to follow in footsteps of Ulster hero

Ulster’s David McCann ahead of the United Rugby Championship date with Munster on Friday at Kingspan Stadium. (Photo by Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker)

Ulster's David McCann sharing plaudits for turnover statistics

Iain Henderson is back for Ulster after playing for Ireland in the World Cup

Home talent crucial for Ulster, says Roddy Grant

Ireland's Peter O'Mahony is set to reach 100 caps when they take on Scotland at the Rugby World Cup. PIC: David Davies/PA

Peter O’Mahony targets more Ireland milestones as he reaches 100 caps

Ireland lock Tadhg Beirne isn't dismissing the Rugby World Cup challenge of Tonga. PIC: Joe Allison/Getty Images

Ireland forward Tadhg Beirne warns World Cup opponents Tonga a ‘serious side’

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell. PIC: Niall Carson/PA Wire

Four Ulster stars included in Ireland's Rugby World Cup squad

Ulster head coach Dan McFarland

Ulster's Jonny Petrie clear over fan frustration

Ulster's Tom Stewart

Andy Farrell names four uncapped players in 42-man Ireland training squad

Ulster's James Hume is fired up for the United Rugby Championship quarter-final clash against Connacht

Ulster preparing for massive URC quarter-final showdown with Connacht

Road racing in Republic of Ireland cancelled over soaring insurance costs

Ulster’s Roddy Grant

Roddy Grant confident Ulster can dig deep into numbers game

Ulster assistant coach Dan Soper

Dan Soper highlights 'mixed bag' for Ulster

Ulster head coach Dan McFarland

Ulster take step closer to home quarter-final with bonus-point Cardiff win

Ireland lock Tadhg Beirne will miss the remainder of the Guinness Six Nations after being ruled out for up to 12 weeks with an ankle injury.

Ireland forced to shuffle pack as Tadhg Beirne ruled out of Six Nations

Ireland's Stuart McCloskey (centre) in action against South Africa

Ulster's Stuart McCloskey named in Ireland squad for Six Nations opener

Ulster rugby head coach Dan McFarland. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images for Sale Sharks)

Ulster's Dan McFarland 'never lost faith' during mini crisis

Dave Ewers will join Ulster from Exeter Chiefs

Roddy Grant turns his gaze on to Ulster’s bigger picture

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