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The French side ooze quality but Ulster have had their measure before in Belfast

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Dan McFarland’s side upbeat ahead of Pro14 semi-final at Glasgow Warriors

McFarland and Ulster looking forward to testing Leinster again

Coach hoping absent Stockdale and Best will be fit for quarter-final clash with Connacht

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Jacob Stockdale: I pray before the game, I pray after the game, I pray during the game sometimes

‘The guys that I play with are my really close friends whether they are Christian or not’

Ulster v Zebre: Ulster go in search of bonus point

Peter Nelson and Dave Shanahan will start together as halfbacks for first time

Ulster name their team to take on Zebre on Saturday night

Darren Cave set to move to second in Ulster’s all-time appearance list with 222nd cap

The Offload: Penny hasn’t dropped inside the bubble for Darren Cave

With 20 from 20 Joey Carbery has finally filled Ronan O’Gara’s 10 red jersey

Ireland hit the scoring stakes hard in historic year

In 24 matches, 37 different individual players crossed the line for Joe Schmidt's side

Ulster unchanged for visit of Scarlets to Belfast

Rory Best to become Ulster’s most capped player in the European Champions Cup

Iain Henderson and Will Addison back in Ulster team

Academy prop Eric O’Sullivan starts in Friday’s Champions Cup clash with Scarlets

Schmidt sees his team blow hot and cold in the Windy City

Ireland coach reflects on a glass half-empty in the first period, and a glass half-full in the second

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Rugby: Who’s in and who’s out at the Irish provinces

Leinster contemplate Contepomi as Munster look forward to Carbery’s influence

Gerry Thornley: Ireland's retirees will leave a sizeable gap

Heaslip, Bowe and Trimble among those to bow out after hugely successful careers

Leinster eye historic double as Ulster salvage season

Late trademark intercept try by Jacob Stockdale puts paid to an Ospreys’ comeback

Gerry Thornley: No such thing as a quiet week in Irish rugby

Dan McFarland looks a good fit for Ulster but the rebuilding job is a daunting proposition

Andrew Trimble to retire from rugby at the end of the season

Winger is Ulster’s most capped player and also won 70 Ireland caps

Ulster Rugby: litany of poor decisions have hurt the province

People will have their own view of at what point in history poor choices were made

Jacob Stockdale: the fearless rookie producing All Black numbers

21-year-old’s superb pace and try-scoring ability makes up for his defensive weaknesses

Jacob Stockdale: Ireland's nomad at home on the wing

From schoolboy prodigy to try-scoring record breaker the Ireland wing is on the fast track

Depleted Scarlets represent an opportunity for Ulster

If visitors’ pack can establish a suitable platform, backline have the nous to capitalise

Andrew Trimble comes into Ulster team for Scarlets trip

John Andrew comes into the team at hooker in the only other change for Saturday fixture

Ulster’s injury woes persist as pivotal Edinburgh clash looms

Charles Piutau leads growing casualty list after nine-try defeat of Southern Kings

Larmour suddenly becomes a contender for Six Nations squad

Leinster player boasts excellent speed but also possesses rare trait: sharp rugby brain

Best back to lead Ulster for daunting trip to the RDS

Ireland skipper’s return to action a timely boost for a pack that has struggled of late

‘A special one, bloody wonderful’ says Connacht boss Keane after Ulster rout

‘I suspect now we will be taken seriously as a club, perhaps as an organisation’

Jacob Stockdale keeping his feet firmly on the ground

In-form winger will pose a major threat to Harlequins at the Kingspan Stadium

Gerry Thornley: James Lowe can help Larmour to flourish

Ulster will rely on Piatau’s mix of strength, pace, elusiveness and creativity to progress

Tommy Bowe still hoping to play again at highest level

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