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Rugby stats: Squad changes and work done between now and September will be key
Rugby stats: Squad changes and work done between now and September will be key
Leinster contemplate Contepomi as Munster look forward to Carbery’s influence
Ulster v Ospreys preview: Kingspan stadium, Sunday (3.05, live on BBC 2)
Five changes to team that drew with Munster for Champions Cup playoff against Ospreys
Concerns over captain adds to challenges Jono Gibbes faces in final game with province
Dan McFarland looks a good fit for Ulster but the rebuilding job is a daunting proposition
He made his Ulster debut in 2008, at the age of 22, and has made over 200 caps since
Leinster’s backrow injury list ensures an opportunity for promising Josh Murphy
Influx of talent from other provinces and abroad can only strengthen Irish rugby
Province’s frontrow hit the worst with props McCall, Ah You and Herbst all sidelined
Debutant could add intriguing dimension to attacking game against South Africa
Few would quibble with impact Payne and Stander have made for adopted country
Les Kiss’s side turn around half-time deficit to claim bonus-point win in South Africa
Home side well beaten at the Kingspan Stadium by Leo Cullen’s impressive side
Leinster’s visit to the Kingspan provides plenty of motivation for Ulster centre
Andrew Trimble, Tommy Bowe and Darren Cave all selected to start in France
Big performances needed from Henderson, Deysel and McCloskey as side hosts Wasps
Les Kiss makes three changes for Friday's Champions Cup game in Belfast
Defeat to Zebre will have concentrated minds within Jono Gibbes’ Ulster squad
Ireland trio Luke Marshall, Kieran Treadwell and Jacob Stockdale named in starting XV
Jono Gibbes looking to a winning start as province’s new head coach
Only four from the team that accounted for Glasgow last weekend start for Leinster
Ulster confirm they will host the Barbarians in a special fixture at Kingspan Stadium
Les Kiss will be looking for bonus points in three upcoming games against Italian clubs
Marcell Coetzee impresses on debut as Les Kiss’s side end losing streak
Ulster backrow falls foul of referee’s interpretation of introduced law
French league leaders will greet visitor’s pack with ruthless welcome party
Clermont has lost just one game in 27 previous European Cup encounters at home
Clermont Auvergne take two bonus points back to France after nine-try thriller
Les Kiss missing several big names for intriguing clash against the French giants
Injury-hit province strengthened by return of key players Paddy Jackson and Rory Best
Daniel Dass, Brian du Toit and Jonathan Dixon all to line out at Twickenham
Will play under Pat Lam next season after announcing return to native West Country
Province look in good shape to reignite season with victory over depleted Italian side
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