Winning starts for new Connacht and Munster bosses, but Leinster walloped in Cape Town
Head coach Leo Cullen said big improvement needed after sobering 35-0 defeat to Stormers
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Ulster hindered by long list of absentees for home URC opener against Dragons
Jacob Stockdale returns from injury to start on the wing for Ulster
Provincial rugby preview: Predictions, prospects and players to watch as new season kicks off
Leinster and Munster will expect a tilt at glory in URC and Champions Cup, but Connacht and Ulster can hope to progress
Ulster look to draw a line under season to forget with win in Edinburgh
Richie Murphy’s side have won just twice away from Belfast this season
Injuries leave Ulster looking vulnerable ahead of must-win home game against Sharks
Ulster team news: Michael Lowry is out, while Rob Herring and Stuart McCloskey are doubts
‘It’s a daunting test’ - Ulster head coach Richie Murphy prepares for tough Leinster clash
Forward Cormac Izuchukwu set for return to action for Aviva Stadium encounter
URC run-in: The state of play for the Irish provinces as Leinster lead table
Connacht and Ulster need strong final period to make the top eight playoffs
Ulster v Scarlets preview: Urgency in the Ulster camp as playoffs beckon
Richie Murphy’s side know they have to collect more wins to avoid meltdown
Munster could do more damage to confidence of injury-hit Ulster
Return of Gavin Coombes is a sign of Munster's intent against Ulster
Ulster revival required in Champions Cup tie against Bordeaux-Begles
Head coach Richie Murphy makes 10 changes after crushing away defeat against Toulouse
Ulster bracing for brutally tough Champions Cup opener against Toulouse
Coach Richie Murphy says there is excitement and fear ahead of clash with European champions in France
URC: Leinster edge Ulster in far from vintage interprovincial
James Culhane’s late score secured the try bonus and, as it turned out, the victory
Jack Conan returns to captain Leinster as Leo Cullen makes 11 changes for Ulster clash
Ulster celebrating a century of rugby at Ravenhill this week as the corresponding game against Leinster in 1924 was the first at the historic ground
Upbeat Ulster head to Cardiff with momentum of two straight wins
Skipper Iain Henderson, back-three player Ethan McIlroy and flanker Sean Reffell should all be in the mix for selection
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