Ulster will kick-off the new rugby season with two home friendly matches against English Premiership sides Bath and Worcester in August.

Bath finished third in the Guinness Premiership and won the European Challenge Cup. Justin Harrison recently moved to Bath and the former Ulster captain will make a return to Ravenhill to take on his old side on Friday, August 15th with kick-off at 7.30pm.

Mike Ruddock's Worcester side will make the trip to Belfast on Wednesday, August 27th to play Matt Williams' side in another 7.30pm kick-off.

The two friendly fixtures could be an opportunity to see one of Ulster's new  signings, Chris Latham, after the Australian is due to meet up with the squad in July.