Captain Iain Henderson and Stuart McCloskey declared fit for Ulster
Both Ulster and the Sharks can copperfasten a last-eight tie in front of their own supporters should they win
Both Ulster and the Sharks can copperfasten a last-eight tie in front of their own supporters should they win
Edinburgh lose unbeaten record at the Dam Stadium
Dan McFarland’s side face a tense encounter in the Scottish capital on Saturday
The defending champions have shown before in Belfast how dangerous they can be
Ulster’s lead heading into the second leg could have been more if not for Ntamack
Kieran Treadwell’s yellow card in the 65th minute proves crucial in Pretoria
Losing bonus point keeps Leinster on top of the table after Belfast defeat
Connacht’s hopes hit by two yellow cards as poor run continues for Andy Friend’s side
Forwards coach Roddy Grant expects another fierce physical test against French side
George Taylor is latest player to retire from professional rugby due to brain injury
Connacht hope to make history, Leinster seek vengeance, Ulster hit hard by injuries
Absence of influential trio Cooney, Henderson and McCloskey may tilt balance
Province’s style of play came in for heavy criticism after Connacht loss last weekend
Iain Henderson returns to captain side with Duane Vermeulen making home debut
Bonus-point win over Ulster sees Mack Hansen cross for two tries
Leinster duo Dan Sheehan and Ciarán Frawley the news names in squad of 38
Between injury issues and lack of game time for key players the head coach has a tough task
Young scrumhalf steps up to the mark with mature displays in Cooney’s absence
Jared Payne believes South African sides are growing into the competition
Dan McFarland’s keep up perfect start on the back of strong first half
Despite injury problems Dan McFarland’s side have started season in fine form
Head coach Dan McFarland rings the changes as Will Addison returns to the starting XV
Attack coach Dan Soper praises ability and maturity of ‘exceptional’ 19-year-old
Dan McFarland’s side get off to winning start in the United Rugby Championship
A crowd of 15,000 is allowed for Friday’s United Rugby Championship opener
Richie Murphy makes seven changes as both sides bid to secure second place in the table
Strong Italy team will present a challenge for Ireland after last week’s loss against England
Winner in Cardiff will take huge stride towards title that is up to Ireland to defend
Bonus-point win over hosts Wales in Cardiff sets up mouth-watering tie with England
Tim Corkery and Nathan Doak combine in new halfback partnership for Friday’s game
John O’Sullivan looks at the XV that will start the tournament in Cardiff on Saturday
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices